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It turns red, alkali will turn it blue.

A better alternative would be the univerasal indicator which also shows how strong/weak the acid/alkali is

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What litmus paper would you use to test for an acid and what is the color change?

Blue litmus paper would be used and if the chemical is an acid the litmus paper would turn red.


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.


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What color does litmus paper change to if in contact with phosphoric acid?

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Does blue litmus paper turns red if an acid was added to it?

Yes - with blue litmus paper if the solution was an acid it would turn red. if the solution was an alkali it would stay blue or if the solution is neutral it would turn green:)


What color would the litmus paper turn if it was blue?

Blue litmus paper turns red in acid red litmus paper turns blue in alkali.


How does an acid affect blue litmus paper?

An acid turns blue litmus paper red. This is because the acid donates a proton (H+) to the water in the litmus paper, changing the pH and causing the litmus paper to change color.


What colour would blue litmus paper change to in vinegar?

Because Vinegar is an acid, the litmus paper would turn red


What color does acid litmus paper?

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Will an acid turn litmus paper green?

Acid will turn litmus paper red.


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.