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By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com Guide to Chemistry since 2001

Home & Garden pH Indicators

Wednesday June 18, 2003
Chemical tests don't necessarily require expensive chemicals or esoteric equipment. For example, many common household items and garden plants can be used to test acidity or pH. Almost all plants contain pH-sensitive anthocyanins that change color according to hydrogen ion concentration.

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