Which of the following statements is correct

A.) Blue litmus paper turns red when placed in a base

B.) Blue litmus paper stays blue when placed in a acid

C.) Red litmus paper stays red when placed in a base

D.) Red litmus paper turns blue when placed in a base

Question

Chemistry

Aditya Joyce

27 February, 10:48

Which of the following statements is correct

A.) Blue litmus paper turns red when placed in a base

B.) Blue litmus paper stays blue when placed in a acid

C.) Red litmus paper stays red when placed in a base

D.) Red litmus paper turns blue when placed in a base

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Answers (2)

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Eugene Tucker · Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is Option d.

Explanation:

Litmus paper is defined as the indicator which is used to determine the nature of the solution, whether it is acidic or basic.

There are 2 types of litmus paper:

Red litmus paper: This paper will turn blue if it is dipped in basic solution and it remains as such if it is dipped in acidic solution. Blue litmus paper: This paper will turn red if it is dipped in acidic solution and remains as such if it is dipped in basic solution.

Hence, the correct answer is Option d.

Angus · Answer 2

answer D)

explanation:

Bases turn the red litmus to Blue

while aciDs turn blue litmus to reD.

Which of the following statements is correctA.) Blue litmus paper turns red when placed in a baseB.) Blue litmus paper stays blue when placed in a acidC.) Red litmus paper stays red when placed in a baseD.) Red litmus paper turns blue when placed in a base

Which of the following statements is correct

A.) Blue litmus paper turns red when placed in a base

B.) Blue litmus paper stays blue when placed in a acid

C.) Red litmus paper stays red when placed in a base

D.) Red litmus paper turns blue when placed in a base