Explanation

We see that 32 + 8 = 40 and 32 – 8 = 24. Now let us check this rule for one more term. We see that 16 + 8 = 24. Therefore this works for more than half of the given numbers. Hence the rule is correct. Therefore the missing number in the series is 16 – 8 =  8. The answer is  8.

Explanation

light blue litmus paper turning red under acidic conditions 

Red litmus paper turns blue under basic or alkaline conditions.

Purple litmus paper is neutral.

At pH levels of 0.0 to 4.5, the solution turns a red color;

At pH levels of 8.3 to 14.0, it turns a blue color.

Explanation

The given series is a square of natural number

(1)^2 = 1

(2)^2 = 4

(3)^2 =9

(4)^2 = 16

(5)^2 = 25

(6)^2 = 36

(7)^2 = 42

(8)^2 = 64

Explanation