Unravel The Secrets: How Litmus Paper Detects Bases
Litmus paper, an indicator of pH, identifies bases by turning blue. Bases contain hydroxide ions (OH-) which, when in solution, accept protons (H+). Litmus paper, containing a weak acid, donates protons to the base, resulting in the formation of the conjugate base of the weak acid and the hydroxide ion. As the hydroxide ion concentration…