Quiz for:
Understanding Indicators in Chemistry

Question 1

In a titration, what role do indicators play?

Question 2

What is the consequence of having equal parts acid and base form of an indicator at the transition point?

Question 3

What causes an equilibrium shift towards the base form in an indicator solution?

Question 4

How does the addition of a base affect the color manifestation of an indicator?

Question 5

How are indicators selected for titrations in relation to pH levels?

Question 6

What does the dominant form of the indicator in a solution tell us?

Question 7

What does a color change in an indicator signify?

Question 8

What determines the color seen in an indicator solution?

Question 9

What indicates accurate endpoint detection in a titration?

Question 10

How does the pH at which an indicator changes color relate to the indicator?

Question 11

What happens when a weak acid indicator ionizes in water?

Question 12

Which colors do you expect to see when an indicator like Bromocresol Green reaches its transition point?

Question 13

What effect does adding an acid have on the equilibrium of an indicator in solution?

Question 14

What is observed at the transition point of an indicator?

Question 15

Identify a typical color change for an acid-base indicator.