What colour do the following indicators turn when added to a base or alkali (such as sodium hydroxide)?
(a) methyl orange
(b) litmus
(c) red cabbage extract
(a) Methyl orange- It is a synthetic indicator of orange color. Turns yellow with base or alkali.
(b) Litmus- A base turns red litmus paper into blue.
(c) Red cabbage extract- Originally purple in color. Turns greenish with base or alkali.
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