Cabbage
Color of cabbage without acids or bases
Purple
What is the pH of an acid?
less than 7
What is the pH of a base?
Higher than 7
Color of cabbage that water gives
Blue
To what color will the litmus paper turn if a substance is acid?
Blue to Red
To what color will the litmus paper turn if a substance is a base?
Red to blue
If acid... what color would the cabbage extract give?
Red-Pink
Mention a property of acids (just one of many)
- Corrosive
- Reactive
- low pH
Mention a property of bases (just one of many)
- Bitter taste
- Slippery feel
If basic... what color would the cabbage extract give?
Blue-Green-Yellow
Name a common substance that is typically acidic
- Vinegar
- Fruit Juices
- Gastric Acid
Name a common substance that is typically basic
Baking soda
Soaps
Detergents
Cleaners
An indicator
Name a substance that will neutralize vinegar
Baking soda
The product of a neutralization reaction is:
a salt