Difference between revisions of "Litmus paper"

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'''Litmus paper''' is a chemical indicator made by treating paper with an extract of various lichens. It turns red in solutions
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'''Litmus paper''' is a chemical indicator made by treating paper with an extract of various lichens. It turns red in [[acid]]ic solutions
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with a Ph below 4.5 and blue in solutions with a Ph above 8.3.
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with a Ph below 4.5 and blue in [[base|basic]] solutions with a Ph above 8.3.
  
 
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Revision as of 14:40, April 30, 2013

Litmus paper is a chemical indicator made by treating paper with an extract of various lichens. It turns red in acidic solutions with a Ph below 4.5 and blue in basic solutions with a Ph above 8.3.