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Chapter U6, Problem 6RE
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Interpretation:

The function of acid base indicator with equilibrium needs to be identified.

Concept introduction:

When the change in concentrations of reactants and products is same and their concentration become constant then the system is said to be in equilibrium.

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An acid base indicator indicates the alterations in the equilibrium of reaction.

Explanation of Solution

The substances which respond to an alteration in the hydrogen ion concentration of a solution are known as acid-base indicators. Through a color change, one can recognize this change most often.

Whether a solution is acidic or basic, one can identify by a numeric scale known as pH. A pH value smaller than 7 is acidic, whereas pH values higher than 7 is basic. A pH equal to 7 is neutral.

When a change in equilibrium to the weak acid and its conjugate base takes place, the change in pH takes place and when the hydrogen ion concentration changes, a shift in equilibrium occurs takes place.

This shift in equilibrium due to change in pH can be indicated by acid-base indicators by change in color of the solution.

For example: For a weak acid indicator, the color for an acid and its conjugate base will be different. Similarly, if indicator is a weak base, different color will be displayed by the base and its conjugate acid.

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