Question

What are natural indicators and synthetic indicators? Explain with examples.

Answer 1

Natural indicators

• Natural indicators are one that is derived from a naturally occurring substance or is a naturally occurring substance itself.
• This type of indicator is used to check whether the substance is an acidic substance or a basic substance.

Example of natural indicators

• Beetroot, turmeric, cherries, and cranberries are examples of natural indicators.

Synthetic indicators

• Synthetic indicators are compounds that are manufactured in a chemistry lab rather than obtained from nature.

Example of synthetic indicators

• Methyl orange and phenolphthalein are examples of synthetic indicators.