The following acid-base indicators are available to follow the titration. Which of them would be most appropriate for signaling the endpoint of the titration? EXPLAIN
------- COLOR CHANGE ------
INDICATOR <-> Acid form <-> Base Form <-> pH Transition Interval
Bromphenol blue <-> yellow <-> blue <-> 3.0-5.0
Bromthymol blue <->yellow <-> blue <-> 6.0-7.6
Thymol blue <-> yellow <-> blue <-> 8.0-9.6
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To determine the most appropriate acid-base indicator for signaling the endpoint of the titration, we need to consider the pH transition interval and choose an indicator with a color change that occurs within that range.
In this case, we have three indicators: Bromphenol blue, Bromthymol blue, and Thymol blue. Let's compare their pH transition intervals with the expected pH at the equivalence point of the titration.
The expected pH at the equivalence point depends on the nature of the acid and base being titrated. Let's assume that the acid is a strong acid and the base is a strong base. In this case, the equivalence point pH is expected to be around 7 (neutral).
Now, let's compare the pH transition intervals listed for each indicator:
1. Bromphenol blue: pH Transition Interval - 3.0-5.0
2. Bromthymol blue: pH Transition Interval - 6.0-7.6
3. Thymol blue: pH Transition Interval - 8.0-9.6
Based on the expected pH at the equivalence point (around 7), we can see that Bromphenol blue and Thymol blue have pH transition intervals that do not include 7. Therefore, they are not the most appropriate indicators for signaling the endpoint of the titration.
On the other hand, Bromthymol blue has a pH transition interval that includes 7. This means that it will change color in the vicinity of the expected pH at the equivalence point, making it the most appropriate indicator for signaling the endpoint of the titration.
Therefore, Bromthymol blue would be the most appropriate acid-base indicator for this titration.