Practice How Indicators Work - 2.5.1 | Unit 8: Acids and Bases | IB Grade 11: Chemistry
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2.5.1 - How Indicators Work

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the color change of Methyl Red in acidic conditions?

💡 Hint: Think about how the color looks in relation to pH.

Question 2

Easy

What does an indicator represent in a chemical reaction?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you add acid or base.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What happens to an indicator when the pH decreases?

  • It changes to its base form
  • It changes to its acid form
  • It remains unchanged

💡 Hint: Think about how H plus ions influence the equilibrium.

Question 2

True or False: An indicator can only transition between two colors.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Focus on the nature of acid-base indicators.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You have a weak acid indicator with a pKa of 4.5. What is the expected color change range for this indicator?

💡 Hint: Remember to use pKa ± 1.

Question 2

A universal indicator shows a shift from red at pH 1 to purple at pH 14. What does this tell you about its usefulness?

💡 Hint: Consider what range has been covered by this indicator.

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