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Turmeric stains on white clothes, when washed with soap, turn red. Why?

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Turmeric is a natural indicator, when turmeric stains on white clothes are washed with soap, due to the basic nature of soap, the yellow colour stains turn into red.
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  10. Give examples of natural acids and mineral acids.

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  16. Padma took a little sodium hydroxide in a beaker and dipped a red litm...

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  17. What is the measure of strength of an acid and base?

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  18. What happens when a metal spring dissolves in an acid?

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  20. What is the effect of basic substances on turmeric paper?

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