In the chemistry laboratory, both blue and red litmus papers are used to test for the nature of gases and solutions. Explain

In the chemistry laboratory, both blue and red litmus papers are used to test for the nature
of gases and solutions. Explain

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- Blue litmus has no effect on alkaline and neutral substances.
but changes red colour in acidic medium.
- Red litmus paper has no effect on both neutral and acidic substance
while changes to blue in alkaline medium.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on May 17, 2019 at 06:40

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