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Indicator Test Tubes

The pH scale runs from 0 to 14. Universal indicator turns red in acids, green at neutral, and violet in alkalis.

In the picture

  1. Leftmost tube: red liquid, strongly acidic, about pH 1
  2. Second tube: yellow liquid, weakly acidic, about pH 5
  3. Middle tube: green liquid, neutral, pH 7
  4. Fourth tube: blue liquid, weakly alkaline, about pH 9
  5. Rightmost tube: deep violet liquid, strongly alkaline, about pH 13

Examples

  • Lemon juice is acidic.
  • Baking soda solution is alkaline.

Quiz: Indicator Test Tubes (Age 14)

  1. On the pH scale, what is a solution with a pH below 7 called?

    • Neutral
    • Alkaline
    • Acidic
  2. What pH value is neutral?

    • 7
    • 14
    • 0
  3. What colour does universal indicator turn in a neutral solution?

    • Green
    • Red
    • Violet

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Chemistry, Age 14