This program familiarizes students with the features of acids and bases, and discusses their physical and chemical properties. The pH scale is introduced with examples of strong and weak acids and bases and the concept of neutral substances is explored. The use of indicators to test the pH of acids and bases is explained, as well as showing the variety of indicators available and their specific uses. Students are shown how to make their own red cabbage indicator in the kitchen, and examples of acids and bases commonly found in the home are discussed. A description of neutralization reactions and their products concludes the program.

Originally released by Video Education Australasia, 2009. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on July 17, 2015.

Acids and Bases in the Home --(0:49) -- What are Acids? -- (1:37) -- What are Bases? -- (1:51) -- pH and Indicators -- (4:12) -- Acids and Bases around the House -- (4:25) -- Mixing Acids and Bases -- (3:26) -- Credits: Acids and Bases in the Home -- (1:29).