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What are the typical characteristics of acid-base indicators?
What are the typical characteristics of acid-base indicators?
- They are usually weak acids or weak bases (correct)
- They are always strong acids
- They are only used in laboratory settings
- They are colorless at all pH levels
Why do acid-base indicators change color?
Why do acid-base indicators change color?
- Due to changes in temperature
- Due to formation of covalent bonds
- Due to oxidation or reduction
- Due to protonation or deprotonation (correct)
Which of the following best describes acid-base indicators?
Which of the following best describes acid-base indicators?
- Substances that remain colorless at all pH levels
- Substances that react with acids and bases
- Strong acids or strong bases
- Substances that change color based on the pH range (correct)
What type of substances are acid-base indicators typically?
What type of substances are acid-base indicators typically?
What property allows acid-base indicators to change color?
What property allows acid-base indicators to change color?
What determines the color change in acid-base indicators?
What determines the color change in acid-base indicators?