2006-09-22 05:39:25 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Ask your younger brother to drink it.
2006-09-22 05:41:41 · answer #1 · answered by Deep Thought 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
There is NO way to do that test. Unless, you can test for EVERY possible thing that could be dangerous which you cannot. If it contained peanut extract for example and you gave it to 10,000 people who were not allergic to it then it would appear "safe". If you are allergic to peanuts, you would drink it and die. There is NO such thing as safe. There is only safer. This is not a perfect world. Knowing 99.999% that is is OK does not make it a sure thing.
2006-09-22 05:50:20 · answer #2 · answered by gtoacp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use litmus paper to test for pH.
See if the liquid is flammable.
Weigh it and compare the weight to a similar volume of water
Check to see if it will dissolve salt (many organic solvents will not dissolve sodium chloride salt).
Test its boiling point.
If it passes all tests, see if an animal will drink it.
2006-09-22 05:49:49 · answer #3 · answered by pvreditor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Process of eliminations:
1. test for pH 7, if yes:
2. weigh 500ml - it should weigh exactly 9 grams, if so:
3. boil it, and if its boiling point is 100 degrees C then:
4. freeze it, and if its freezing point is 0 degrees AND the ice floats on the original liquid, then in all probability it is water.
Other wise dump it.
2006-09-22 05:53:50 · answer #4 · answered by Allasse 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put some pH paper in it.
Or if you are out of that see if the Dog will drink it, if not then dont go near it
2006-09-22 05:42:17 · answer #5 · answered by poli_b2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, no longer continually. there are a approach of issues that ought to correctly be in water that isn't impression the colour or smell of water that are also undesirable for us. frequently the tap water in our houses is secure. also for bottled waters in case you get any of the flavored stuff that promises aritificial sweeteners to it, those must be undesirable. The aritificial sweeteners are not any further solid for us.
2016-11-23 15:18:36 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A chemical testing kit?
2006-09-22 05:42:07 · answer #7 · answered by AngelWings 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would use universal indicator paper or dye - if it turns green u know pH is neutral at 7 and u can prob drink it as it's water, if it's red it's acidic and if it turns blue it's alkali
2006-09-22 11:38:19 · answer #8 · answered by myfairladyisasleep 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is too much uncertainty. If you are not sure what it is is it worth drinking?
You cannot drink pure water either - that can kill you.
2006-09-22 07:46:38 · answer #9 · answered by Stu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smell it? Ask yourself are you sooooo desperate for a drink.
2006-09-22 05:55:53 · answer #10 · answered by Tony h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋