Household materials can be used for more than cleaning! In this collaborative experiment, emerging chemists use products such as vinegar and liquid antacid to explore chemical reactions that commonly occur in the human body.

Concepts

acids and bases, hydrolysis, chemical reactions, compounds, neutralization reactions

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Put learners in groups prior to implemtning the lesson

Classroom Considerations

• Organize all materials for a more timely process, especially with larger classrooms

Pros

• Household materials provide the class an exciting way to relate the pH spectrum with daily life
• Interactivity and collaborative learning allow for emerging chemists to view reactions as they occur and discuss with other peers for better understanding

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.6-8.1 RST.6-8.3 RST.6-8.7 RST.11-12.1 WHST.6-8.7 WHST.11-12.7