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Effect of Acids and Bases on the Browning of Apples - Chemistry Experiments

By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com

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Procedure - Day One

  1. Label the cups:
    • Vinegar
    • Lemon Juice
    • Baking Soda Solution
    • Milk of Magnesia Solution
    • Water
  2. Add a slice of apple to each cup.
  3. Pour 50 ml or 1/4 cup of a substance over the apple in its labeled cup. You may want to swirl the liquid around the cup to make sure the apple slice is completely coated.
  4. Make note of the appearance of the apple slices immediately following treatment.
  5. Set aside the apple slices for a day.

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