pH Testing

pH Testing Lab

To Start:

Directions:

1. Carefully place the items in the bag on your desk.
2. Make sure you have your spiral and a pencil.

Observations:

Directions:

1. Write your name and date in top right corner.
2. Write the title centered on the top line.
3. Draw a diagram of the test tubes.  
4. Label each test tube. 
5. Dip a strip of pH paper into each tube. Place the pH paper next to the test tube.
6. Use colored pencils to show color that is visible.
7. Use this site to identify pH level: http://www.docbrown.info/page03/AcidsBasesSalts02.htm
8. Skip a few lines, then write "Observations".
9. Write down your observations, any notes you want to take.
10. Skip a few lines, then write "Reflections".

Reflections:
Directions:  Now, respond to these prompts IN DEPTH. Please use details. Refrain from using the words IT, THEY, GOES, VERY, STUFF, etc.  Each answer should have at least two detailed sentences. 

1. What happened with each test?
2. How does pH paper work? http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4923429_ph-paper-work.html
3. Which liquids were more acidic? more basic?
4. What kind of experiment could you create using pH paper? Write down your ideas.