Question
How can natural indicators be prepared? Explain by giving an example.

Answer

Natural indicators can be prepared from parts of plants like flowers or vegetables. Example (Red Rose Extract): Collect fallen red rose petals, wash them, crush them, place them in a beaker and add hot water. Let it stand until the water gets colored, then filter the liquid. The colored filtrate is the indicator.

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