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Abctivity Title: Acids and Bases
Learning Target: investigate properties of acidic and basic mixtures using natural indicators;
(S7MT-Ii-6)
Reference/s: Department of Education, Science for the 21st Century Learner
(Author, Title, Pages): University of the Philippines National Institute for Science and mathematics
Ed. Dev.
Task 1(Explore/ Firm-up Assessment 8):Write the letter of the best answer on
a. 1 b. 3 c. 7 d. 10 c
____ 3. When an acid is mixed with an alkali solution, the usual end products are
a. Acid and alkali b. water and salt c. salt only d. acid and water b
____ 4. A compound that can identify whether a solution is acidic or alkaline is called
Task 2 (Deepen) Perform the Identifying Acids and Alkalis (Bases) activity and
paper test.
Materials:
Procedure:
1. If applicable, make a solution of all the substances that you will be testing. For
example, aspirin should be dissolved first in distilled water before you can test
3. Based on the physical characteristics, predict whether the substance that you
4. Use blue and red litmus paper strips to determine whether the substance is an
acid, alkali, or neutral. Dip a stirring rod into the solution in the test tube. Then
transfer one or two drops of the solution into a strip of litmus paper.
Note: Do not let the solution get in contact with your skin.
Table 3.8
Shampoo
Hair Conditioner
Tap Water
Distilled Water
Vinegar
Body Lotion
Soap bar
Perfume
Rubbing Alcohol
Coffee
Questions:
1. What factors did you use as basis in predicting whether a solution is an acid or a
base?
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2. Is there any substance in your sample that did not produce any effect on the
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3. Will you be able to identify a solution as an acid, alkali, or neutral by using only
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