Now it is your turn to practice measuring the pH of some common household items.
Now it is your turn to practice measuring the pH of some common household items.
Copy the following table into your notes. Predict what you think the pH will be, and then use the hydrion paper in the interactive to test the pH of the substances. Determine the pH of the substance using the pHydrion paper color chart. Record the actual pH in your data table.
Substance Type |
Predicted pH |
Value from pH Paper |
Acid or Base? |
Distilled water |
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Baking Soda Solution |
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Eye drops |
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Lemon juice |
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Soap |
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Vinegar |
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Now practice what you have learned by completing this interactive.