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pH Indicator Color Experiment Guide

The experiment aims to examine the colors of different indicators in acidic and basic solutions. A method is provided for testing various indicators with hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide, followed by a conclusion discussing the importance of pH measurement and potential limitations of using indicators. The document highlights the role of indicators in determining pH levels and suggests alternative methods to address measurement challenges.

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Topics covered

  • Indicator Color Chart,
  • Limitations of Indicators,
  • Litmus,
  • Methyl Orange,
  • pH Measurement,
  • Chemical Analysis,
  • Hydrochloric Acid,
  • Conclusion,
  • Chemical Reactions,
  • Data Collection
25 views3 pages

pH Indicator Color Experiment Guide

The experiment aims to examine the colors of different indicators in acidic and basic solutions. A method is provided for testing various indicators with hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide, followed by a conclusion discussing the importance of pH measurement and potential limitations of using indicators. The document highlights the role of indicators in determining pH levels and suggests alternative methods to address measurement challenges.

Uploaded by

jonathanhbwang
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

Topics covered

  • Indicator Color Chart,
  • Limitations of Indicators,
  • Litmus,
  • Methyl Orange,
  • pH Measurement,
  • Chemical Analysis,
  • Hydrochloric Acid,
  • Conclusion,
  • Chemical Reactions,
  • Data Collection

Experiment – Indicators

Aim
To examine the colours of different indicators.
Background Information

Method
1. Add 2 mL of hydrochloric acid to a test tube
2. Add 2 mL of sodium hydroxide (base) to another test tube
3. Add 2 drops of indicator to each test tube and identify the colour
4. Rinse out the test tubes and repeat 1-3 for each indicator
You can rinse these down the sink
Results

Indicator Colour in acid Colour in base pH


Phenolphthalein

Litmus

Methyl red

Bromothymol
blue
universal
indicator
methyl orange

Conclusion
How do indicators help determine the pH of a substance, and what
are some commonly used indicators in the laboratory?

Why is pH an important parameter to measure in various scientific


and everyday contexts, and how do indicators assist in determining
pH levels?

What are the potential limitations or sources of error when using


indicators to measure pH, and what alternative methods can be
employed to overcome these challenges?

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