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HCl (hydrochloric acid) is an acid so it will turn litmus paper red.

and alkali will go from red litmus to blue.

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Why does not acids burn litmus paper?

Actually, some acids do burn litmus paper. Hydrochloric acid, for example, can burn paper, but the litmus on litmus paper shields the paper from the acid. Sulfuric acid, however, has dehydration properties, and would suck the water right out from the paper, charring it instantly.


What is color of acids with litmus paper?

Red


What color does acids turn red litmus paper?

i think purple Acid does not change the color of red litmus paper.


What color litmus paper is used to test acids?

Red litmus paper is used to test for acids. If the red litmus paper turns blue when dipped in a substance, it indicates the presence of an acid.


Acids change blue litmus paper?

Blue litmus paper turns red in acid and stays blue in a base.


Do acids turn red litmus blue?

No, only a base changes red litmus blue and not a acid.


Acids turn blue litmis paper what color?

The litmus paper is turned to red color in acidic solutions.


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.


What is something that changes color in ways that lets you identify a substance?

Litmus paper is a substance that changes color in the presence of acids or bases. Acids turn litmus paper red, while bases turn it blue. By observing the color change, you can identify whether a substance is acidic or basic.


What is the color of red litmus paper when you place a dilute acetic acids what color reaction to acids and bases?

this is very easy to understand if u place red litmus paper in a acid it turns red/pink. if u place red litmus paper in a base it turns blue. blue litmus paper in a acid turns pink/red. blue litmus paper in a base stays blue.


What effect does an acid have on red litmus paper?

Litmus paper is an indicator that changes color when affected by the pH of certain chemicals. There are two colors to test the general pH of a solution. Alkaline solutions (bases) turn red litmus paper blue. Acidic solutions (acids) turn blue litmus paper red.


What color does blue litmus paper turn when it is in a base?

isn't it red?? .....or is that in acids?.....