IT TURNS LITMUS BLUE Crossword Clue

The most common solution for the crossword clue "IT TURNS LITMUS BLUE" are ALKALI with 6 letters.
We know 2 solutions for: IT TURNS LITMUS BLUE
Crossword Puzzle Infos
The term IT TURNS LITMUS BLUE is composed of two crossword solutions: BASE (4 letters) and ALKALI (6 letters). BASE is an acronym for a type of chemical compound, which stands for 'Binary Acid Salt Ester'. These compounds are formed when an acid reacts with an alcohol. ALKALI is a type of BASE, which is a substance that has a pH greater than 7. Alkalis are often used to neutralize acids. When litmus paper is exposed to an ALKALI, it turns blue, hence the term IT TURNS LITMUS BLUE.
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