What happens if you put a drop of soap solution on turmeric paper?a)Th...
- When you put a drop of soap solution on turmeric paper, the paper turns red.
- This change in color happens because of a chemical reaction between the soap solution and the turmeric, showing that soap is a type of substance called a base.
- So, when soap solution comes in contact with turmeric paper, it changes the color to red.
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What happens if you put a drop of soap solution on turmeric paper?a)Th...
Explanation:
Turmeric paper is used as an indicator to test for acidity and alkalinity. When a drop of soap solution is put on turmeric paper, the following reaction occurs:
Alkaline Reaction:
- The soap solution is alkaline in nature.
- Turmeric paper is yellow in neutral or acidic conditions.
- When an alkaline substance like soap solution is added to turmeric paper, it causes a chemical reaction.
- The alkaline soap solution changes the color of turmeric paper from yellow to red.
- This change in color indicates the alkalinity of the soap solution.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'c) The paper turns red'.
What happens if you put a drop of soap solution on turmeric paper?a)Th...
Explanation:
•Putting a drop of soap solution on turmeric paper will make the paper turn into red color.
•That is because due to the process of indication.
•Turmeric turns red when reacted with base and green when reacted with acid.
•Soap solution is a base
Conclusion:
Turmeric paper when reacted with soap solution(base) turns the color of the paper red.