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Litmus is a natural dye indicator extracted from lichens.They react with acid (blue litmus turns red)& bases(red litmus turns blue) .Paper made with litmus dye indicators are called litmus paper and used in chemical laboratories.
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∙ 9y agoLitmus paper is used to test if a substance is basic or acidic. The paper is dipped in the substance to get it wet. The paper will then change color to indicate which one it is.
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Does a base turn blue litmus paper blue?
yes a blue litmus paper turns red when put into an acid
What substance in litmus paper helps in its change?
It depends. Litmus paper is used to test pH levels. Blue litmus paper turns red in the presence of acids, and red litmus paper turns blue in the presence of alkalines. Litmus paper is purple in neutral conditions.
When testing pH with litmus paper what will turn red litmus paper to blue?
A base.An alkali turns litmus paper blue.The solution is a base.
What happens when blue litmus paper is dipped in dilute nitric acid?
this is a fun expierement cuz it will turn the blue litmus paper into red litmus paper!
In a basic solution what color does litmus paper turn?
Litmus paper turns blue in basic solution.
What color litmus paper is used to test acids?
Litmus paper.
How do you do a pregnancy test with litmus paper?
You cannot predict pregnancy with litmus paper. litmus paper detect pH not HCG
Does a base turn blue litmus paper blue?
yes a blue litmus paper turns red when put into an acid
What happens to litmus paper when water is added?
litmus paper nutral
What substance in litmus paper helps in its change?
It depends. Litmus paper is used to test pH levels. Blue litmus paper turns red in the presence of acids, and red litmus paper turns blue in the presence of alkalines. Litmus paper is purple in neutral conditions.
Why is litmus used as an indicator?
Litmus paper can be used to determine if a solution is acidic or basic
Do not alter the color of litmus paper?
In a neutral solution the litmus paper is purple.
What uses are there for litmus paper?
The litmus paper is used to evaluate the pH of a solution.
When testing pH with litmus paper what will turn red litmus paper to blue?
A base.An alkali turns litmus paper blue.The solution is a base.
What will be the outcome of putting litmus paper into rainwater?
the color of the litmus paper does not change.
What happens when blue litmus paper is dipped in dilute nitric acid?
this is a fun expierement cuz it will turn the blue litmus paper into red litmus paper!
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.
