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American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: P H and Color Change

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students see a demonstration of a color change using universal pH indicator and then change the concentrations of an acid and a base using a universal indicator to test the pH of the resulting solutions. Through an animation, they see...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Biology: Water, Acids, and Bases: Acids, Bases, P H, and Buffers

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the basics of acids, bases, proton concentration, the pH scale, and buffers in this article.
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Center of Science and Industry

Cosi Columbus: Cabbage Patch Chemistry [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Make your own indicator by using red cabbage leaves and common household items. Includes full list of materials, procedures, and scientific explanation of how to determine if a substance is acidic, basic, or neutral based on the colors...
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Reactions: Names to Know

For Students 5th - 8th
Acids and bases are scaled. These facts are good knowledge to have when classifying solutions as acidic, basic, or neutral.
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Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University: Acid Base Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Beginning with the example of the hydrangea, this page gives a good overview of acid-base chemistry.