10
QuizMultiple Choice

Properties of Acids and Bases

Question 10 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

When does phenolphthalein turn pink?

Answer
A
in the presence of a base
B
in the presence of an acid
C
when it is in a neutral solution
D
when it is reacting with a metal

Explanation

Phenolphthalein is an acid-base indicator that turns pink in a basic solution. It is colorless in acidic and neutral solutions, so the correct choice is “in the presence of a base.”

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