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Why is a universal indicator more useful than litmus paper for measuring pH in some applications?
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∙ 13y ago
this is because it is more specific(Y):)
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of measuring pH of lemon juice with litmus paper?
It can only see if it is acidic or not but not telling you how acidic it is unlike the universal indicator.
How can hydrochloric acid turn red in color?
Universal Indicator turns concentrated HCl red because Universal Indicator turns strong acids reds.
A well known indicator?
Phenolphthalein Litmus Red Litmus Blue Universal Indicator -> Most Common Methyl Orange :)
Name the three most common ways of measuring pH?
least sensitive- universal indicator sensitive- litmus papermost sensitive- pH meter
How can you test for an alkaline or acid?
With a universal indicator or with litmus paper.
How are acids and bases tested?
universal indicator or litmus paper
Is universal indicator paper the same as blue litmus paper?
No totally different, universal indicator is a mixture of chemical which shows the precise p.H of a substance, blue litmus paper reveals whether the substance is acidic or alkaline.
How do you test the acidity of objects?
Litmus paper or universal indicator are the best ways.
How can you tell if food contains acids?
Use universal indicator or litmus paper
What is the pH value of toilet cleaing acid?
Just test it with universal litmus paper or universal indicator(liquid)
How could you test for an acid or alkali?
Litmus; universal indicator; reaction tests; spectroscopy.
What color does the indicator paper turn if the substance is a strong acid?
If you are testing with Universal Indicator or the Litmus Test it will turn red.
