A certain indicator, HA, has a Ka value of 3.2×10−5. The protonated form of the indicator is red and the ionized form is yellow. What is the pKa of the indicator? a) pKa= b) what is the color of this indicator in a solution with pH = 7?  -orange  -red -yellow

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A certain indicator, HA, has a Ka value of 3.2×10−5. The protonated form of the indicator is red and the ionized form is yellow. What is the pKa of the indicator?

a) pKa=

b) what is the color of this indicator in a solution with pH = 7?

 -orange 

-red

-yellow

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