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 Basic
Colorful Acid-Base Indicators
Description: We have universal indicator, bromothymol blue, phenolphthalein, methyl red indicator solutions at different ranges of pH for display.
Source: Shakhashiri, B.Z. Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry
Year: 1989 Vol: 3 Page: 33
Keywords: Indicators, Buffers, Light box, Display, Phosphates
Ratings: 
Hazard: Low
- Mild toxicity hazard
- Sealed reagents
Effectiveness: Good
- Results are clearly observable by audience
- Good connection from example to course material
- High reliability
- Time to results is low
Difficulty: Low
- Sealed tubes serve as a display
- Simple manipulations
- Simple procedures
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Gloves on hand
- Absorbent materials on hand
Class: Acids and Bases, Buffers, Indicators
Division: General, Analytical Chemistry
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