Question

U test a substance using red litmus paper turns blue based on these results is the substance acidic or base

Answer 1

basic in nature

Step-by-step explanation:

Litmus Test -

It is the very basic test , used to determine if the solution is acidic in nature or is basic in nature .

There are two type of litmus paper available , i.e. , blue and red .

• If the solution is acidic in nature ,

putting a blue litmus paper turns red ,

and putting a red litmus paper would not show any change .

And , hence it can be concluded that the solution is acidic in nature .

Similarly ,

• If the solution is basic in nature ,

putting a red litmus paper turn blue ,

and putting a blue litmus paper would not show any change .

And , hence it can be concluded that the solution is basic in nature .