Thursday, 22 May 2014

Litmus Test For 9th Class

LITMUS TEST
Litmus is a water soluble mixture of dyes extracted from lichens.
It is often absorbed onto filter paper to produce one of the oldest
forms of pH indicator, used to test  materials for acidity.

Their are two types of test carry by pH indicator.
1. acid test.
2. base test.

ACID TEST- In acid test  blue litmus paper turns to red  under acidic condition.

BASE TEST- In base test red litmus paper turns to blue under basic condition.

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