Phenolphthalein solution is used as an indicator of acids and bases. If added to an ammonia-based solution of window cleaner, we would expect the solution to turn

A) blue.

B) brown.

C) pink.

D) yellow.

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Kobe White

19 March, 01:28

Phenolphthalein solution is used as an indicator of acids and bases. If added to an ammonia-based solution of window cleaner, we would expect the solution to turn

A) blue.

B) brown.

C) pink.

D) yellow.

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C.) pink In a base, with a pH> 8.2, we would expect the indicator to turn pink. Phenolphthalein is colorless in an acidic or neutral solution; it turns from pink to fuchsia in a basic solution. Cleaners and products containing soaps, are bases.

Phenolphthalein solution is used as an indicator of acids and bases. If added to an ammonia-based solution of window cleaner, we would expect the solution to turnA) blue.B) brown.C) pink.D) yellow.

Phenolphthalein solution is used as an indicator of acids and bases. If added to an ammonia-based solution of window cleaner, we would expect the solution to turn

A) blue.

B) brown.

C) pink.

D) yellow.