The end point of titration between a strong acid and a strong alkali should has a pH of 7 as the salt formed is neutral. However, the sharp colour change of methyl orange occur at about pH=4, while that of phenolphthlein at about pH=10. This means the colour of both indicators stay unchanged at the end point(i.e.pH=7), but changes either before or after the end point. Does it mean noth indicators fail to indicate the end point of titration between a strong acid and a strong alkali?
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THZ both of you=] I want to ask one more question.According to your explanations, does it mean if methyl orange is used, the strong alkali should be placed in the conical flask, while if phenolphthalein is used, the strong acid should be placed in the conical flask? THZ again=]