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What is the purpose of a pH indicator?
What is the purpose of a pH indicator?
- To change the physical state of a solution
- To neutralize acidic solutions
- To visually or spectroscopically determine the acidity or basicity of a solution (correct)
- To measure the concentration of hydronium ions in a solution
What causes the color of a solution to change when using a pH indicator?
What causes the color of a solution to change when using a pH indicator?
- The temperature of the solution
- The presence of organic compounds
- The concentration of hydrogen ions
- The pH value of the solution (correct)
At what pH value is a solution considered basic?
At what pH value is a solution considered basic?
- Exactly 7.0
- Above 7.0 (correct)
- Around 5.0
- Below 7.0
Apart from color change, what other physical property can pH indicators indicate?
Apart from color change, what other physical property can pH indicators indicate?
In which fields do pH indicators find applications?
In which fields do pH indicators find applications?
What type of ions do pH indicators detect in the Arrhenius model?
What type of ions do pH indicators detect in the Arrhenius model?
At what pH value is a solution considered neutral at 25°C?
At what pH value is a solution considered neutral at 25°C?
What type of compounds are most naturally occurring organic compounds?
What type of compounds are most naturally occurring organic compounds?
What do solutions with a pH value below 7.0 indicate?
What do solutions with a pH value below 7.0 indicate?
Apart from color change, what other physical property can indicators like olfactory indicators show change in?
Apart from color change, what other physical property can indicators like olfactory indicators show change in?
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Study Notes
pH Indicators
- The purpose of a pH indicator is to detect the pH level of a solution.
pH Indicator Mechanism
- The color of a solution changes when using a pH indicator because the indicator molecule reacts with hydrogen ions (H+) or hydroxide ions (OH-) in the solution, causing a shift in the indicator's molecular structure and resulting color.
pH Levels
- A solution with a pH value above 7.0 is considered basic.
- A solution with a pH value below 7.0 indicates acidity.
- At 25°C, a solution with a pH value of exactly 7.0 is considered neutral.
pH Indicator Applications
- pH indicators find applications in fields such as chemistry, biology, medicine, and environmental monitoring.
pH Indicator Mechanism (Arrhenius Model)
- pH indicators detect hydrogen ions (H+) in the Arrhenius model.
Compounds and pH
- Most naturally occurring organic compounds are weak acids.
Indicator Properties
- Apart from color change, pH indicators can also indicate changes in other physical properties, such as fluorescence or luminescence.
- Olfactory indicators, a special type of indicator, can show changes in odor.
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