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WHAT color do you get when a neutral substance is mixed with litmus?
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∙ 12y ago
It's purple the colour can change slightly.
isn't that just great purple it's my favourite colour ya know
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoWith water, which is a neutral, litmus paper does not change. However, neutrals turn green in Ph paper and universal indicator.
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∙ 11y agoPhenolpthalein will show no colour when it is in a neutral solution at room temperature.
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∙ 11y agoIt might change to either, or not at all. Water is amphiprotic so it can act as an acid or a base. Also litmus paper is ineffective between pHs of 5.5-8.
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∙ 9y agoIn a neutral solution litmus paper is purple.
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∙ 9y agoThe unused litmus paper is purple.
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∙ 9y agoRed
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What happens to acid alkali and neutral substances when mixed with litmus?
The colors of litmus is different; this depends on the pH.
Why is dry ammonia gas neutral to litmus?
Litmus paper detects alkaline conditions (presence of OH- ion). When dry, ammonia has no hydroxide ions. It needs to be mixed with water, where, in equilibrium, NH4+ and OH- ions are formed. If you wet the litmus paper, the dry NH3 gas will register as basic.
What does the change in the color of litmus paper indicate?
litmus paper is an indicator which contains a chemical. this chemical breaks down when t comes into contact with an acid or alkali. this results in a color change.. the regular litmus which is usually 2 colors change accordingly: red litmus + acid = blue litmus blue litmus + alkali = red litmus note: using moist litmus paper ensures more accurate results : ) hope this info was useful : ) <3 melody : )
What is the color of litmus paper when starch and soda lime is mixed?
wel, i hav performed this experiment and actually used blue and pink litmus papers. blue litmus turned pink and pink remained pink when subjected to vapors emerging from the mouth of the test tube being heated. i hope this helps...
What colour of purple litmus when mixed with tap water?
bule
What is the color of salt mixed with water using litmus paper?
THE COLOUR of the litmus paper will not change as a salt solution is neutral
What happens to acid alkali and neutral substances when mixed with litmus?
The colors of litmus is different; this depends on the pH.
When purple litmus is mixed with sulphuric acid what is the colour?
Purple litmus (neutral) become red in acidic solutions.
What is the color purple litmus when mixed with sulphuric acid?
Litmus is red at a pH under 4,5.
Is red litmus paper better than blue?
The natural color for litmus paper is blue. When put in an acidic solution the blue paper turns red. Red litmus paper is first mixed with an acid when it is made. This causes the paper to appear red. When put in the presence of a base, the paper returns to its natural blue color.
What colour will universal indicator turn when mixed with a neutral substance?
blue
What will the color of litmus paper be when you dip it into baking powder?
baking powder will not show any colour change in litmus soltion because water is absent but wen it is mixed wid water and then subjected to the litmus solution, the red litmus wud change to blue.
What happens when a color is mixed with its complement?
it does not make neutral colors :D
What colour is car battery acid mixed with litmus?
Red
Is gold a warm color cool color or neutral color?
It more of a neutralized yellow, depends on more on the shade. Yellow is a pure warm color. The more of a neutral color is mixed with yellow the duller it becomes.
Why is dry ammonia gas neutral to litmus?
Litmus paper detects alkaline conditions (presence of OH- ion). When dry, ammonia has no hydroxide ions. It needs to be mixed with water, where, in equilibrium, NH4+ and OH- ions are formed. If you wet the litmus paper, the dry NH3 gas will register as basic.
What does the change in the color of litmus paper indicate?
litmus paper is an indicator which contains a chemical. this chemical breaks down when t comes into contact with an acid or alkali. this results in a color change.. the regular litmus which is usually 2 colors change accordingly: red litmus + acid = blue litmus blue litmus + alkali = red litmus note: using moist litmus paper ensures more accurate results : ) hope this info was useful : ) <3 melody : )
