Question

What is the effect of an acid on blue litmus, red litmus, and methyl orange?

Answer 1

1. Indicators- They are the substances that indicate whether a solution is acidic or basic. They show different colors in acidic and basic mediums.
2. Commonly used indicators- Litmus, phenolphthalein, and methyl orange.
3. Effect of acid on blue litmus- Acids turn blue litmus to red.
4. Effect of acid on red litmus- No change is observed.
5. Effect of acid on methyl orange- The yellow color of methyl orange changes to red.