7 Fc-5
Using pH
Name Class Date
Some scientists measured the pH of solutions of substances that may be found around your home.
The substances and their pH numbers are shown in the boxes below.
A Use a pH colour chart to work out what colour universal indicator would be in each substance.
B Colour in the strip of indicator paper in each box to show this colour.
C Cut out the boxes and sort them into three groups – acids, alkalis and neutral solutions.
D Write a title and your name at the top of a clean sheet of paper. Copy out the sentences below
filling in the gaps with the words from the box. (You will not need to use all the words or
numbers.)
Universal is used to work out the pH of solutions.
If the pH is less than the solution is an acid; if it is over 7 it is an and
if it is equal to 7 it is a solution.
acid alkali neutral 0 7 14 number indicator
E Divide the rest of your sheet of paper into three columns headed ‘Acids’, ‘Alkalis’ and ‘Neutral
solutions’.
F Stick each of the boxes in the correct column.
Toothpaste Washing powder Vinegar Pure water
pH 9 pH 10 pH 3 pH 7
Fizzy drinks Oven cleaner Soap Salt water
pH 4.5 pH 13 pH 8 pH 7
Stomach acid Hair dye Sea water Rainwater
pH 2 pH 11 pH 8 pH 5.5
Sugar solution Lemon juice Milk Baking soda
pH 7 pH 2.5 pH 6.5 pH 9
I can…
● state the colour of universal indicator for solutions with particular pH numbers
● use the pH scale to state if a solution is acidic, alkaline or neutral.
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