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What are common indicators?


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Common indicators:

  • First of all, there is no specific category like common indicators it is just a set of chemicals commonly used indicators to test acid and base.
  • Indicators are substances which change the colour of the solution in different acid or basic solutions.

Examples:

  • Litmus:- It shows red colour in acidic solution and blue colour in basic solution.
  • Methyl orange:- It shows red colour in acidic solution and yellow colour in basic solution.
  • Phenolphthalein:-It is colourless in acidic solution and pink colour in basic solution.

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