Acid-Base Indicators (Leaving Cert Chemistry): Quizzes

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Acid-Base Indicators
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What is the end point in a titration?

When acid & base completely neutralize

What chemical property do most acid-base indicators have?

They are weak acids

In the equation HIn⇌H++In−\text{HIn} \rightleftharpoons \text{H}^+ + \text{In}^-, what does HIn\text{HIn} represent?

Indicator with hydrogen attached

What is the pH range of methyl orange?

3-5

What color does methyl orange show in acidic solution?

Red

What is the pH range of litmus?

5-8

What color does phenolphthalein show in basic solution?

Pink

How wide is the range of a typical indicator?

About 2 pH units

What is universal indicator?

A mixture of several indicators

What color does universal indicator show at pH 7 (neutral)?

Green

Which indicator is best for weak acid-strong base titrations?

Phenolphthalein

In basic solutions, which form of indicator is favored?

In−\text{In}^- form

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