General Chemistry 2- Lithmus Paper

Experiment

Prepared By:
Engr. Reuben B. Verungque
Special Science Teacher 1
Litmus Paper Experiment

Objective:

This experiment aims to determine whether

the samples of common household materials
are acidic or basic.
Litmus Paper Experiment

Materials:

Vinegar Baking Soda

Calamansi Bleach
Coffee Milk
Fabric Softener Detergent
Tap Water Shampoo

10 petri dishes
Litmus Paper (Red and Blue)
Litmus Paper Experiment

Procedure:

1. Prepare all of the materials in the petri dish. For

powdery substance, dissolve it first in the water

2. Dip a piece of blue and red litmus paper in every

substances in the petri dish. Notice the change in color

3. Record your findings.

Litmus Paper Experiment

Household Substance Did the litmus paper changes its color?

Blue Litmus Paper Red Litmus Paper

Vinegar

Calamansi

Coffee

Fabric Softener

Tap Water
Litmus Paper Experiment

Household Substance Did the litmus paper changes its color?

Blue Litmus Paper Red Litmus Paper

Baking Soda

Bleach

Milk

Detergent

Shampoo
Litmus Paper Experiment
Analysis:

1.Which of the following substance exhibit acidity and

alkalinity based on the litmus paper test. Why?

2. What is the limitation of using litmus paper in testing

substance for its acidity/alkalinity?

3. What is the significance of knowing whether a

substance is acidic or alkaline? Give at least 2 real life
situations wherein such knowledge can be applied.