Acid + Base -> Neutral
Description: Using two color indicator, an acidic solution and a basic solution are mixed together to get a third color – indicating a neutral solution. An efficacious way of showing that mixing acids and bases gives neutral solutions.
Source: UW Card Catalog
Year: N/A Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Acid, Base, Neutral, Indicator
Rating: 
Hazard: Low
- Mild toxicity hazard
- Mild skin corrosion hazard
- Corrosive to metals
- Mild inhalation hazard
Effectiveness: Average
- Good connection from demo to course material
- Secondary observations
- Mild effects are seen by audience
- Moderate reliability
- Results are clearly observable with guidance
Difficulty: Medium
- Use of scientific glassware
- Volume-dependent addition required
- Precise, continuous manipulations required
- Prior training recommended
Safety Precautions:
- Gloves required
- Eye protection required
- Absorbent material on hand
- Sodium bicarbonate on hand
Class: Acid-Base Reactions, Indicators
Division: General
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