Concept explainers
Interpretation:
Using a chemical equation, the working principle of an indicatorhave to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
An indicator is a chemical compound which indicates the color change depending on the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution. In general, an indicator displays different color in acidic and basic solution.
Answer to Problem 38A
An indicator is a chemical compound which indicates the color change depending on the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution. Chemists often use the indicator to detect the equivalence point of an
Let’s assume an indicator HIn which is a weak acid. This weak acid HIn is in equilibrium with H+ and In- ions. The color of HIn is red and color of the anionic form In- is blue.
In acidic medium, theequilibrium shifts to the left side and the concentration of HIn becomes predominant, so the solution exhibits red color.
In basic medium, theequilibrium shifts to the right side and the concentration of H+decreases. The concentration of In- becomes predominant thus the solution exhibits, blue color.
Explanation of Solution
An indicator is a chemical compound which indicates the color change depending on the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution. Chemists often use the indicator to detect the equivalence point of an acid-base titration. An indicator exhibits two different colors in two different pH medium (acidic and basic). Indicator can work in a broad range of pH.
Let’s assume an indicator HIn which is a weak acid. This weak acid HIn is in equilibrium with H+ and In- ions. The color of HIn is red and color of the anionic form In- is blue.
In acidic mediumtheequilibrium shifted to the left side and the concentration of HIn becomespredominant, so the solution exhibited red color.
In basic medium theequilibrium shifted to the right side and the concentration of H+decreases. The concentration of In- becomes predominant thus the solution exhibited blue color.
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