Litmus Paper Litmus paper is used to test if a solution is acidic or basic
Bases Red Litmus paper will turn Blue in a Base Blue Litmus paper will stay Blue in a Base Bases are always Blue
Acids Red Litmus paper will stay Red in an Acid Blue Litmus paper will turn Red in an Acid Acids are always Red
Common Acids AcidUse Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) Stomach Acid Sulphuric Acid (H2SO4) Battery Acid Nitric Acid (HNO3) Etching
Common Bases BaseUse Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) Oven Cleaner Calcium Hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) White Wash Ammonium Hydroxide (NH4OH) Soaps