Hi, just looked this up, here's something to show you how universal indicators work:
Universal indicator and the pH scaleUniversal indicator is a mixture of several different indicators. Unlike litmus, universal indicator can show us exactly how strongly acidic or alkaline a solution is. This is measured using the pH scale. The pH scale runs from pH 0 to pH 14.
Universal indicator has many different colour changes, from red for strong acids to dark purple for strong bases. In the middle, neutral pH 7 is indicated by green.Universal indicator shows how acidic or alkaline a solution is
These are the important points about the pH scale:
The universal indicator turns red in acidic solutions.
When acid is added to universal indicator, the indicator will typically change to shades of red, orange, or yellow, depending on the strength of the acid.
Sulphuric Acid is colourless. When universal indicator (UI) is added, sulphuric acid remains colourless. The universal indicator turns 'RED'. Howver, because the UI is in solution with the sulphuric acid, the solution appears to be red.
Universal indicator will turn red or pink in dilute hydrochloric acid.
Universal indicator typically turns red in battery acid, indicating that the acid is highly acidic.
The universal indicator turns red in acidic solutions.
When acid is added to universal indicator, the indicator will typically change to shades of red, orange, or yellow, depending on the strength of the acid.
Sulphuric Acid is colourless. When universal indicator (UI) is added, sulphuric acid remains colourless. The universal indicator turns 'RED'. Howver, because the UI is in solution with the sulphuric acid, the solution appears to be red.
Universal indicator will turn red or pink in dilute hydrochloric acid.
Universal indicator typically turns red in battery acid, indicating that the acid is highly acidic.
Citric acid is a weak acid, so it would turn a universal indicator to orange or red.
Universal Indicator. It turns red as lemon juice is an acid.
A universal indicator changes to red when mixed with a strong acid.
No, ethanoic acid (acetic acid) is a weak acid and will turn universal indicator a different color depending on its pH level. It will likely turn universal indicator red or orange indicating acidity.
Citric acid typically does not turn red when tested with a universal indicator. Citric acid is a weak acid and will likely show a color close to neutral or slightly acidic on the indicator scale.
Citric acid typically turns red when using a universal indicator, indicating that it is acidic.
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