Compounds such as alcohols and glucose also contain hydrogen but are not categorised as acids. Describe an Activity to prove it.

To demonstrate that compounds such as alcohols and glucose, which contain hydrogen, are not categorized as acids, you can perform a simple activity involving the testing of their acidic or basic properties. Here’s an activity using litmus paper to prove this point:

Materials Needed:

Litmus paper (both red and blue)
Solutions of different substances: vinegar (acetic acid), a sugar solution (e.g., glucose dissolved in water), and a solution of an alcohol (e.g., ethanol or isopropanol).
Containers for the solutions
Droppers or pipettes
Procedure:

Prepare the solutions: In separate containers, prepare solutions of vinegar, sugar, and alcohol. Dilute them with water if necessary.

Label the containers: Label each container clearly so that you can identify which solution is which.

Test with litmus paper:
a. For the vinegar (acetic acid) solution:

Dip a piece of blue litmus paper into the vinegar solution.
Observe any color changes. Blue litmus paper turning red indicates acidity.
b. For the sugar solution (glucose):

Dip a piece of blue litmus paper into the sugar solution.
Observe any color changes. It should remain blue, indicating neutrality.
c. For the alcohol solution (ethanol or isopropanol):

Dip a piece of blue litmus paper into the alcohol solution.
Observe any color changes. It should also remain blue, indicating neutrality.
Further testing (optional):

To confirm that the alcohol is not acidic, you can also dip a piece of red litmus paper into the alcohol solution. If it remains red (indicating no change), it further supports the fact that alcohol is not acidic.
Observations:

The litmus paper dipped into the vinegar (acetic acid) solution turns red, confirming its acidity.
The litmus paper dipped into the sugar (glucose) solution remains blue, indicating neutrality.
The litmus paper dipped into the alcohol solution also remains blue, indicating neutrality.
Conclusion:
This activity demonstrates that compounds like glucose and alcohols, even though they contain hydrogen, are not categorized as acids. The litmus paper remains blue when in contact with these substances, indicating their neutral or non-acidic nature. In contrast, an acidic solution, such as vinegar, turns blue litmus paper red, signifying its acidity.