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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.
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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.
Do acids turn litmus paper red?
yes, it does, regardless of the substance colour.
What color does acids turn red litmus paper?
i think purple Acid does not change the color of red litmus paper.
What are two examples of natural indicator of acid and bases?
Two examples of natural indicators of acids are red cabbage juice, which turns red in the presence of acids and green in the presence of bases, and litmus paper, which turns red in the presence of acids and blue in the presence of bases.
What colour does acids change litmus paper to?
It appears to be red if a lot of hydrogen ions is removed by a higher concentration of base added
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.
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
What do acids and bases do to litmus paper?
An acidic solution will change blue litmus paper to red and basic solutions change red litmus paper to blue
What is color of acids with litmus paper?
Red
What acid will return litmus paper and a base will turn litmus paper?
Acids turn blue litmus to red. Bases turn red litmus blue.
What does a base do to red litmus paper?
Red litmus paper is used to check for basicity. It turns blue when exposed to bases. Blue litmus paper is used to check for acidity. It turns red when exposed to acids.
Will acids turn litimus paper red?
acid turn litmus into red.Base turn litmus into blue
Do acids turn red litmus blue?
No, only a base changes red litmus blue and not a acid.
Do acids turn litmus paper red?
yes, it does, regardless of the substance colour.
How do you test if somethings is acids?
The presence of acid can be detected by using an indicator such as litmus paper. Litmus paper turns blue litmus to red.
What color will acids and bases turn litmus paper?
Acid turns it in red, while base will turn it blue.
What is a special paper that is used to test acids and bases?
Litmus paper
