If the phenolphthalein alkalinity is equal to the total alkalinity then what would be the reason behind alkalinity?a.Bicarbonate ions onlyb.Carbonate ions onlyc.Both, hydroxide and carbonate ionsd.Hydroxide ions onlyClear my choice
Question
If the phenolphthalein alkalinity is equal to the total alkalinity then what would be the reason behind alkalinity?a.Bicarbonate ions onlyb.Carbonate ions onlyc.Both, hydroxide and carbonate ionsd.Hydroxide ions onlyClear my choice
Solution
The answer is a. Bicarbonate ions only.
Here's why:
Alkalinity in water is a measure of its ability to neutralize acids. It is primarily a function of the amount and type of bicarbonate, carbonate, and hydroxide ions present.
Phenolphthalein alkalinity measures the amount of hydroxide, carbonate, and half the bicarbonate present in the water. Total alkalinity, on the other hand, measures all of the bicarbonate in addition to the hydroxide and carbonate ions.
If the phenolphthalein alkalinity is equal to the total alkalinity, it means that there are no bicarbonate ions being measured in the total alkalinity that are not already accounted for in the phenolphthalein alkalinity. This implies that the alkalinity is due to bicarbonate ions only.
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