MC1: BIOCHEMISTRY

UNIVERSITY OF THE CORDILLERAS

COLLEGE OF NURSING
INSTRUCTOR: MRS. BEVERLY B. SANTOS - BENTRES

NAME: _______________________ SCORE: __________________

YEAR AND SECTION: _________________ DATE: ___________________

ACTIVITY 4
BASIC pH SCALE

(Source: Baliton, M.C., n.d.)

I. OBJECTIVES:
• This activity will enable students to:
o Identify pH of substances
o Differentiate pH, acids and bases
o Identify Safety Considerations when handling acids and bases

II. APPARATUS AND MATERIALS: Simulation: LabXchange

III. PROCEDURE:
1. Using the pH indicator, determine the pH of the following substances:

Drain Cleaner Hand Soap Blood Spit

Water Milk Chicken Soup Coffee
Orange Juice Soda Pop Vomit Battery Acid

IV. DATA. Tabulate the data obtained.

Substances pH Value

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V. QUESTIONS FOR RESEARCH.

1. What is pH?
2. What is the difference between an acid and a base?
3. Enumerate at least five considerations when handling acids and bases.

VI. GENERALISATION: (Note: In the generalisation, do not use the “first person” in
making statements. Focus your topic on the title of the exercise.

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