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Thursday, 10 May 2018

T E S T I N G P H

Aim: To test pH of a range of household chemicals

Equipment:

- Dimple tray / Spotting tray
- Various household chemicals
- Pipette
- Universal indicator

Method:

1. Add a couple of drops of each chemical to a Dimple tray.
2. Add a couple of drops of universal indicator to each sample.
3. Observe colors.

Results:

Chemical being tested
Colour in blue litmus
Colour in red litmus
Colour in Universal
indicator

Jif


purple
Pump


Green
Harpic


Orange
Base


Blue
Pledge


red


Conclusion:

Chemical being tested
Acid or Base
Evidence from investigation
Jif
Base
Purple color is a strong Base
Pump
Neutral
Green is like in the middle
Harpic
Acid
Orange color is an Acid
Sodium Hydroxide
Base
Blue color is a strong Base
Pledge
Acid
Red color is an Acid

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