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How do you prepare your own indicator using beetroot? Explain. (AS5)

Preparation of our own indicator using beetroot:

Step 1: Take the beetroot and peel it.


Step 2: Cut them into small pieces and make a paste by mixing them in a grinder.


Step 3: Add some water to the paste.


Step 4: Now, filter this and collect only juice from this. This filtered juice will act as indicator for acid and bases.


Step 5: Now add this juice (beetroot indicator) to orange juice.


We will see the change of colour. This shows the acidic nature of orange juice.


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