Why does the color change of an indicator take place over

Chapter 20, Problem 27P

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Problem 27P

Why does the color change of an indicator take place over a range of about 2 pH units?

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Problem 27P

Why does the color change of an indicator take place over a range of about 2 pH units?

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The change of color takes place because of the hydrogen ion dissociation that takes place from the indicator. The pH indicators are classified as the weak acids. There is a dissociation of weak acid which results in the changing of color.

 

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