Question

name the source from which Litmus solution is obtained what is the use of the solution

Answer 1

Litmus solution is obtained from lichens dissolved in distilled water. It is used to detect the acidic and basic characteristic of a substance as it changes its colour to red in acidic medium and into blue in basic medium.

Answer 2

Litmus solution is obtained from lichens. A natural dye extracted from lichens is dissolved in distilled water to obtain litmus solution.

It is used as an indicator to distinguish between acids and bases.

Solution. Colour of litmus solution

Acidic. Red

Neutral No change

basic. Blue