Litmus Paper Red
Product Code : JL-LE-11084
Litmus Paper Red (SKU JL-LE-11084, Model No. JL652/027) is paper treated with litmus indicator, supplied by JaincoLab for acid-base practicals. Red litmus paper tests for alkalis: dipped into an alkaline solution it turns blue, while in acidic or neutral solutions it stays red. It is one of the first indicators pupils meet in school chemistry.
Specifications
The listing describes the indicator behaviour:
| Product | Litmus Paper Red |
| SKU | JL-LE-11084 |
| Model No. | JL652/027 |
| Indicator | Litmus |
| Colour of paper | Red |
| In alkaline solution | Turns blue |
| Litmus in acidic solution | Red |
| Litmus in neutral solution | Purple |
| Pack size | Confirmed on the quotation |
Scope of supply and ordering
Supplied in packs of strips or booklets; the pack format, quantity and delivery time are confirmed on the quotation.
Frequently asked questions
What does red litmus paper show?
Whether a solution is alkaline. It turns blue in an alkali and stays red in an acid or a neutral solution.
Why use red and blue litmus paper together?
Blue litmus turns red in acids and red litmus turns blue in alkalis, so testing with both identifies acidic, alkaline and neutral solutions.
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