Question

Phenolphthalein solution is used as an indicator of acids and bases. If added to an ammonia-based solution of window cleaner, we would expect the solution to turn

Answer 1

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If phenolphthalein was added to an ammonia-based solution of window cleaner, we would expect the solution to turn pink.

Phenolphthalein is an indicator that is colorless at pHs under 8,2 and has a pink color at pHs over 8,2. An ammonia-based solution of window cleaner is basic, and given that ammonia, although being a weak base, can have pHs over 8,2 the solution will probably turn pink when adding the indicator phenolphthalein.

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