Foods that Change Color with pH

Demonstrations for Middle School Science Classes and
High School Physical Science and Chemistry Classes

This web page is under development, but please feel free to arrange a visit.

The color of food is affected by pH, a unit that scientists use to measure acidity. We'll look at some colorful foods and vegetable extracts to see how their color changes with pH. Chemists, hobbyists and gardeners use similar colorful indicators to measure pH. We'll look at some of these indicators too as well as explore the definition of pH. Many of the experiments can be repeated at home.


To arrange a visit, contact: Bill Switzer

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