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coz universal indicator tells you whether its a strong or weak acid or alkali but litmus paper only tells you whether the sunstance is acid (red) or alkali (blue)
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∙ 12y ago
Vaanya Karnan
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∙ 13y agoUniversal indicator can be used to ascertain the pH of a solution, almost exactly (to the nearest integer) across the entire spectrum. Litmus paper, however has only two options. First is your average litmus paper which can only tell you if a solution is acidic or basic and only roughly how much either way. The other type is far more accurate (again, to the nearest integer), but can generally only measure pH accurately over a small range (eg. 1-4 or 10-14 etc). Therefore, when possible, it usually more beneficial, more efficient and more accurate to use than litmus paper.
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∙ 12y agoUniversal indicator will give you an indication of HOW acidic or alkaline a solution is, depending on the exact color. Litmus can only turn red or blue and can't distinguish between differing amounts of acid or base.
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∙ 14y agoBecause universal indicator contains a combination of indicators that show different colours at different pHs. Litmus just shows alkali or acid.
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∙ 13y agoThe Universal Indicator is very specific (in showing lots of colours) and you can easily tell what the pH level is, as opposed to litmus, which only shows red or blue.
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∙ 13y agoUniversal indicator clearly distinguishes between a strong and weak acid/base, while litmus indicator doesn't.
they both identify whether a substance is acidic or basic
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∙ 11y agoBecause its stronger !!
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A substance that directly determines the acidity or alkalinity of a fluid?
Use a universal indicator or litmus paper. Litmus paper will turn red in acidic conditions and blue in alkali conditions. Universal indicator can give a more accurate PH reading than litmus paper.
Why is the universal indicator better than other indicators?
Because universal shows how strong or weak a substance is. Litmus just shows if its Alkaline or Acid. ps a 12 yr old wrote this.
How do you test pH levels of water?
Universal indicator or litmus paper are the most common methods. You can get pH paper...the color of the paper correlates to certain pH's. pH paper is more accurate than litmus paper.
Why is the universal indicator more useful than the red cabbage?
The universal indicator is better than the red cabbage indicator because the universal indicator has a wider range of pH that it can explain why a substance is acidic or basic. The red cabbage indicator only tests the substance if it is an acid or a base. Also, the universal indicators are made carefully and it is manufactured in a precise manner so the results are very reliable. Red cabbage indicators will vary in concentration which could cause errors to occur in determining the pH of a substance.
What can you use to identify bases and acids other than litmus paper?
Red cabbage juice. It measures pH from 2-12.
Why universal indicator is more costly than litmus?
I suppose that the preparation procedure is more difficult.
A substance that directly determines the acidity or alkalinity of a fluid?
Use a universal indicator or litmus paper. Litmus paper will turn red in acidic conditions and blue in alkali conditions. Universal indicator can give a more accurate PH reading than litmus paper.
Why is a universal indicator more useful than litmus paper for measuring pH in some applications?
this is because it is more specific(Y):)
Why is the universal indicator better than other indicators?
Because universal shows how strong or weak a substance is. Litmus just shows if its Alkaline or Acid. ps a 12 yr old wrote this.
Why might a scientist prefer to use Universal Indicator rather than a different indicator like litmus?
Litmus only differentiates between acidic and alkaline solutions. It does not give an accurate value of the degree of acidity of alkalinity. Universal Indicator can help measure the pH of the given solution as it does not just change from red to blue and vice versa, but in solution has a range of colours.
Is universal indicator better than red cabbage extract?
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How do you test pH levels of water?
Universal indicator or litmus paper are the most common methods. You can get pH paper...the color of the paper correlates to certain pH's. pH paper is more accurate than litmus paper.
Why is the universal indicator more useful than the red cabbage?
The universal indicator is better than the red cabbage indicator because the universal indicator has a wider range of pH that it can explain why a substance is acidic or basic. The red cabbage indicator only tests the substance if it is an acid or a base. Also, the universal indicators are made carefully and it is manufactured in a precise manner so the results are very reliable. Red cabbage indicators will vary in concentration which could cause errors to occur in determining the pH of a substance.
What can you use to identify bases and acids other than litmus paper?
Red cabbage juice. It measures pH from 2-12.
How do you recognize an acid?
It is identified by using a 'Universal Indicator' or 'litmus paper'. If you are using a universal indicator, it will go red, orange or yellow. You should use blue litmus paper when in contact with acid, will change colour to red.
Why was universal indicator paper used to test the pH rather than placing universal indicator solution into the mixture?
Use of paper avoid the contamination of the sample.
How are universal indicators useful to scientist?
An Universal Indictator is more helpful because it shows the exact amount of acidity. Other indictators (example the red and blue litmus) just indicates whether or not the solution is acidic. The universal indicator gives you a specific color to which you can match a pH number therefore, telling you how acidic the soultion is.
