I can change color and speed up reactions, but I’m not a magician, just a chemical. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: I help in pH tests.
Answer
Indicator
Explanation
Indicators change color in response to changes in pH, facilitating chemical reactions without being consumed.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Indicator.
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