IKI will turn deep purple in the presence of starch. Which term is applied to IKI in this situation? A. indicator B. litmus C. modifier D. product

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Kristen

2 May, 03:42

IKI will turn deep purple in the presence of starch. Which term is applied to IKI in this situation? A. indicator B. litmus C. modifier D. product

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Carl Newman · Answer 1

IKI which is also known as Iodine Potassium Iodide is a light yellow colored solution. It is used to detect the presence of starch is a given mixture.

When IKI comes in contact with starch, it changes from light yellow to deep purple.

An indicator is a substance which changes its color at a particular pH, or in presence of a specific compound.

Since IKI is changing color in presence of starch, it behaves as an Indicator.

Elaine · Answer 2

The answer is Indicator.

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