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Litmus will allow you to tell if a solution is a acid or a base.

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Why do you need to test solutions with Blue litmus paper and red litmus paper?

So you can tell if the solution is an acid or a base


In a basic solution what color does litmus paper turn?

Litmus paper turns blue in basic solution.


What do you use litmus paper for?

to tell if a solution is acidic or basic (paper changes color when exposed to solutions)


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 is the uses of yellow litmus paper?

Yellow litmus paper is used to test for the presence of a base in a solution. When the yellow litmus paper turns blue, it indicates the solution is basic. This simple test helps to determine the pH of a substance quickly and easily.


What colour of sugar solution on litmus paper?

Litmus does not change color in sugar solution.


Why is litmus used as an indicator?

Litmus paper can be used to determine if a solution is acidic or basic


In a neutral solution litmus paper turns?

In a neutral solution, litmus paper will remain its original color, which is typically purple or blue depending on the type of litmus paper used.


How would litmus paper change its colorin calcium hydroxide solution?

red litmus paper becomes blue in its presnece


Does the litmus paper test determine if an aqueous solution is basic?

Yes, the litmus paper test can determine if an aqueous solution is basic. If the litmus paper turns blue, it indicates that the solution is basic. If it remains red, the solution is acidic.


What colour does litmus paper turn in nitric acid?

In an acid solution the blue litmus paper become red.


Does vinegar make litmus paper turn red?

Litmus paper turns red if the solution is acidic and blue if the solution is basic. Vinegar is an acidic solution (due to acetic acid), and will turn the litmus paper red.