Introduction to Acid-Base Titrations |
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The beaker on the left contains a solution of hydrochloric acid and a few drops of phenolphthalein indicator which is colorless in acid. The other beakers contains a solution of sodium hydroxide.
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When you mix the acid with the base they neutralize each other and form a salt
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The phenolphthalein turned red because we added a slight excess of base. |