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blue litmus paper turns to red when its in contact with acid

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Colour that litmus will turn in acids?

Litmus will turn red in acids, indicating their acidic nature. It remains blue in alkaline or basic solutions.


Do acids turn litmus paper red?

yes, it does, regardless of the substance colour.


What colour does acids change litmus paper to?

It appears to be red if a lot of hydrogen ions is removed by a higher concentration of base added


What colour does purple litmus turn when mixed with sulfuric acid?

bright red / pink unless it kills the dye. I would try adding dilute amounts first. As a general rule Acids will turn litmus red / pink and bases will turn litmus blue / green


What colour would blue litmus paper change to in vinegar?

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


What acid will return litmus paper and a base will turn litmus paper?

Acids turn blue litmus to red. Bases turn red litmus blue.


If you tested a dissolved antacid with litmus what colour would it turn?

If the antacid is basic, litmus paper would turn blue. If the antacid is acidic, litmus paper would turn red.


Will acids turn litimus paper red?

acid turn litmus into red.Base turn litmus into blue


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.


What colour would litmus paper turn into when dipped into hydrochloric acid?

Depends on the litmus paper. Red litmus will not turn but blue litmus will turn redish pink.


How do acids affect litmus?

Litmus has different color based reactions depending on whether the contacting substance is acidic or basic. Acids turn litmus red, and bases turn it blue.


What color will acids and bases turn litmus paper?

Acid turns it in red, while base will turn it blue.