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LAB-MANUAL-GENERAL-PROPERTIES-OF-ACIDS-AND-BASES

The document outlines a laboratory activity focused on investigating the general properties of acids and bases. It includes objectives, materials needed, procedures for testing substances with litmus paper, and observing reactions with baking soda. The results are recorded in a data table to classify substances as acids, bases, or neutral based on their reactions.

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LAB-MANUAL-GENERAL-PROPERTIES-OF-ACIDS-AND-BASES

The document outlines a laboratory activity focused on investigating the general properties of acids and bases. It includes objectives, materials needed, procedures for testing substances with litmus paper, and observing reactions with baking soda. The results are recorded in a data table to classify substances as acids, bases, or neutral based on their reactions.

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Laboratory Activity #2.

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GENERAL PROPERTIES OF ACIDS AND BASES
Name : Grade/Strand &Section :
Group No. : Date:_______________Instructor : ____________
I. Objective:
This experiment aims to investigate the general properties of acids and bases. You will identify
common acids and bases, observe their physical and chemical characteristics, and perform simple
tests to distinguish between them.

II. Apparatus/Materials:
4 Red litmus paper
4 Blue litmus paper
Dilute sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
Dilute potassium hydroxide (KOH)
Baking soda (NaHCO₃)
Vinegar (acetic acid solution)
4 Test tubes
1 Test tube rack
1 Dropper / Pipette
1 Spatula

III. Procedures V. Observation & Inference

Part A: Testing Acids and Bases with Litmus


Paper

Obtain samples: Obtain small amounts of each


substance in separate test tubes.

Test with red litmus paper: Dip a piece of red


litmus paper into each test tube.
If the paper turns blue, the substance is a base.

Test with blue litmus paper: Dip a piece of blue


litmus paper into each test tube.
If the paper turns red, the substance is an acid.

Describe the color changes observed with the


litmus paper.

Record observations: Record the results in a data


table, noting whether each substance is an acid, a
base, or neutral.
Part B: Reacting Acids and Bases with Baking
Soda

Combine substances: Add a small amount of


baking soda to each test tube containing a
substance from Part A.

Observe reactions: Look for signs of a reaction,


such as gas production or fizzing.

Explain the reactions that occurred between the


substances and baking soda.

Record observations: Record your observations in


the data table.

IV. Data and Results :


Fill in the table below with the results you obtained from your experiment.

Red Litmus Blue Litmus Reaction with Baking


Substance Paper Paper Soda Acid/Base
Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) Turns blue Remains blue No reaction Base
Potassium Hydroxide
(KOH) Turns blue Remains blue No reaction Base
Baking Soda (NaHCO₃) Slightly blue Remains blue No reaction Weak Base
Vinegar (acetic acid
solution) Remains red Turns red bubbling Acid

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