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Chemistry 9: Acids and Bases

Phenomenon

Acid rain simulation in a baggie Washington International School

How effective is this in convincing you of the harmful effects of acid rain?

Acid- base theories

Acid-base reactions

Titrations

Indicator theory

pH

Extra: Strong and Weak acids

Prior Knowledge/Preview

Inquiry science
       Printable activity
       On-line activity

LAB experiments
       Lab #1  Acid-base activity: reactions and pH WIS
       Lab #2  How to do Titrations WIS and Titration Calculations WIS
       Lab #3  % CaCO3 in eggshell Washington International School
       Lab #4 Properties of Acids Washington International School


Aerospace CONNECTIONS:
Acids and Bases in space
Applications and examples:
   Corrosion


EXTENSION material for the curious
Orange Juice to Strawberry Float expt FLINN
Acid rain simulation-- + thinking routine WIS

IB Acid-base REVIEW WIS
Arrhenius, Brønsted-Lowry, Lewis acid-base theories WIS
Strong and Weak Acids and Bases WIS
Why Ocean Acidity Matters NMNH
Catfish whiskers are like ultra sensitive pH strips SI Magazine
Ocean acidification could have driven Earth's biggest extinction SI Magazine
Catfish whiskers are like ultra sensitive pH strips SI Magazine
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