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Red cabbage powder is a natural acid-base indicator. It contains a compound that changes color when exposed to varying concentrations of hydrogen and hydroxide ions. When citric acid and water are added to the powder, the hydrogen ions from the acid interact with a chemical in the red cabbage powder, giving it a purple color.

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