Question

If the pH of a solution is 9, the solution is A. acidic, which turns phenolphthalein pink B. acidic, which turns phenolphthalein colorless C. basic, which turns phenolphthalein pink D. basic, which turns phenolphthalein colorless

Answer 1

A piece of lithium metal is added to a beaker that contains water and phenolphthalein. Using what you know about the properties of bases, choose the best explanation for what you observe.

Answer:

The phenolphthalein is turning pink because a base is forming.

Answer 2

C.

Step-by-step explanation:

pH > 7, basic, so pH = 9 is basic.

When solution is basic, it will turn phenolphthalein pink.