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प्रश्न
Indicator is a substance which shows different colours in acidic and basic solutions.
विकल्प
True
False
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उत्तर
This statement is True.
Explanation:
An indicator is a substance that changes colour when added to acidic or basic solutions, allowing us to determine the pH level of the solution.
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