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Activity 2.8 — pH Test with Universal Indicator

NCERT Activity 2.8: Add universal indicator to 6 mystery solutions. Match each colour to the pH scale (1-14) to determine if each is a strong acid, weak acid, neutral, weak base, or strong base.

How To Perform

1

6 Mystery Solutions

Dilute HCl, lemon juice, distilled water, baking soda, milk of magnesia, NaOH — labels hidden.

2

Add Universal Indicator

Click each solution to add UI. Watch the colour change.

3

Match to pH Scale

Compare each colour to the pH chart (red=1, green=7, violet=14).

4

Read the pH

Each solution's pH tells you its strength as an acid or base.

⚠️ Safety Notes

  • Universal indicator stains — handle with care.
  • Strong acids (HCl) and strong bases (NaOH) are corrosive.
  • Always add acid TO water, never water TO acid (dilution rule).