Sodium Hydroxide is a strong base, so adding any extra amount will dramatically increase the pH, thus forcing the indicator to turn dark pink

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Chapter16: Acid-base Equilibria
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Problem 16.31QP: You are given the following acidbase titration data, where each point on the graph represents the pH...
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Let's say that you're titrating an acid with a sodium hydroxide solution, and you think you're at the equivalence point (when acid moles = base moles). You (or your partner, I guess) accidentally add an extra drop of base, and the solution immediately turns dark pink. Oh no! Why does the color's intensity change so drastically? 
 
a) Sodium Hydroxide is a strong base, so adding any extra amount will dramatically decrease the pH, thus forcing the indicator to turn dark pink.
 
 
b) Sodium Hydroxide is a strong acid, so adding any extra amount will dramatically decrease the pH, thus forcing the indicator to turn dark pink.
 
 
c) Sodium Hydroxide is a strong base, so adding any extra amount will dramatically increase the pH, thus forcing the indicator to turn dark pink.
 
 
d) Sodium Hydroxide is a strong acid, so adding any extra amount will dramatically increase the pH, thus forcing the indicator to turn dark pink.
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