Red and blue litmus, pH paper, cobalt chloride paper Flashcards
If red litmus paper was put in an acid, what colour would it be?
Red
If red litmus paper was put in a base, what coulour would it be?
Blue
What are the three solutions which the litmus/pH/cobalt chloride papers apply to?
Acid, Base, Neutral
If red litmus paper was put in a neutral liquid, what colour would it be?
Red
If blue litmus paper is put in an acid, what colour will it be?
Red
If blue litmus paper is put in a base, what colour will it be?
Blue
If blue litmus paper is put in a neutral solution, what colour will it be?
Blue
Can you identify whether a liquid is an acid, base, or neutral using only one of the two litmus papers?
No
What does cobalt chloride paper indicate?
The presence of water
What colour is the cobalt chloride paper when it is in the presence of water?
Pink/white
What does pH paper indicate?
What number the solution is on the pH scale