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| − | '''Litmus paper''' is a chemical indicator made by treating paper with an extract of various lichens. It turns red in solutions | + | '''Litmus paper''' is a chemical indicator made by treating paper with an extract of various lichens. It turns red in [[acid]]ic solutions |
| − | with a Ph below 4.5 and blue in solutions with a Ph above 8.3. | + | with a Ph below 4.5 and blue in [[base|basic]] solutions with a Ph above 8.3. |
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