Litmus paper is made from water-soluble dyes which are extracted from lichens. This paper is used as an acid-base indicator. Which of these common household substances would turn blue litmus paper red? A) bleach B) lye C) soap D) vinegar
The household substances that will turn blue litmus paper red are: A) bleach and D) Vinegar. This is because bleach contains acidic solutions; and vinegar contains a percentage of organic acids for example, acetic acid.