Question

Using the information on page 508, describe a way to make a universal indicator that would tell you the ph of a solution between 1 and 12. indicate the color of the solution for each of the ph units. look at the scale on page 506 that contains some household products. what would the universal indicator color show for each item?

Answer 1

pH stands for the power of hydrogen. pH that ranges form 1-6.9 are acid substances. At pH 1 - 2.9, the substance is highly acidic which will have the color from red to red - orange. At pH 3 - 4, the substance is mildly acidic and the color range is from red - orange to orange. At pH 4.1 – 6.9, the substance is weakly acidic and the color range is from orange to yellow. At pH 7, it is neutral and it is green in color. At pH 7.1-14, it is basic. At pH 7.1 - 10.9, the substance is weakly basic the color range is from green to blue. At pH 11 - 13, the substance is mildly basic and the color range is from blue to purple. At pH 13.1 – 14, the substance is highly basic and the color range is from purple to light purple.