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because not all acids are strong some can be an acid and an alkaline and some just a weaker acid

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Q: Why don't all acids turn indicators pink?
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Do bases turn phenolphthalein pink?

No, acids do


When something changes from pink to blue?

Acids turn blue litmus pink and bases turn pink litmus blue.


How are indicators used to detect acids and alkalis?

Indicators (for example LITMUS PAPER) can detect whether a certain liquid is an acid or an alkali. Litmus Paper turns red when dipped in an acid, blue in an alkali Universal Indicators have show how strong or weak and acid or alkali is.


Why dont the indicators work on my 1973 beetle but my hazards do?

cuz there broke.. try flasher or turn signal


Do acids turn universal indicator solution green?

Universal Indicators vary slightly, so always consult the colour chart provided by the manufacturer, but acids tend to give reds, oranges and yellows.


How do you turn mauve paint into pink paint?

grey, or black or brown


Which of these properties is common to both acids and bases?

Acids all- *Taste sour *Turn blue litmus paper red *React strongly with other elements, especially bases


What are turn signal indicators?

Turn signal indicators are lights. The flash to tell you, or indicate, that a turn signal is on, and which way the lights are flashing.


What color does an acid turn if red cabage indacator is added?

Acids turn red/pink when red cabbage indicator is added. Alkali/bases turn blue/green. Neutrals turn purple.


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?

As ammonia solution is alkaline, about pH 11 - 12, the phenolphthalein will turn pink.


What colour does purple litmus turn when mixed with sulfuric acid?

bright red / pink unless it kills the dye. I would try adding dilute amounts first. As a general rule Acids will turn litmus red / pink and bases will turn litmus blue / green


If you add coke to red cabbage juice what color will it turn?

Red cabbage juice will turn pink when an acid is added to it. Due to the acids in a carbonated drink, 7up till turn the juice a pink colour.