Color can tell a lot about a substance. Scholars test several solutions to determine pH. Once the results are complete, they then use the pH tests to classify substances as acids and bases.

Concepts

acids, acids and bases, bases, acidity, litmus paper, ph

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use as an introduction to acid and bases
• Follow the laboratory investigation with a discussion of the properties of acids and bases

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a specific set of materials and time for set up

Pros

• Includes a student worksheet for pupils to follow during the experiment
• Provides detailed teacher notes to help guide the lesson

Cons

• None