Identification Tests Flashcards
1
Q
What colour would red litmus paper turn in the presence of an acidic solution?
A
Won’t change
2
Q
What colour would blue litmus paper turn in the presence of an acidic solution?
A
Turn red
3
Q
What colour would red litmus paper turn in the presence of a basic solution?
A
Turns blue
4
Q
What colour would blue litmus paper turn in the presence of a basic solution?
A
Won’t change.
5
Q
What colour would red and blue litmus paper turn in the presence of a neutral solution?
A
Red will stay red
Blue will stay blue
6
Q
What is formed when primary alcohols are oxidised?
A
Aldehydes and then carboxylic acids.
