What is a universal indicator? For what purpose is it used? - Vidyadip

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What is a universal indicator? For what purpose is it used?

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Universal indicator is a mixture of many different indicators which gives different colours at different pH values of the entire pH scale. It is used to obtain an idea of how acidic or basic a substance is.

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