A blue litmus paper turns red when dipped into a solution. What does this indicate...

CHEMISTRY
JAMB 2023

A blue litmus paper turns red when dipped into a solution. What does this indicate about the solution?

  • A. The solution is basic
  • B. The solution is neutral
  • C. The solution is acidic
  • D. The litmus paper is faulty

Correct Answer: C. The solution is acidic

Explanation

If a blue litmus paper turns red when dipped into a solution, it indicates the presence of an acid in the solution. Acids turn blue litmus paper red.



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