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Indicator (Chemistry)

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Meaning

An indicator is a dye that changes colour depending on the pH of a solution.

About Indicators

The colour of an indicator can be used to tell the pH of a solution.
Different indicators will have a different range of colours for different pH values.
A good indicator can be added to solution without affecting the pH of the solution. If an indicator change the pH of a solution it could not give an accurate reading.

Examples

These are the colour ranges of different indicator plants.