The color that a substance turns a pH indicator is a characteristic property of that substance. An acid can neutralize a base, and a base can neutralize an acid Students squeeze red cabbage leaves in ...

However, water comes from different sources, like tap water or river water. These water samples have other substances dissolved in them. They might show up as slightly acidic or slightly alkaline ...

Pour the liquid from the plastic bag into a cup. Discard the leaves. The liquid is your red cabbage indicator. Your red cabbage indicator should be dark blue in color. The color of the cabbage ...