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you dip both papers in the solution, one at a time. if they dont change colour, then they are neutral because acid turn blue litmus paper to red and alkalis turn red litmus paper to blue.

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Why is it important to use blue and red litmus paper to determine pH?

Because if you only use red litmus paper and the solution you tested kept the paper red, you would think that the solution would also make the blue litmus paper turn red too. But what if the solution was neutral? Then the blue litmus paper would stayblue instead of turn red. Thats why you need to use both blue and red litmus paper.


What colour does alcohol turn in red litmus paper?

Alcohol does not change the color of red litmus paper because it is not an acid or a base; it is neutral. Red litmus paper remains red when it comes into contact with alcohol. If you need to test for acidity or basicity, you would need to use a solution that has those properties.


Which stores sells litmus paper?

You can typically find litmus paper at science supply stores, online retailers like Amazon or scientific equipment suppliers such as VWR or Fisher Scientific. Some pharmacies may also carry litmus paper in the medical testing section.


How do you separate dye to blue ink?

To separate dye into blue ink, you would need to use a process called chromatography. This involves dissolving the ink in a solvent and allowing it to separate based on the different properties of the dye molecules. The blue dye will travel at different rates along the chromatography paper, allowing you to isolate it as a distinct color.


Does a magnet need to touch the paper clips to excert and attractive force?

You need to do the experiment. If the magnet is strong enough, metal (steel, iron) will jump to the magnet (or pull the magnet towards it).

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What COLOR of litmus paper do you need to test pH level?

Blue litmus paper


Why is it important to use blue and red litmus paper to determine pH?

Because if you only use red litmus paper and the solution you tested kept the paper red, you would think that the solution would also make the blue litmus paper turn red too. But what if the solution was neutral? Then the blue litmus paper would stayblue instead of turn red. Thats why you need to use both blue and red litmus paper.


Why do you need to test solutions with Blue litmus paper and red litmus paper?

So you can tell if the solution is an acid or a base


How do you use litmus paper?

A litmus paper is used to test the alkalinity or acidity of any substance. In the presence of an acid, a blue litmus paper will turn red and a red litmus paper turns blue to indicate the presence of alkaline.


What do you need to test if something is alkali or acid?

You can use litmus paper or pH test strips to test if something is alkali or acid. Litmus paper turns red in acidic solutions and blue in alkaline solutions, while pH test strips provide a numerical pH value to indicate acidity or alkalinity.


What is used to identify acids and bases?

an acid is a material or substance that is sour and can change blue litmus paper red a base is a material or substance that is bitter (it sometimes ) and can change red litmus paper blue. Litmus paper can tell an acid from a base Lemon Juice is an acid coffee is a base.


How do you know if an acid or base is strong or weak using litmus paper?

Litmus paper only indicates the presence of an acid or a base, not the strength. The color change to red indicates an acid, while blue indicates a base. To determine strength, you would need to use a pH indicator or perform a more thorough chemical analysis.


What can we use as an indicator for acids and bases?

An indicator changes colour in the presense of acidic and basic solutions. It will be one colour for acidic solutions, and another color for basic solutions. With some indicators, the intensity of the color increases with the intensity of the acidity of 'basic-ness' of the solution. Cabbage is a natural indicator. An Acid turns pink and a base turns greenExamples of acid-base indicators: 1.) Litmus Paper acidic solutions will turn the blue litmus paper to red while basic solutions will turn the red litmus paper to blue2.) Congo Red basic solutions will change the color of the entire solution into blueThere are many indicators, some of them are :-Solution of red cabbage, or rose flower, strawberry, or cherry.These turn lighter(yellowish) in the presence of an acid, and more darker(violet) in the presence of a base.-Phenolphtaline : It is a chemical solution that remains colour-less in the presence of an acid, and violet in the presence of a base.-Red/Blue Litmus Paper : the RLP turns blue in the presence of a base, and the BLP turns red in the presence of an acid.And finally you can use a pH meter or pH paper to indicate the indentity of the solution.


Why does the litmus paper need to be damp?

Litmus paper needs to be damp because it relies on a chemical reaction between the paper and the substance being tested. The dampness helps to facilitate this reaction by allowing the substance to dissolve and come into contact with the indicator on the paper. This ensures a more accurate and reliable measurement of the substance's pH level.


Which stores sells litmus paper?

You can typically find litmus paper at science supply stores, online retailers like Amazon or scientific equipment suppliers such as VWR or Fisher Scientific. Some pharmacies may also carry litmus paper in the medical testing section.


How do you make a model on why the oceans blue?

First get a glass bowl filled with water and blue paper. Place the blue paper above the water. If you need to, tape the blue paper to the bottom of a table. Place the glass bowl of water under the table or beneath blue paper. This is all you need to do. EXPLANATION The blue paper is the sky. The bowl of water is the ocean. The sky is blue. The ocean acts like mirror. It reflects things. That is why you see your reflection in a pool of water. The bowl has to be glass be cause if the bowl is colored, the water will reflect the color.


How do you make litmus paper?

To make litmus paper at home, you need a few ingredients. These are: red cabbage, boiling water, two glass jars, filter paper, blotting paper, and some liquid samples. First, take the red cabbage and chop or cut it up into small pieces. Add the shreds to a glass jar with boiling water. Wait 30 minutes for it to cool. After the 30 minutes is up, filter out the leaves and collect the juice in another jar. Soak some blotting paper in the juice and set aside to dry. Once dried, the strips are ready to use. Dip the paper into a base, and it will turn green. Dip it into an acid, and it will turn pink or red.