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Question
What colour would the universal indicator show in an aqueous solution of sugar? Why?
Solution
A universal indicator will show a green colour in a sugar solution (which is the colour for pH 7). An aqueous solution of sugar is also a neutral substance. Hence, its pH value is 7.
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