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litmus is a natural indicator because it is obtained from a natural source e.g. lichens mainly roccella tinctoria.it is not synthesized in the laboratory.

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Where does plant litmus indicator is extracted from?

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What litmus paper?

Litmus is a natural dye indicator extracted from lichens.They react with acid (blue litmus turns red)& bases(red litmus turns blue) .Paper made with litmus dye indicators are called litmus paper and used in chemical laboratories.


Indicator made from lichens?

The indicator is litmus paper. :)


What is use of indicator?

Indicator is a process which is used to find out the substanceis acid,base and salt. example: litmus paper and termuric both are natural indicator. example of artificial indicator: mithyl orange and phenolphtaceil


What is a chemical indicator?

Litmus


Is litmus an indicator?

yes


How does litmus in the litmus milk act as a redox indicator?

Litmus milk medium is skim milk to which the dye litmus has been added. Litmus is both a pH indicator and a redox indicator. It is pink at pH < 4.5, purple in middle pH's and blue at pH > 8.3. As a redox dye, in the absence of oxygen (reduced state) it's colorless (white due to milk) and in the presence of oxygen (oxidized state) it is purple.


What is the litmus natural color?

Litmus is a natural dye derived from lichens, primarily used to test the acidity or alkalinity of solutions. In its natural state, litmus appears as a reddish-purple color. When exposed to acidic conditions, it turns red, while in alkaline conditions, it shifts to blue. This color change makes litmus an effective pH indicator in various scientific applications.


A well known indicator?

Phenolphthalein Litmus Red Litmus Blue Universal Indicator -> Most Common Methyl Orange :)


Is red litmus paper an indicator?

Yes, red litmus paper is an indicator that changes color in the presence of acids. In acidic conditions, red litmus paper will turn blue.


Why is litmus used as an indicator?

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


What is a litmus paper and how to use it?

A litmus paper is a indicator that is used to test for acids or bases