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