Monday, April 13, 2009

How to test out whether the substance is acidic or alkali

How do we test whether the substance is acidic or alkali, we can find out by MAKING OUR OWN NATURAL INDICATORS! Results can be pretty obvious and colourful at the same time!



Indicators are substances whose solutions change color due to changes in pH. These are called acid-base indicators. They are usually weak acids or bases, but their conjugate base or acid forms have different colors due to differences in their absorption spectra.



Example of a colour changing indicator is the hydrangea flower. It changes colour due to the pH level of the soil.

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