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  • Solution Testing: Identifying Substances with Common Solutions
    Solution can test for a variety of substances, depending on the type of solution used. Some common solutions used for testing include:

    - Benedict's solution: Tests for the presence of reducing sugars, such as glucose.

    - Fehling's solution: Also tests for the presence of reducing sugars.

    - Biuret solution: Tests for the presence of proteins.

    - Ninhydrin solution: Tests for the presence of amino acids.

    - Phenolphthalein solution: Tests for the presence of alkalis and acids.

    - Litmus solution: Also tests for the presence of alkalis and acids.

    - Nessler's solution: Tests for the presence of ammonia.

    - Silver nitrate solution: Tests for the presence of chloride ions.

    - Potassium iodide solution: Tests for the presence of starch.

    These are just a few examples of the many solutions that can be used for testing different substances. The specific solution used will depend on the substance being tested for.

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