Balloon Races – Ionization of Hydrochloric Acid and Acetic Acid
Coin-Operated Red, White, and Blue Fountain: Reaction of Nitric Acid and Copper
Conductivity and Extent of Dissociation of Acids and Bases
Fizzing Races: Ionization of HCl and Acetic Acid
Acid-Base Indicators Extracted from Plants
Acidic and Basic Properties of Oxides
Acidic and Basic Properties of Salts
Acidity of Aluminum Chloride in Solution
Amphoteric Properties of Aluminum Hydroxide
Classical Properties of Acids and Bases
Food is Acidic: Cleaners are Basics
Classical Properties of Acids and Bases
Description: Classic examples of properties of acids. Acids change the color of litmus, react with metals and copper carbonate, and are no longer active when reacted with base.
Source: Shakhashiri, B.Z. Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry
Year: 1989 Vol: 3 Page: 58
Keywords: Litmus paper, Acid and Base properties, Neutralization, Disassociation
Rating: 
Hazard: Medium
- Skin corrosion hazard
- Corrosive to metals
- Acute toxicity hazard – oral, inhalation
- Serious eye damage
- Aquatic toxicity hazard
- Oxidizing solids
- Solids which when wet produce flammable gases
- Specific organ toxicity – respiratory system
Effectiveness: Average
- Results are observable with guidance
- Mild effects are seen by audience
- Time to results is high
- Good connection from demo to course material
- Contrast between systems are noticeable
Difficulty: High
- Complex and extended lab equipment manipulation
- Use of toxic reagents
- Demo requires training or extended practice
- Multi-step procedures
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Gloves required
- Absorbent materials on hand
- Sodium bicarbonate on hand
- Chemically resistant surface recommended
- Perform in a well-ventilated area
- ABC fire extinguisher on hand
- Prevent release of reagents to the environment
Class: Acids and Bases
Division: General
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