Republic of the Philippines

CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY

BACOOR CITY – CAMPUS
Phase II, Soldiers Hills IV, Molino VI,
City of Bacoor, Cavite

Name: ______________________________ Date: __________

Course & Section: __________________ Score: __________

Activity No. 4
Distinguishing Compounds

I. Objectives:
a. Classify compounds whether acid, base, salt
b. Observe the color change of some substances using improvised indicator
II. Materials:
Calamansi juice, ampalaya extract, tomato extract, baking soda, iced tea, sugar solution,
vinegar, tap water, egg tray
III. Procedure:
1. Place one (1) teaspoon of each sample in each well of the egg tray.
2. Add 8-10 drops (or ½ teaspoon) of the plant indicator to the first sample. (If the sample is
solid, wet a pinch (size of 2-3match heads) of the solid with about ½ teaspoon of distilled
water)
3. Note the color produced. Record your observations in column 2 of Table 1.
Table 1. Acid or base nature of household materials

Sample Color of indicator Nature of Sample

Calamansi juice
Ampalaya extract
Tomato extract
Baking soda
Iced tea
Sugar solution
Vinegar
Tap water

IV. Guide Questions

1. Which of the substances are acid?
2. Which of the substances are base?
3. Differentiate acids, bases, and salt.
4. What taste is associated with all acids?
5. What happen when a metal such as zinc is placed in an acid?
6. What do the many common properties of acids depend on?
7. What effect does a base have on litmus paper?
8. What name would you give to a compound that has the formula Zn(OH)2?
9. What is salt?
10. What are the two products in every chemical reaction between acid and a base?