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Litmus paper versus cabbage paper
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May 27, 2008
Which is better to use :
Litmus Paper
or
Cabbage Paper
and why?
Thank you
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Litmus paper is calibrated to give a more accurate reading of the pH scale of a liquid. Since cabbage paper is home made, it is not as accurate. Also, cabbage paper can lose its potency after a while. For rough measurements to determine is a liquid is acid or base, you can use either.
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