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It appears to be red if a lot of hydrogen ions is removed by a higher concentration of base added

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Why does dry HCl gas does not change the colour of the dry litmus paper?

Hydrogen chloride gas is not an acid, is not in solution and does not donate protons. So, no litmus paper color change.


What do acids and bases do to litmus paper?

An acidic solution will change blue litmus paper to red and basic solutions change red litmus paper to blue


Why nacl does not change red litmus paper?

Sodium chloride (NaCl) is a neutral salt and does not affect the pH of a solution, so it will not change the color of red litmus paper. Litmus paper changes color in response to the presence of acids or bases, but NaCl does not fall into either category and is therefore inert towards litmus paper.


What colour would litmus turn in acids?

blue litmus paper turns to red when its in contact with acid


What colour of sugar solution on litmus paper?

Litmus does not change color in sugar solution.


Do acids turn litmus paper red?

yes, it does, regardless of the substance colour.


What does a base do to red litmus paper?

Red litmus paper is used to check for basicity. It turns blue when exposed to bases. Blue litmus paper is used to check for acidity. It turns red when exposed to acids.


Why does not acids burn litmus paper?

Actually, some acids do burn litmus paper. Hydrochloric acid, for example, can burn paper, but the litmus on litmus paper shields the paper from the acid. Sulfuric acid, however, has dehydration properties, and would suck the water right out from the paper, charring it instantly.


What the different between acid and base?

Acids are substances that donate protons, while bases are substances that accept protons. Acids typically have a sour taste, while bases have a bitter taste. Acids turn blue litmus paper red, while bases turn red litmus paper blue.


What color change would you expect from acetone on litmus paper?

It turns from blue to red or red to blue.ANS2:Acetone will not change the colour of litmus. It is not an ionic substance so it will not produce a change in pH.


What colour does litmus go in an alkali?

Color of litmus will change.Red litmus will change into blue.


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