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Learners use red cabbage juice and pH indicator paper to test the acidity and basicity of household materials. The activity links this concept of acids and bases to acid rain and other pollutants.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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Visitors prepare six solutions combining vinegar and ammonia that range incrementally from acid (all vinegar) to base (all ammonia).

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - adult Under 5 minutes
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Learners conduct a simple experiment to model and explore the harmful effects of acid rain (vinegar) on living (green leaf and eggshell) and non-living (paper clip) objects.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 4 to 24 hours
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Learners observe a sealed container holding a clear colorless liquid. They shake the container and the fluid turns blue. When allowed to sit for a few moments, the fluid turns colorless again.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this chemistry demonstration, learners observe a chemical reaction that produces a colorful effect.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 18 Under 5 minutes
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In this activity, learners observe what happens when yeast cells are provided with a source of food (sugar). Red cabbage "juice" will serve as an indicator for the presence of carbon dioxide.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this chemistry activity, learners perform three chemical reactions in a sealed zip-top bag. Learners will record their observations and classify the changes as chemical or physical.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this investigation of reaction kinetics, learners alter the amount of iodate solution mixed with the same amount of starch solution.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 14 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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Learners make their own acid-base indicator from red cabbage. They use this indicator to test substances around the house.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Electrolysis is the breakdown of water into hydrogen and oxygen. This Exploratorium activity allows learners to visualize the process with an acid-based indicator.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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This lesson gives full instructions for making cabbage juice indicator, a procedure sheet for learners to record observations as they use the indicator to test materials, and extension activities to d

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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This activity uses turmeric, a common spice in curry, as an indicator for acidity and basicity. Turmeric is yellow in acid and neutral substances, but turns bright red with bases.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 11 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners write their initials by applying different clear "magic ink" solutions to separate pieces of paper and then "develop" the inks with other clear solutions.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 14 - adult Under 5 minutes
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In this activity on page 7 of the PDF (Chemistry—It’s Elemental), learners use iodine to identify foods that contain starch.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this chemistry demonstration, learners will discover that phenolphthalein is an acid/base indicator. One learner will read a poem about four witches making a potion.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 18 5 to 10 minutes