Acids and bases are a part of our daily lives! Curious chemists explore the pH of such solutions as shampoo, sriracha, and glass cleaner through a video from Socratica's Chemistry Lessons series. The narrator predicts what she thinks the pH of each substance will be, then tests it using a digital pH meter.

Concepts

acids and bases, acids, bases, ions, solutions, water

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• The video makes a great way to kick off an acid-base chemistry unit
• Bring additional examples to class, then test their pHs with a meter or indicator solution
  

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils should be aware of the properties of acids and bases
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• The video uses well-known examples to illustrate the concept of pH, making it very relatable
• Narrator stresses the properties of acids and bases as she tests each item
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2