Inquire

Discuss the following questions with your lab group:

  • What is the mechanism of action for antacids?
  • Do all antacids have the same efficacy?

Explore: Predict the pH of Common Solutions

Use the table below to predict whether a solution is an acid or a base and what you predict the pH will be.

SolutionAcid or Base?Predicted pHActual pH
Coffee
Soda
Water
Hand soap
Drain cleaner
Orange juice
Blood
Milk

After making your predictions, use the simulation at https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/ph-scale/latest/ph-scale_en.html to determine the actual pH of each solution.

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