What is the source of litmus solution? What colour does it exhibit in acidic and basic solution? [2 MARKS]

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Source: 1 Mark
Colour: 1 Mark

Litmus is extracted from lichens.
When added to an acidic solution, it turns red and when added to a basic solution, it turns blue.
It has mauve (purple) colour in distilled water which is neutral.

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What is the source of litmus solution? What colour does it exhibit in acidic and basic solution? [2 MARKS]

Source: 1 Mark Colour: 1 Mark Litmus is extracted from lichens. When added to an acidic solution, it turns red and when added to a basic solution, it turns blue. It has mauve (purple) colour in distilled water which is neutral.

Source: 1 Mark
Colour: 1 Mark

Litmus is extracted from lichens.
When added to an acidic solution, it turns red and when added to a basic solution, it turns blue.
It has mauve (purple) colour in distilled water which is neutral.