3. Acid–base indicators change color ________ a. exactly when pH = pKaof the indicator.b. at pH = 7. c. generally over a range of 1 or 2 pH units. d. at the midpoint of a titration.e. always between a pH of 6 and 8. c. generally over a range of 1 or 2 p H units . 4.
Acid base indicators change color with changes in pH and are usually weak acids from CHEM 106.LB at Hunter College, CUNY
Acid-base indicators- is also known as pH, are substances which change color with pH that are usually acids and base and they have different color. 3. pH - is a measure how basic or acidic water is. The range goes from 0-14, with 7 being neutral and pH less than 7 indicates acidic while pH above 7 is basic. 4.
Color | Blue Litmus | Red Litmus |
---|---|---|
Acid | turns red | stays same |
Base | stays same | turns blue |
Acids are molecules that release hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water. Bases release hydroxide ions (OH-). The pH scale is a way of measuring and precisely specifying how acidic or basic a solution is. Liquids with a pH between 0 and 7 are considered acidic, while liquids with a pH between 7 and 14 are considered basic.
They are neither acidic nor basic, because they contain an equal concentration of hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions. If a liquid has a pH near 7, it is considered either a weak acid or a weak base, depending on which side of the scale it falls.
This experiment is particularly appealing, because kids get to mix substances and solutions together and will likely be surprised by the color changes this mixing brings about.
Liquids, such as distilled water, with a pH of 7 are considered neutral. They are neither acidic nor basic, because they contain an equal concentration of hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions. If a liquid has a pH near 7, it is considered either a weak acid or a weak base, depending on which side of the scale it falls.
The most widely known indicator is litmus paper which turns red in acidic solutions and blue in basic solutions. However, it is easy to make your own.
This solution changes color from yellow-ish orange to dark red when in contact with bases.
First, you need to make your indicator solution. Mix 1 cup of rubbing alcohol with 1 teaspoon of turmeric. (You can half or double the ingredients if you want more or less indicator.) Next, label your glass or plastic containers with each of the solutions you want to test.