It is because turmeric contains an acid (tartaric acid), while the soap contains a base (sodium hydroxide). When an acid reacts with a base, neutralization reaction takes place and the stain becomes neutral.
It is because the turmeric contains a compound called cucumine.cucumine reacts with the fatty acid in the soap/detergent and thence the color of the combination changes to red.
The red color observed when turmeric stains interact with detergent may be due to the detergent breaking down the chemical structure of the turmeric molecules, causing a change in their absorption properties. This results in the turmeric shifting from its characteristic yellow color to a reddish hue.
Turmeric is red in basic solutions.
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
Bases turn turmeric into red color, whereas acids and neutrals do not have any affect on the solution (it remains yellow in color).
Oh, what a happy little accident that would be! When you mix turmeric with detergent, you might create a colorful and vibrant mixture. It could be a fun experiment, but remember to always handle chemicals with care and in a well-ventilated area. Just like in painting, sometimes unexpected combinations can lead to beautiful results!
The red color that appears when clothes stained with turmeric are washed with soap is due to a reaction between the alkaline pH of soap and the curcumin compound in turmeric. The curcumin changes its structure under alkaline conditions, resulting in a red color.
when turmeric is added to soap it works chemically and the colour changes to red...
Turmeric stains turn red when washed due to a chemical reaction involving the curcumin pigment in turmeric. When turmeric comes into contact with alkaline substances, such as soap or certain detergents, the pH change can alter the structure of curcumin, causing it to shift from its original yellow color to a reddish hue. This phenomenon is often more noticeable on certain fabrics or surfaces.
The color of turmeric indicator in sodium hydroxide ( Na(OH) ) is red - brown .
detergent solution has an effect on red litmus paper because detergent solution is a base and it changes the color of red litmus(indicator) to blue when in contact with it.
The blue litmus paper will not change color. Red litmus would turn blue in the presence of ammonia. Blue litmus paper will only change color in the presence of an acid, at which point it will turn red.