Write a summary paragraph discussing this experiment and the results. Use the following questions to help guide the content of your paragraph. What was your hypothesis? According to your data, was your hypothesis was correct?
Why did some substances require larger additions before a color change was seen? What does this indicate about the strength of the acid or base?
What happened in the final step of the experiment? What does the final color indicate?
To what extent was this experiment useful in determining pH? Could a specific pH be determined using this procedure?
Why are acid and base indicators important? How could they be used in everyday life?