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it is used for differentiating the specific acidity and alkalinity of substances and unlike litmus paper's the give the exact shade of color of say acids for instance, red, pink or orange.

the level of acidity or alkalinity corresponds to an exact number on the pH scale

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to see how strong the hydrogene of an acid or a base is

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To find out whether a substance is an acid or an alkali, or how acidic or alkaline a substance is.

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