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The pH of Human Skin

The human skin acts as a natural barrier
to fight infection by pathogens. The skin pH
level plays an important role in fighting these
infections.
Our skin has a thin protective layer known
as acid mantle. This layer which is made of a
combination of an oily substance (sebum) and
sweat makes the skin acidic and protects the
skin from the external environment.

Corrosiveness Universal indicator

Blue litmus paper pH scale
and red litmus paper Phenolphthalein
pH value Titration
Neutralisation

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blue to red

active metals, produce (Formic acid)

Dilute hydrochloric acid

The endpoint of titration is reached when the pink colour of phenolphthalein turns
to colourless.

Pink colour

The colour of phenolphthalein indicator changes from pink to colourless.

Sodium
water
choride
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6.1 Properties of Acids and Alkalis

6.2 Neutralisation

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