Chemistry
Grade-10
Easy

Question

What happens to litmus paper in acidic solutions?

  1. Red litmus turns blue
  2. Blue litmus turns red
  3. Yellow litmus turns green
  4. Blue litmus stays blue

hintHint:

Blue litmus turns red in acidic solution.

The correct answer is: Blue litmus turns red


    Litmus is a water-soluble mixture of different dyes extracted from lichens. It is often absorbed onto filter paper to produce one of the oldest forms of pH indicator, used to test materials for acidity.
    Blue litmus turns red in acidic solution.

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