Natural Indicators turn acids which colour

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The most common indicator is found on "litmus" paper. It is red below pH 4.5 and blue above pH 8.2.

Color Blue Litmus Red Litmus

Acid turns red stays same

Base stays same turns blue

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Color	Blue Litmus	Red Litmus
Acid	turns red	stays same
Base	stays same	turns blue

Natural Indicators turn acids which colour

The most common indicator is found on "litmus" paper. It is red below pH 4.5 and blue above pH 8.2. Color Blue Litmus Red Litmus Acid turns red stays same Base stays same turns blue

The most common indicator is found on "litmus" paper. It is red below pH 4.5 and blue above pH 8.2.

Color Blue Litmus Red Litmus

Acid turns red stays same

Base stays same turns blue