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Standard X
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Universal Indicator
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What colour will universal indicator show if you add it to the following substances?
(a) potassium hydroxide, pH = 12
(b) soda water, pH = 5
(c) sulphuric acid, pH = 2
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SUBSTANCE
COLOUR CHANGE
Potassium hydroxide
Dark purple
Soda water
Orange yellow
Sulphuric acid
Red
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