Question
An acid-base indicator is an organic dye which is chemically
- a weak acid
- a weak base
- either a weak acid or a weak base
- a strong acid or a base
Answer
either a weak acid or a weak base
Explanation
An acid-base indicator is an organic dye that is chemically either a weak acid or a weak base. It changes color depending on the pH of the solution it is in, due to the ionization of the acidic or basic functional group in the molecule.