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What color would litmus paper turn if it was placed in Pepsi?

When litmus paper is placed in Pepsi it will turn red. This is because litmus paper contains carboxylic acid which is acidic.


When litmus paper is placed in orenge juice what color will the litmus paper turn?

Red, due to the citric acid.


What happens when a BLUE litmus paper is dipped in an acid?

Blue litmus paper turns RED in an acid. Red litmus paper turns BLUE in a base.


What color does litmus paper turn when placed in acid?

surely red


What happens if hydrochloric acid is experimented on red litmus paper?

Red litmus paper is used for alkaline solutions.


What happens to litmus paper touches an acid?

When blue litmus paper touches an acid it becomes red. This is the type of litmus paper that detects acids. When red litmus paper touches an acid, it will remain red. This is used to test a base.


What happens when red litmus paper is put into an acid?

It maintains its original hue. When placed in a base (metal oxide+water), it will turn blue.


Is it true that Blue litmus paper stays blue when placed in an acid.?

Yes, that's true. Blue litmus paper remains blue when placed in an acidic solution because it is not sensitive to acids. Instead, it is red litmus paper that changes to red when exposed to an acid, indicating the presence of acidity.


What happens when blue litmus paper is dipped in dilute nitric acid?

Blue litmus paper will turn red when dipped in dilute nitric acid. This color change indicates that the solution is acidic. Nitric acid is a strong acid and will donate protons to the litmus paper, causing the color change.


If you put blue litmus paper in vinegar what color would it be?

The litmus paper would stay red. That means vinegar is an acid.


Does blue litmus paper turn red when placed in a base?

Yes, blue litmus paper turns red in an acid and red litmus paper turns blue in a base under most circumstances.


When red litmus paper is placed in coke what colour does it change to?

It won't change, it is already red (coke is acid).