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it is litmus not lithmus . it is a natural indicator . it is a strip of paper either red or blue in colour . it is used whether a solution is acidic or basic in nature. a basic solution turns red litmus to blue and an acidic solution turns blue litmus into red

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What color does lithmus paper turn in acids?

Red color in acidic solutions and blue color in basic solutions.


Why does lithmus paper turn colors?

It is a indicator. It indicates colors according to acidity.


What colour will essence turn blue litmus paper?

if you are working with a strong acid the lithmus paper will turn red.


What happens to litmus paper in an acid?

in red lithmus paper is turns blue on blue lithmus paper it does nothin.


What are the constituents of litmus paper?

Litmus is a mixture, not a single compound.


What turns lithmus blue?

Acids turn litmus blue. Litmus paper is a pH indicator that turns red in the presence of acids and blue in the presence of bases.


What will be the color when you dip litmus into aluminium oxide?

Aluminium oxide does not have any effect on litmus paper. Litmus paper is typically used to test for acidic or basic substances, and since aluminium oxide is a neutral compound, it will not cause any color change in the litmus paper.


What is the difference between red litmus and blue litmus?

Surely there is a distinct difference in color:the second is the color when immersed in acidic solutions (red), the first is the 'basic solution's color (blue), but in both cases it is still 'lithmus paper'.


What happens to red litmus paper when it touches vinegar?

If you add red litmus paper and it remains red, then you add blue litmus paper and it remains blue, then the the solution is neutral. Kamal


A compound that changes color when in contact with an acid or a base is called?

An indicator is a compound that changes color when in contact with an acid or a base, allowing us to determine the pH of a solution. Common indicators include phenolphthalein, litmus, and bromothymol blue.


How can you tell if the burrette contains the acid or base?

You can determine if a burette contains acid or base by using a pH indicator. Simply add a few drops of the indicator to the solution in the burette and observe the color change. Red or pink indicates an acid, while blue or green indicates a base.