CHM110H5 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Ph Meter, Mississauga, Food Technology
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I am a first year life science student pursuing a career in the medical field that is concerned about the equipment used in the laboratories. While attending the chemistry labs, i have noticed the electronic devices that measure the acidity and alkalinity of liquids1, called ph meters, are not functioning as they should. These instruments are connected to an electronic meter that displays a number corresponding to the strength of the substance measured. This causes the students and instructors to obtain inaccurate ph meter readings from the device. Students measure a variety of substances using ph meters. This could cause detrimental effects if an acidic solution gets in contact with eyes or skin. A student may also believe they are safe to drink a substance if the ph meter reads a neutral measurement, neither acidic nor basic. This may cause serious health effects if they drank an acid or base.
