× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
t
7
m
6
k
6
F
5
j
5
t
5
j
5
G
5
f
5
a
5
d
5
c
5
Home Q & A Board Biology-Related Homework Help Biochemistry
New Topic  
ejohnson3310 ejohnson3310
wrote...
Go to Answer
Posts: 800
Rep: 0 0
6 years ago
The term litmus test is commonly used to mean a totally definitive test. In chemistry litmus is used as an acid-base indicator. Which of the following properly relates the chemical and common usages of the term litmus test?
 A) Common usage is correct because the litmus test definitively defines a substance as an acid or a base.
  B) Common usage is correct because litmus dye changes color at pH = 7.
  C) Common usage is incorrect because litmus dye changes color over a range, most of which is above pH = 7.
  D) Common usage is incorrect because litmus dye changes color over a range, most of which is below pH = 7.
Read 66 times
1 Reply
Replies
Answer verified by a subject expert
takirahh_takirahh_
wrote...
#1
Top Poster
Posts: 1146
Rep: 4 0
6 years ago
Sign in or Sign up in seconds to unlock everything for free
1

Related Topics

ejohnson3310 Author
wrote...

6 years ago
This calls for a celebration Person Raising Both Hands in Celebration
aricketts6@
wrote...

Yesterday
This site is awesome
Natalie Price
wrote...

2 hours ago
Thanks
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1008 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Live Chat
Related Images
  
 326
  
 646
  
 169
Your Opinion
Do you believe in global warming?
Votes: 419
Previous poll results: What's your favorite coffee beverage?