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- describe btb.
- name three conditions where changes in proton concentration, and changes in carbon dioxide levels, cause btb to appear a different color.
- fill in the table below with the following: green, yellow, blue, ph 0, ph 7, ph 14, and intermediate absorbance.
| color | ph | absorbance |
|---|---|---|
| high absorbance |
Step1: Describe BTB
BTB (Bromothymol Blue) is a pH - indicator. It is yellow in acidic solutions (low pH, high proton concentration), blue in basic solutions (high pH, low proton concentration), and green in neutral solutions.
Step2: Name three conditions for color - change
- Acidic condition (low pH, high proton concentration, high carbon dioxide levels as $CO_2$ dissolves in water to form carbonic acid, increasing proton concentration).
- Neutral condition (pH = 7, moderate proton concentration, moderate carbon dioxide levels).
- Basic condition (high pH, low proton concentration, low carbon dioxide levels).
Step3: Fill in the table
| Color | pH | Absorbance |
|---|---|---|
| Green | pH 7 | intermediate absorbance |
| Blue | pH 14 | high absorbance |
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BTB is a pH - indicator. Three conditions are acidic, neutral, and basic. Table filled as above.