The indicator meta-cresol purple is an acid with a Ka of 3.1 ✕ 10−2. In a 2.2 ✕ 10−4 M solution, it is red in acid and yellow in base. Calculate the pH range over which it goes from 10.% ionized (red) to 90.% ionized (yellow). (a) pH at 10.% ionized

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The indicator meta-cresol purple is an acid with a Ka of 3.1 ✕ 10−2. In a 2.2 ✕ 10−4 M solution, it is red in acid and yellow in base. Calculate the pH range over which it goes from 10.% ionized (red) to 90.% ionized (yellow). (a) pH at 10.% ionized

 

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