What is an indicator? Name one natural indicator.
Indicators are a type of substance that changes its colour do to a change in pH of the solution. They are used to determine the pH of a substance, whether its neutral, acidic, or basic, by observing color change at different pH range.
A type of natural indicator- Litmus paper (other examples of natural indicators like turmeric and cabbage juice). It is derived from lichens, and its colour at different pH values is given below: