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Why beetroot is an indicator?

Updated: 10/6/2023
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To pickle a vegetable it is usaually preserved in vinegar. Vinegar is acidic so would naturally affect the colour of the indicator.

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What is the neutral colour of beetroot indicator?

green


How do you use a Beetroot indicator?

At a pH of 10-11 the color of the red beetroot juice change from red to yellow.


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How do you use a beetroot indicator instructions?

The juice of the red beetroot change the colr from red to yellow at a pH greater than 10-11.


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They way that you prepare an indicator using and onion and beetroot depends on what type of indicator you want to prepare (i.e.: Litmus, pH, redox or other). Generally, you will cut pieces off of the onion and beetroot and put them each in separate flasks adding ethanol or other liquid you want to use for your indicator project.


What types of vegetable can you use to make a indicator?

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What vegetable is used to make an indicator?

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How do you make a pH indicator not using red cabbage?

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Is it true that Indicator paper is used to identify acids and bases?

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How can you test to see if a solution is neutral?

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