This color-changing lemonade doesn't just look cool—it's packed with science! Most liquids are an acid or a base that can be measured on a pH scale of 0 to 14. Our lemonade experiment uses Butterfly Pea Flower Tea, which contains anthocyanin, a natural pH indicator.
Tools & Materials:
1 Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Bag or 1 tsp. of loose flowers
1 cup of water
Ice
4 cups of lemonade
Measuring cups
Small ramekin or glass
4 glasses
Straw or spoon for stirring
Learn About Acids & Bases
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