Color Changes in Butterfly Pea Tea

Color Changes in Butterfly Pea Tea

Assessment

Interactive Video

Chemistry

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

FREE Resource

Dr. B demonstrates the fascinating color-changing properties of butterfly pea flower tea when different substances are added. The tea turns blue initially, changes to purple with lemon or lime juice, and can be further altered with bases and acids. This makes it an intriguing gift for chemistry enthusiasts. The video concludes with a link for purchasing the tea.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What initial color does the butterfly pea flower tea turn when the dried flowers are added to water?

Red

Purple

Green

Blue

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the color of the tea when lemon or lime juice is added?

It turns green

It becomes purple

It stays blue

It turns red

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is butterfly pea flower tea considered a great gift for someone interested in chemistry?

It is a rare plant

It is very expensive

It changes color with pH changes

It tastes delicious

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What effect does adding a base have on the tea after lemon juice has been added?

It turns the tea red

It makes the tea more acidic

It neutralizes the acid and changes the color

It has no effect

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What color does the tea turn when hydrochloric acid is added?

Bright red

Dark blue

Yellow

Green

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential risk of adding hydrochloric acid to the tea?

It turns the tea green

It could burn your tongue

It makes the tea taste better

It makes the tea more nutritious