Acid Base experiment

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Materials:

 Fresh Lemon (big lemon (1 only) small lemon ( more than 5)

 A knife
 A small measuring cup and measuring spoon
 Baking soda
 Liquid dish soap
 A clear cup for reaction

Procedure:

1. Roll the lemons on the counter like dough. This releases the juice inside the lemon.
2. Cut the lemon in half and carefully squeeze out the juice into a small measuring cup. (Note how
much juice was created from each lemon and put the juice aside)
3. Into the empty glass place one tablespoon of baking soda.
4. Add one teaspoon of liquid dish soap to the baking soda. Stir these up a bit.
5. Pour the lemon juice into the cup and stir. (Observe what happen to the lemon)

Answer the following:

1. Record your observation

2. What did baking soda (a base) and the lemon juice (an acid) releases when they combine
together?

3. What happened to the liquid soap as you combine it with the baking soda and lemon juice?