A Question Please Help?

**NeoTheOne** · 03-19-2006, 06:17 PM

If A soulution remains colourless when phenolphthalien is added, does this mean that the soloution is an acid? Explain?

**JPaul** · 03-19-2006, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by neotheone

If A soulution remains colourless when phenolphthalien is added, does this mean that the soloution is an acid? Explain?

Strictly speaking it means that it is not a base and may be acidic.

**rnanker** · 03-19-2006, 07:26 PM

omg chemistry noob, i'm not gonna help you.

**JPaul** · 03-19-2006, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by rnanker

omg chemistry noob, i'm not gonna help you.

Oh go on, tell him it's because the molecule is colourless and the ion is pink, therefore the more pink the higher level of ions.

**rnanker** · 03-19-2006, 07:32 PM

it's due to the refraction of the chemistry coat and the refractive index of the acid that causes the reflective properties of the dissicioative ions in the acid, which is more than the non-dissacioating ions in the alkalie.

**JPaul** · 03-19-2006, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by rnanker

it's due to the refraction of the chemistry coat and the refractive index of the acid that causes the reflective properties of the dissicioative ions in the acid, which is more than the non-dissacioating ions in the alkalie.

That's the ticket