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9 March, 01:25

Andrea is performing an experiment in which she needs to know when a strong acid is present. She is not sure which indicator to use, so she looks up the following table in her science textbook.

Indicator pH range

thymol Blue 1.2 - 2.8

phenol Red 6.4 - 8.0

phenolphthalein 8.0 - 10.0

trinitrobenzoic acid 12.0 - 13.4

According to the textbook, which indicator should Andrea use?

Hint: Neutral substances have a pH of 7. Acids have a pH that is less than 7, and bases have a pH that is greater than 7.

A.

phenolphthalein

B.

phenol Red

C.

thymol Blue

D.

trinitrobenzoic acid

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  1. 9 March, 01:29
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    The BTB / Bromothymol Blue.
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