Question

When a substance was tested on both red and blue litmus paper, neither the red or blue litmus paper changed colors. Therefore, the

substance tested was most likely:

a.neutral
b. a base
c. an acid
d. invisible
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Answer 1

A.neutral

Step-by-step explanation:

When blue litmus paper is placed in a substance that is acidic, it will turn to red. However, if placed in a substance that is basic or neutral, it will remain blue.When red litmus paper is placed into a basic substance, it will turn blue. If it comes in contact with an acidic or neutral substance, it will remain red.