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Bases and alkali's turn litmus paper purple.

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When purple litmus is mixed with sulphuric acid what is the colour?

Purple litmus (neutral) become red in acidic solutions.


What colour of purple litmus when mixed with tap water?

Purple litmus paper will remain purple when dipped in tap water. Tap water is typically neutral or slightly basic, so it will not cause a color change in purple litmus paper.


Why does litmus turn purple?

Litmus paper turns purple in a basic solution due to a chemical reaction with hydroxide ions in the solution. The dye in litmus paper undergoes a change in structure when it comes in contact with a base, causing it to reflect purple light.


What color does litmus paper turn when it is nuetral?

In a neutral solution litmus has a purple color.


What color can you add to purple to make more blue?

You can add the color blue to make purple more blue.


What is the color purple litmus when mixed with sulphuric acid?

Litmus is red at a pH under 4,5.


What color would litmus change to at a pH of 4.3?

Neutral litmus is purple at pH=4,3.


What will happen if you add washing powder to litmus?

Adding washing powder to litmus will not have a noticeable effect on the litmus itself. Litmus is typically used as an indicator to determine acidity or alkalinity by changing color when exposed to different pH levels. Washing powder is a detergent and typically does not interact with litmus in a way that alters its color or properties.


How do you make blue into purple?

To make blue into purple, you need to mix blue with red. Start with a base of blue and slowly add red until you achieve the shade of purple you desire. The more red you add, the warmer the purple will become.


Does sodium hydroxide turn litmus solution purple?

yes, it turns in purple or a very light pink-ish purple color


When a base is neutralized by an acid does the red litmus stay red and the blue litmus stays blue?

After the complete neutralization the litmus color remain unchanged - purple.


What do you observe when red litmus is added to a solution of sodium sulphate?

Sodium sulfate solution is neutral; the red litmus is purple.