Ostwald's Theory Of Indicators (Noun)
Meaning
(chemistry) the theory that all indicators are either weak acids or weak bases in which the color of the ionized form is different from the color before dissociation.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Ostwald's theory of indicators explains the change in color of an indicator when it is added to a solution of varying pH levels.
- The chemist studied Ostwald's theory of indicators to better understand the properties of different acid-base indicators.
- Ostwald's theory of indicators states that the color change in an indicator is due to the difference in color between the ionized and non-ionized forms of the molecule.
- Understanding Ostwald's theory of indicators is crucial for selecting the right indicator for a specific acid-base titration.
- Ostwald's theory of indicators provides a fundamental explanation for the behavior of pH indicators in chemical reactions.