What colours do the following indicators turn when added to an acid (such as hydrochloric acid) ?
(a) litmus
(b) methyl orange
(a) Red
(b) Red
The indicators which turn red in acid solution are :
(a) turmeric and litmus
(b) phenolphthalein and methyl orange
(c) litmus and methyl orange
(d) phenolphthalein and litmus
(a) What is an acid-base indicator? Name the three common indicators used in chemistry laboratory.
(b) Name an acid-base indicator extracted from lichen.
(c) What colour does the methyl orange turn to when put in an acidic solution ?