Acid and Base Indicators

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Acid and Base Indicators: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Phenolphthalein as a Indicator, Indicators, Natural Indicators, Litmus, Lichens, Red Litmus Paper, Blue Litmus Paper, China Rose as Natural Indicator & Effect of Indicators on Dilute Solutions etc.

Important Questions on Acid and Base Indicators

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Which of these will dissociate more in water to form hydronium ions?

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We use dilute acids with indicators because:

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A yellow stain of curry on a white cloth turns reddish brown when it comes in contact with soap. Why does it happen?

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Indicators are always in concentrated form.

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China rose is most commonly used natural indicator.

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Why indicators are always in diluted form?

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Which of the following substances are known to be the neutral substances?

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Which of the following sources are used to extract the natural indicator - litmus? 

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The special type of substances used to test whether a substance is acidic or basic are known as _____.

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When a strip of red litmus paper is dipped in the solution A, it remained red.
What is the possible nature of the solution A?
 

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The colour of the litmus solution extracted from the lichen plant is _____.

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Solutions of substances that show a different colour in acidic, basic and neutral solutions are called as _____.

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Hibiscus flower is an example for natural indicator

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What are indicators? Name any two indicators. Explain the effect of these indicators on acids and bases?

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Indicators are substances which show change in colour when brought in contact with acid and bases.

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Name one indicator which turns red on adding a base.

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What colour does the litmus solution indicator turn when added to a base?

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On burning a piece of charcoal, a gas evolves. How is it possible to know whether the gas is acidic or basic in nature.

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What is an indicator? Give two examples along with their action in acids and bases.

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In an experiment, phenolphthalein was added to caustic soda. What will happen if diluted hydrochloric acid is added to this mixture. Explain.