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Red litmus paper is used to check for basicity. It turns blue when exposed to bases. Blue litmus paper is used to check for acidity. It turns red when exposed to acids.

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It depends on the color of the litmus paper. Acids change blue litmus paper to red; bases change red litmus paper to blue.

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Red litmus become blue in basic solutions.

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