Question

what is litmus ?
explain briefly​

Answer 1

Answer:

Litmus is a natural indicator which is used for detection of acidic or basic solution.

Answer 2

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Litmus :

Litmus is an indicator which is extracted from lichens.

Generally, Litmus is of two types

• Blue litmus

• Red litmus

There are three types of substances in our nature

• Acidic

• Basic

• Neutral

Litmus is used to find the nature of the substance.

• Red litmus :

This turns blue if the substance is basic and remains unchanged if the substance is acidic or neutral.

• Blue litmus :

This turns red if the substance is acidic and remains unchanged if substance is basic or neutral.

Therefore, Litmus paper is used to find nature of the given substance.

• Note :

We can't find power of acid or base with litmus paper.