Question

when a pinch of turmeric powder is added to soap oil or lemon juice its colour changes .this shows that turmeric powder acts an​

Answer 1

Answer:

indicator

Explanation:

Turmeric is a natural indicator which help us to identify whether a given solution is an acid, base or a neutral compound.

The indicator undergoes a colour change according to the pH of the solution.

In acidic medium turmeric is yellow in colour and in basic medium it turns to red colour.

Since in basic solutions the colour of turmeric changes from yellow to red.