What colour change occur if we put litmus paper on salt

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It depends on the nature of the salt.

Strong acid + strong base ==> neutral

Weak acid + strong base ==> basic (litmus turns blue)

Strong acid + weak base ==> acidic (litmus turn red)

Weak acid + weak base ==> depends on which one in stronger

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