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Interesting question!
I do not really know, but chemically it is doubtful as it only reacts to the reagents it is designed to react with and seen inert other wise. Besides, I have seen litmus paper in the lab that look older than dirt and still worked properly.
Still, as I said, I do not know for sure, so keep digging.
What else can I help you with?
Does a base turn blue litmus paper blue?
yes a blue litmus paper turns red when put into an acid
What is PH paper also called?
litmus paper
What is the word and symbol chemical equation for litmus paper reacting with a acid or base?
Litmus paper is an indicator that turns red in acidic solutions and blue in basic solutions. The chemical equation for litmus paper reacting with an acid could be: H+ (from the acid) + Litmus paper (Red) -> Litmus paper (Blue). Similarly, the equation for litmus paper reacting with a base could be: OH- (from the base) + Litmus paper (Red) -> Litmus paper (Blue).
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.
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?
Red litmus paper is used to test for acids. If the red litmus paper turns blue when dipped in a substance, it indicates the presence of an acid.
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 is PH paper also called?
litmus paper
What can cause an inaccurate reading with litmus paper?
Inaccurate readings with litmus paper can occur due to contamination, such as residues from previous substances or chemicals on the paper. Exposure to moisture or humidity can also affect the paper's pH indicators, leading to misleading results. Additionally, using litmus paper beyond its expiration date may compromise its reliability. Finally, if the sample being tested is too concentrated or not well-mixed, it can yield an incorrect pH assessment.
What is the word and symbol chemical equation for litmus paper reacting with a acid or base?
Litmus paper is an indicator that turns red in acidic solutions and blue in basic solutions. The chemical equation for litmus paper reacting with an acid could be: H+ (from the acid) + Litmus paper (Red) -> Litmus paper (Blue). Similarly, the equation for litmus paper reacting with a base could be: OH- (from the base) + Litmus paper (Red) -> Litmus paper (Blue).
What color does a base make litmus paper?
the red litmus paper turns to blue
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.
Why is litmus used as an indicator?
Litmus paper can be used to determine if a solution is acidic or basic
In a basic solution what color does litmus paper turn?
Litmus paper turns blue in basic solution.
What do acids and bases do to litmus paper?
An acidic solution will change blue litmus paper to red and basic solutions change red litmus paper to blue
