The indicator methyl orange changes color from red to yellow-orange at pH=4. Another indicator, bromothymol blue, changes from yellow to blue at pH=7. Both indicators are weak acids. Which is the stronger acid, methyl orange or bromothymol blue? Explain.

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The indicator methyl orange changes color from red to yellow-orange at pH=4. Another indicator, bromothymol blue, changes from yellow to blue at pH=7. Both indicators are weak acids. Which is the stronger acid, methyl orange or bromothymol blue? Explain.
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