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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 is the effect of alcohol on litmus paper?

Alcohol does not significantly affect litmus paper. Litmus paper is primarily used to test for acidity or alkalinity in solutions by changing color, and alcohol does not typically cause a noticeable color change on litmus paper.


What methanol litmus paper test color?

Methanol is a neutral substance and typically does not change the color of litmus paper. Litmus paper changes color in the presence of acidic or alkaline substances.


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.


Why do you test with litmus paper?

The main use of litmus is to test whether a solution is acidic or alkaline. Wet litmus paper can also be used to test water-soluble gases; the gas dissolves in the water and the resulting solution colors the litmus paper. For instance, ammonia gas, which is alkaline, colors the red litmus paper blue. Chemical reactions other than acid-base reaction can also cause a color-change to litmus paper. For instance, chlorine gas turns blue litmus paper white - the litmus paper is bleached.[5] This reaction is irreversible and therefore the litmus is not acting as an indicator in this situation