Why is phenophthalein called an indicator?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

Because phenophthalein has the specific ability. Phenophathalein can convert color from colorless(at pH < 8 approximately) into pink (at pH >,= 8 approximately). With this ability, it can indicate properties of other substances which is change in pH.

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