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pH indicator is a chemical compound that is added in small amounts to a solution so that the pH (acidity or alkalinity) of the solution can be determined easily. pH indicators are usually weak acids or bases themselves. They detect the presence of hydronium ions (H3O+) or hydrogen ions (H+).

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