Testing for Chlorine Flashcards
(5 cards)
What do you insert into the test tube?
You insert dam litmus paper into the mouth of the tube
What is litmus paper?
It is a type of paper used to test for acidic or alkaline conditions
What litmus paper is used to test for acidic conditions?
We use blue litmus paper which turns red under acidic conditions
What litmus paper is used to test for alkaline conditions?
We use red litmus paper which turns blue under alkaline conditions
What colour will you get when chlorine is present with litmus paper?
The red litmus paper will turn white as the chlorine bleaches the paper