INTRODUCTION

pH is very important in everyday life as the pH of the soil can lead to

increased agricultural yield and the pH of oceans affects aquatic life.
pH is also important in the digestion of food, stopping tooth decay,
and acts as a remedy for the acidic effect of honeybee bite. The pH
value of a solution indicates whether it is acidic, neutral, or alkaline.
The common uses of pH in everyday life are –

pH plays an important role in the healthy growth of plants.

pH is important to activate the pepsin enzyme, which helps in the
digestion of protein in food.
With a change in the pH level of our blood, the human body gets
affected.
It is very important to know the pH value of certain chemicals and
other components that we use in our daily life. The common criteria
under which chemical components are categorized into acidic,
alkaline and natural in the pH scale are as follows:

Acid → pH value of 1 to 6
Neutral → pH value of 7
Alkaline → pH value of 8 to 14
Theory
Definition of pH
pH is defined as the decimal logarithm of the reciprocal of the
hydrogen ion activity, a H+, in a solution.
pH , also referred to as acidity, historically denoting "potential of
hydrogen" (or "power of hydrogen"), is a scale used to specify the
acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution. Acidic solutions (solutions
with higher concentrations of H+ ions) are measured to have lower
pH values than basic or alkaline solutions.

pH Value
The pH scale is a scale containing values from 0 to 14, where 0
indicates that the solution is very acidic, and 14 indicates it is very
alkaline.

A value less than 7 indicates that the solution is acidic in nature.

7 represents that the pH of the solution is neutral.
As the value increases from 7 to 14, it represents that the alkaline
nature of the solution is increased
Importance of pH in Everyday Life

The importance of pH in daily life is as stated below-

Plants and animals can survive only in a narrow range of pH changes.
Usually, animal and human bodies work in a pH range of 7 to 7.5.
When the pH value of rainwater is below 5.6, then it is called acid
rain. It causes the pH value of the water to be dropped and this
causes damage to aquatic life.
Further, when the pH value of our stomach decreases we get acidity
problems.
When the pH value of our mouth reduces, our teeth start to decay.
Changes in the pH value of the soil make it infertile.
This demonstrates how all living organisms and plants are sensitive
to pH changes.

pH Value Affects Existence of Living.

The existence of living beings is also affected by the pH value in the
following way –
Organisms require a certain pH value in order to grow at an ideal
pace.
In the human body, all the physiological reactions take place in the
pH range from 7 to 7.8.
When acid rain gets mixed with natural water bodies, the existence
of aquatic animals, plants, and microbes is at risk.
pH Value in the Digestive System

Our stomach generates HCl (Hydrochloric Acid) which helps in food

digestion and kills germs. This acid balances the pH value of the
stomach.
Normally, the pH value of our stomach is around 1.2. However, this
value may change when we consume more acidic or alkaline food.
When the pH value of our stomach decreases we suffer from acidity.
As a result, pH is important in everyday life as acidity can cause pain
and irritation in the stomach.
The acidity problems can be cured by consuming basic substances
like milk of magnesia which neutralize the excess acid produced in
our stomach.
Changes in pH Value Cause Tooth Decay
Normally, the pH value of our mouth is around 6. This value changes
when we eat or drink food.

A low pH value can lead to the decay of our teeth.

The enamel of the teeth is made of Calcium Phosphate, which is
insoluble in water. However, due to acid, it corrodes.
Afterwards, the enamel teeth get sensitive and bad breath occurs.
It might even result in tooth loss.
PROCEDURE OF Ph measurement
In our laboratory ,I measured the PH of different collected sample
by ph metere and PH paper.
RESULTS
SAMPLE NO. SAMPLE NAME PH VALUE
1 ALOEVERA GEL 6.4
2 GHEE 4
3 VINEGAR 3
4 MILK 6
5 DISTILLED 6.5
WATER
6 TAP WATER 7
7 SMASHED 5
APPLE
8 FACE WASH 6
9 SALIVA 6
CONCLUSION
Ultimately, the ph. value indicates how much H+ has
dissociated from molecule within a solution .The lower the
ph value (1-7) indicates the higher concentration of H + ions
In the solution and makes stronger the acidic solution. The
higher ph value(7-14) indicates lower H+ in a solution and
makes solution alkaline.
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ORIENTAL PUBLIC
SCHOOL
Chemistry Project

pH test determination of pH items in

our day to day life.

Name :Rahul Ghosh

Class:11 science 'A'

Roll-no: 14
Acknowledgement
It is heartily thanks to our principal Ms. Hardeep Kaur
Jandu Oriental Public School for giving us facilities and
opportunities. Brumarily I would like to thanks Mrs.
Tanushree Bhattacharya (PGT, Chemistry) whode
valuable guidance teacher has been the ones that
make it full proof success. Hey suggestions and her
instructions have served as the major contribution
towards completion of the project. I heartily thank our
Lab Assistant Mr. Chimanjit Hordal for his guidance and
suggestions during this project Then I would like to
thank paments and

friends who helped me with their valuable Auggestions

and primject guidance. has been helpful in various
phases. the completion of the poinject.

Last but not the least I would like to thanks. classmates

who have helped. Lot
 CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the project entitled-
"Determination of the Contents of pH of those items.
which are used in our day to day life". had been
completed satisfactorily by Rahul Ghosh of class 11-
science of Oriental Public School, Kalyani, in the
academic. year 2022-23 as per rules, regulations and
guidelines issued Central Board of secondary
Education. I have examined the project thoroughly
and base of my knowledge declared that the work
been carried out in original and genuine.
INDEX
S.NO TOPIC PAGE
NO
1 COVER PAGE 1
2 CERTIFICATE 2
3 Acknowledgemeny 3

4 INDEX 4
5 INTRODUCTION 5
6 Theory 6-10
7 RESULT 11
8 CONCLUSION 12

9 BIBLIOGRAGHY 13