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What is happening to the [OH-] when the solution turns from pink to violet?

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Answer:

the hydroxide ions are undergoing ionization and the particles are gaining / losing electrons .

Step-by-step explanation:

i think it is because ::

the phenolphthalein of the solution has gone from having a pH of around 8 (pink) to being alkaline at above 10 which causes it to burn purple / violet .