Question

Indicator is a substance which shows different colours in acidic and basic solutions - State whether the statement is True or False? Justify your answer.
Topic: Acids, Bases and Salts Acids, Bases and Salts

Answer 1

$\textbf{True}$

Acid base indicators are those indicators which changes this color to indicate the acid or basic nature of a substance.

Like : Litmus, Phenolphthalein, etc.

Answer 2

Dear Student,

● Given statement -

Indicator is a substance which shows different colours in acidic and basic solutions.

◆ Answer -

True.

● Indicators -

• Indicators are chemical compounds that change colour according to pH of the solution they are put in.
• They are used to determine pH of the body (acidity/basicity).

# Examples of indicators -

Natural indicators -

• China rose
• Red cabbage juice
• Rose petals
• Litmus paper

Artificial indicators -

• Universal indicator
• Phenol-phthalene
• Methyl orange
• Thymol blue

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