OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY

POST LAB
GENERAL CHEMISTRY 1

Group 8
Members:
Jeromelle Concepcion
Ace Jewel Balag
Ezaine Amud
Charlene Baysic
Kurt Realin
Erik John Rendon
Gumamela (Hibiscus) as a Natural pH Indicator for Acids and Bases
MATERIALS OBSERVATION ACID OR BASE
Baking soda After 10-20 drops of Gumamela it Slightly alkaline which is base
turned slightly violet.
Vinegar After 10 drops of Gumamela it It is very acidic
turned pink
Dishwashing liquid After 5-10 drops it turned dark A base
green. The color of our
dishwashing liquid is green, In pH
scale it states that it’s slightly
alkaline
Toothpaste After 5-10 it’s still red which is the Very acidic
color of the toothpaste.
Feminine wash After about 5-10 drops of It turned slightly pink. In pH
Gumamela, the feminine wash and indicator it states that it’s acidic.
gumamela aren’t mixing. We
thought that we might put too much
of the feminine wash. We tried it
again and it turned slightly pink.
Orange juice After 10-20 drops nothing Very Acidic
happened. It’s still orange, which
states that it’s very acidic.
Soapy water After 10-20 drops it turned slightly A base
blue. (no. 11 in pH scale)
Fresh milk After 10-20 drops it turned violet A base

GUIDE QUESTIONS
1. What common household products are acid? What do these products have in common?
The common household products that is acidic is toothpaste, vinegar, feminine wash and
orange juice. What they have in common is that they share a common trait; they all have
pH levels below 7, making them acidic substances.
Toothpaste, Often contains ingredients like fluoride, phosphoric acid, or citric acid, which
contribute to its acidic nature.
Vinegar, Made from acetic acid, which gives it its sour taste and acidic properties.
Feminine wash, Typically formulated with ingredients closer to the natural acidity of the
vaginal area, such as lactic acid or other mild acids.
Orange juice, Contains citric acid and other natural fruit acids that give it a sour taste and
acidic properties.
2. What common household products are basic? What do these products have in common?
The common household products that is base is fresh milk, soapy water, dishwashing
liquid and baking soda. What they have in common is that they share the characteristic of
having pH levels above 7, designating them as basic substances.
Fresh milk, Milk contains lactic acid, but its overall pH tends to be slightly alkaline due
to the presence of other compounds like calcium and potassium.
Soapy water, Contains soap, which often includes alkaline substances like sodium
hydroxide or potassium hydroxide.
Dishwashing liquid, Contains surfactants and alkaline substances to help break down
grease and oils, making it more alkaline.
Baking Soda, Also known as sodium bicarbonate, it's an alkaline compound that raises
the pH of substances it's added to.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, Gumamela as natural pH indicator effectively distinguishes between acidic and
basic substances based on the color changes it undergoes when had a contact with these common
household products. The acid and bases solutions for each sample displayed distinct color
changes, according to the results. The study found that the gumamela varieties tested had natural
acid-base indicator qualities, which were supported by phytochemical analysis.