Description: In this clip the presenter explains that toiletries are made of chemicals. She then talks to an expert about how it is important to know why household substances might be acidic, alkaline, or neutral. They demonstrate the use of universal indicator paper which changes colour in the presence of acids and alkalis. Cola, which is acidic, turns the paper red, whereas bleach, which is alkaline, turns the paper blue.
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