Ajay had a solution which was accidently spilled on the dry turmeric placed near him. Ajay observed that the turmeric changed its color from yellow to pink. What was the nature of the solution that was spilled? Explain this observation. [2 MARKS]

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1. Turmeric powder is yellow in color and it turns pink when treated with a basic solution.
2. As the turmeric turned pink when the solution was spilled over it, the solution must be basic in nature.

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Ajay had a solution which was accidently spilled on the dry turmeric placed near him. Ajay observed that the turmeric changed its color from yellow to pink. What was the nature of the solution that was spilled? Explain this observation. [2 MARKS]

Each point: 1 Mark 1. Turmeric powder is yellow in color and it turns pink when treated with a basic solution. 2. As the turmeric turned pink when the solution was spilled over it, the solution must be basic in nature.

Each point: 1 Mark

1. Turmeric powder is yellow in color and it turns pink when treated with a basic solution.
2. As the turmeric turned pink when the solution was spilled over it, the solution must be basic in nature.