Ammonia is found in many household products, such as window cleaners. It turns red litmus blue. What is its nature?


Ammonia is found in many household products, such as window cleaners. It turns red litmus blue. Ammonia has basic nature as bases turn red litmus to blue.

[Extra information: Ammonia (NH3) is manufactured by the Haber process. In this process, nitrogen from the air combines with hydrogen from natural gas (methane) into ammonia. The reaction is reversible and the production of ammonia is exothermic.

Litmus is a natural indicator. A natural Indicator is a type of indicator that can be found naturally and can help us to know whether the material tested is an acidic substance or a basic substance. 
Use:
It is used to test materials for acidity and basicity. This solution can also be used to differentiate between acids and bases. When acid is added to a litmus solution, it changes to red. When a base is added, it changes to blue. Neutral litmus paper is purple in colour.
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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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