Gumamela pH Indicator

Science
 Introduction: The real gumamela flower in your
yard has more uses than just making the garden beautiful. The red petals
contain pigments called ambayanin which belong to a class of
phytochemicals that change color with a change in PH. The pigment service
as an alternative PH indicator In an acid solution the anthocyanin is red in
color, in a basic solution, its color rangers from green to brown; and in a
neutral solution like water, its color is a combination of reddish violet and
brown. Anthocyanin is also found in red cabbage and in the skin of eggplant.
Conventionally, litmus paper is used in the laboratory for a quick check if the
solution is an acid or a base. Blue litmus paper turns red in an acid, and red
litmus paper turns blue in a base. Which is a more sensitive pH indicator
litmus paper or the anthocyanin extract from red gumamela? In this activity,
you will prepare a pH indicator from the red gumamela flowers. You will use
this indicators to determine if a liquid is acidic, neutral or basic
 Objectives
-Prepare a pH indicator from red gumamela petals
-Use the prepared pH indicator to determine the pH of liquids
-Asses if the liquid is an acidic, a base or a neutral solution
-Verify the results of the gumamela indicator using conventional litmus paper
-Compare the sensitivity of gumamela
 Gumamela pH Indicator
Test Liquid Gumamela Litmus Acid Neutral Base
extract paper
Vinegar
Tap Water
Soap Solution
Human Saliva
Baby Cologne
Feminine wash
Soft Drink
Baking Soda
Solution