Chemistry 12th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0078021510
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 16 - Acid-Base Equilibria and Solubility Equilibria - Questions & Problems - Page 766: 16.42

Answer

An indicator is a weak acid with its conjugate base. Only a small amount of an indicator should be used because it could still affect the pH of the solution.

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An indicator is a weak acid with its conjugate base. Only a small amount of an indicator should be used because it could still affect the pH of the solution.
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