Bromothymol Blue Is a Common Acid-Base Indicator

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Short Answer

Bromothymol blue is a common acid-base indicator. It has a K_a equal to 1.6 * 10^-7. Its un-ionized form is yellow and its conjugate base is blue. What color would a solution have at pH = 5.8?

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D16S539 9,15 Repeat

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Mitochondria

Organelles found in the cells of virtually all eukaryotic organisms, responsible for producing energy through cellular respiration.

Cell Nucleus

The central structure in a cell that houses the chromosomes and is the control center for the cell's activities.

Nuclear DNA

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