In the above titration setup, if you introduce 15 mL of the NaOH with an unknown molarity into the flask and then add 5 drops of phenolphthalein indicator, what will you observe?

Correct answer: A. A pinkish color will appear throughout the solution.

  • A. A pinkish color will appear throughout the solution.
  • B. A blue color will appear throughout the solution.
  • C. There will be a temporary pinkish color that will dissipate.
  • D. There will be a temporary blue color that will dissipate.
  • E. There will not be a color change.

Explanation

Phenolphthalein indicator is colorless below a pH of 8.3 but is red to pink in basic solutions above this pH. In this NaOH solution, it will be red to pink.

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