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The PH paper soaks up the solution & tests the liquid, the pH paper will then change colour to show what the solution contains. Although if the paper stays the same colour it means the solution is nutral & safe.

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Q: Describe how the pH of a solution can be measured using pH paper?
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When using pH paper the pH of a solution can be determined by looking at the of the paper?

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When using pH paper the pH of a solution can be determined by looking at the of the paper.?

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How do you know if an object contains acid?

It will have sour taste. When pH is measured using a pH metre it shows a value below 7. Or use pH paper to find pH of the acid solution.


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How can the pH of a solution be measured?

Using a pH indicator such as litmus which displays a colour change based on the pH of the solution, or using a sold state digital probe which would give a numerical result on the display.


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How do you differentiate between a neutral solution and an acidic solution only using red litmus paper?

The red litmus paper remain red in acidic solutions, under a pH=4,3 at 25 oC.


What is delivery with longhand?

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What are the disadvantages of Ph paper?

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