Why is a universal indicator better than a litmus?

Answer 1

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)

Answer 2

Universal 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.

Answer 3

Universal 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.

Answer 4

A universal indicator can provide a broader range of colors to indicate the pH of a solution, giving more precise information compared to litmus paper which usually only shows acidic or basic conditions. This makes it more versatile and accurate for measuring a wider range of pH levels.

Answer 5

Because universal indicator contains a combination of indicators that show different colours at different pHs. Litmus just shows alkali or acid.

Answer 6

The 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.

Answer 7

Universal 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

Answer 8

Because its stronger !!