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Wordless Wednesday - Testing pH at Home

Wednesday January 7, 2009
pH paper is used to test the acidity of aqueous solutions. (Getty Images)
You can make your own pH paper using common kitchen ingredients to test the acidity of chemicals in your home or lab.

Comments

January 7, 2009 at 2:07 pm
(1) Newlyweds Guide Francesca says:

What a nifty idea and colorful photo! It just puts a smile on your face. Thanks!

January 7, 2009 at 6:21 pm
(2) Franny Syufy says:

I just love your Wordless Wednesday projects, Anne! Now if I could find some ingredient that would approximate the desired urine pH for cats, I could turn it into a DIY article (with links, of course.) ;)

Franny

January 7, 2009 at 7:47 pm
(3) Nancy says:

I am hoping to do this myself this week…

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