A chemist tests an unknown substance with litmus paper. The blue paper remains blue. What can the chemist conclude?

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Rzymek · Answer 1 · 2021-05-13T12:00:53+0000

Answer: 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. Blue litmus paper is meant to test only for an acidic pH level.

A chemist tests an unknown substance with litmus paper. The blue paper remains blue. What can the chemist conclude?

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