Science
Mission Objectives
Understand the properties of acids and bases
Define pH and measure it using universal indicator
Understand the pH scale and use it to identify the relative acidity or alkalinity of different solutions
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Words and meanings to learn
alkaline
having the properties of an alkali, or containing alkali; having a pH greater than 7
litmus
a dye obtained from certain lichens that is red under acid conditions and blue under alkaline conditions
indicator
a substance or tool that indicates the state or level of something
acidic
having the properties of an acid, or containing acid; having a pH below 7
potential hydrogen
pH is an abbreviation for potential of hydrogen, which measures how alkaline or acidic a substance is
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Resources: Universal indicator, test tubes, acidic, neutral and basic solutions (such as lemon juice, water, baking soda solution), pH scale chart, safety goggles and lab coats.
Handout: An investigation sheet to accompany the Mission Assignment's investigation into the pH scale.
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