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    Home » Red Cabbage Experiments

    Red Cabbage Experiments

    September 26, 2021 By Emma Vanstone Leave a Comment

    What can you do with red cabbage?

    Firstly, you could eat it? Boil it, make coleslaw or stew it with apples, or how about some red cabbage science experiments?

    To make red cabbage indicator all you need to do is slice a small amount of red cabbage and boil it for about 5 minutes until the water turns purple. Leave to cool and carefully sieve the mixture to remove the cabbage!

    Image of red cabbage for a red cabbage science post

    Red Cabbage Indicator

    Learn about acids and alkalis with a simple red cabbage indicator.

    colour changing potions made using red cabbage indicator

    Colour Changing Potions

    Make magical colour changing potions with red cabbage indicator.

    red cabbage indicator fizzy potions

    pH Indicator test strips

    Make your own pH indicator test strips using red cabbage indicator and filter paper.

    red cabbage pH indicator test strips

    Frozen Red Cabbage Indicator

    Try freezing any leftover red cabbage indicator and placing it on a plate of a mild acid or alkali ( lemon or lime juice or baking soda dissolved in water work well ).

    Frozen red cabbage indicator in vinegar
    Frozen red cabbage indicator in vinegar
    Frozen red cabbage indicator in baking soda and water
    Frozen red cabbage indicator in baking soda and water

    Red Cabbage Indicator Breath Test

    Find the pH of your breath with using red cabbage indicator!

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    Collage of different red cabbage indicator potions, different colours, fizzy ones and even red cabbage ice cubes

    Last Updated on March 16, 2022 by Emma Vanstone

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    Science Sparks ( Wild Sparks Enterprises Ltd ) are not liable for the actions of activity of any person who uses the information in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources. Science Sparks assume no liability with regard to injuries or damage to property that may occur as a result of using the information and carrying out the practical activities contained in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources.

    These activities are designed to be carried out by children working with a parent, guardian or other appropriate adult. The adult involved is fully responsible for ensuring that the activities are carried out safely.

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