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well some people believe turmeric is a base but

its an acid

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When turmeric is mixed in lemon juice it becomes acidic or basic?

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How can you find out if salt is acidic or basic with the help of turmeric powder?

Turmeric powder is commonly used as an indicator. When added to a substance, it turns red in the presence of a base and yellow in the presence of an acid. To test if salt is acidic or basic, mix a small amount of turmeric powder with water and add a pinch of the salt. If the turmeric turns red, the salt is basic; if it turns yellow, the salt is acidic.


Why does soap and lime juice solution turn red with turmeric?

lime juice and soap solutions turn red in turmeric because turmeric is an organic indicator which turns red in acidic or basic solution and lime juice is an acidic solution while soap is a basic solution


How does turmeric work as natural indicator?

Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin which gives it a vibrant yellow color. In acidic solutions, curcumin changes to a reddish color, while in basic solutions, it changes to a dark brown color. This color change makes turmeric a useful natural indicator for determining the acidity or basicity of a solution.


What does turmeric turns on with pH paper?

Turmeric turns red in acidic solutions and yellow in basic solutions when tested with pH paper. This color change is due to the chemical structure of turmeric and its reaction with different pH levels.


Why is the colour of the turmeric indicator yellow if the substance is acidic?

I'd suggest (but couldn't establish it from literature) that turmeric powder is yellowish ocra in acidic 'solution', because it gives mustard (made with acetic acid) its yellow color, which is not redish-brown like curcuma is in neutral circumstance.Added:From one scource it says: ' In acidic solutions (pH 8.6) solutions it turns bright red.'


What reaction takes place when turmeric is mixed with lemon juice?

Turmeric is yellow in an acidic solution.


What color does turmeric turn ingredients?

Turmeric is red in basic solutions.


Is turmeric acidic or alkaline?

Turmeric is considered to be alkaline in nature due to its ability to neutralize acids in the body when consumed.


What is the neutral colour for turmeric?

Curcuma (turmeric) is red in an alkaline solution and yellow in an acidic solution.


What is the effect of common salt on turmeric solution?

common salt does not have much effect as it is a substance formed during the process of neutralization. thus it is neither acidic nor basic in nature.


How to make a turmeric indicator?

buy turmeric powder then take a glass of distilled water add 1 teaspoon turmeric powder to it you will notice that the color of the water turns yellow this solution is your indicator