Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Chemistry: Indicator - Litmus Paper

Litmus paper

• Has a special dye on it that changes colors in the presence of an acid or base. 

• Blue litmus paper turns red in an acid, and stays blue in a base

• Red litmus paper turns blue in a base, and stays red in an acid

Neutrals react with both types of litmus paper turning it violet.



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