Separate samples of an unknown solution turned both methyl orange and bromothymol blue to yellow and turned bromocresol green to blue. What is the pH of the solution likely be
Based on the color changes of the indicators, it can be inferred that the pH of the solution is likely to be acidic.
Methyl orange turns yellow in acidic conditions (pH < 4.4) and remains red in neutral to basic conditions.
Bromothymol blue turns yellow in acidic conditions (pH < 6.0) and blue in basic conditions.
Bromocresol green turns blue in basic conditions (pH > 4.6) and remains green in neutral to acidic conditions.
Since all three indicators turned yellow or blue, it suggests that the pH is below 6.0 but above 4.6. Therefore, the pH of the solution is likely to be between 4.6 and 6.0.