Unit 8: Acids and Bases

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    Equilibrium Constants, Le Châtelier's Principle | High School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Activity: How do Pollutants Affect our Oceans? Mark as Favorite (35 Favorites)

    In this activity, students will use the simulation, Surface Ocean pH Levels, from the Chemistry in Context Simulation Suite to investigate the values related to ocean acidification and interpret systems with multiple equilibria.

  • Acid & Base Theories, Strong vs Weak, pH, Titrations, Equivalence Point | High School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Activity: Acid Base Escape Room Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

    In this activity, students will work collaboratively to apply their acid-base chemistry knowledge in order to “escape the room.” Students will have to apply their understanding of many different facets of acid-base chemistry, including the Arrhenius Acid-Base model, Brønsted-Lowry Acid-Base model, pH calculations, and acid-base titrations, while utilizing puzzles and ciphers to work through the escape room clues. This engaging activity is not only fun for all students but also allows for interactive and collaborative review.

  • Buffers, pH | High School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lab: Assessing the Alkaline Diet Using a Buffer System Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

    In this lab, students will create a buffer that models the buffer system of human blood. They will then test the buffer system by adding lemon juice to simulate the consumption of acidic food. Analyzing the data collected in the lab will help students better understand the purpose of a buffer system. Additionally, students will evaluate the claim that the Alkaline Diet can make you healthier. This lab includes two student lab options—a general chemistry version, and an AP chemistry version.

  • Indicators, pH, Acid & Base Theories | High School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lab: Odorants as pH Indicators Mark as Favorite (13 Favorites)

    In this lab, students will observe how the aromas of common pantry items (vinegar, coffee, liquid aminos) change with pH, and relate these observations to their understanding of acid-base equilibrium.

  • Buffers | High School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Activity: What are Buffers? Mark as Favorite (34 Favorites)

    In this activity, students will complete a card sort that will allow them to understand what makes up a buffer solution and how it works to keep pH from changing.

  • Buffers, Acid & Base Theories | High School

    Lesson Plan: Preparation and Evaluation of Buffers Mark as Favorite (33 Favorites)

    In this lesson students will use multiple methods to calculate and prepare buffered solutions with a desired pH. Upon preparation of the solutions, the students will explore differing aspects of buffers including buffering capacity and predominant form.

  • Salts, Equilibrium Constants, Strong vs Weak | High School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lesson Plan: Categorizing, Calculating and Applying Concepts from Weak Acids, Weak Bases and Salts Mark as Favorite (59 Favorites)

    In this lesson students will write dissociation reactions to make connections between conjugate acid-base pairs. They will use beaker diagrams in a cooperative group activity to better understand why the pH calculation for a weak acid/base is not the same for a strong acid/base. Finally, students will apply these concepts in a lab in which they will identify several unknown, clear, colorless solutions using factors such as pH, conductivity and reactivity. The activities in this lesson can be used in sequence or as standalone activities.

  • Titrations, Acid Base Reactions, Indicators, Chemical Change, Stoichiometry, Balancing Equations, Concentration, Molarity, Error Analysis, Dimensional Analysis, Measurements | High School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lab: Vinegar Quality Control Mark as Favorite (46 Favorites)

    In this lab, students will perform a titration of a vinegar sample to determine if it is it close to the concentration claimed on the bottle.

  • Titrations, Equivalence Point, Indicators, Acid Base Reactions, Chemical Change, Salts, Molarity, Reaction Rate, Order of Reaction , Error Analysis | High School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lab: Titration Lab with Kinetics Mark as Favorite (15 Favorites)

    In this lab, students calculate the molarity of an unknown using a titration and also by solving for a dilution.

  • Titrations, Strong vs Weak, Indicators, pH, Equivalence Point, Acid Base Reactions, Balancing Equations, Graphing | High School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lab: Titration Curves Mark as Favorite (21 Favorites)

    In this lab, students graphically observe a plot of micro acid/base titrations and determine the equivalence point of each plotted curve.

  • Strong vs Weak, Indicators, Titrations, pH | High School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lab: Titration Mark as Favorite (8 Favorites)

    In this lab, students will learn the difference between strong, weak, and concentrated acids by carrying out various titrations.

  • Ionic Bonding, Net Ionic Equation | High School

    Lab: The pH of Salts Mark as Favorite (17 Favorites)

    In this lab, students will determine whether an aqueous solution is acidic, basic, or neutral. Students will write net ionic equations for the hydrolysis of a solution.

  • Indicators, Acid Base Reactions | High School, Elementary School, Middle School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Demonstration: Another Secret Message Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)

    In this demonstration, students will observe a hidden message while understanding simple acid/base chemistry and indicators.

  • Titrations, Concentration, Indicators, Acid Base Reactions, Equivalence Point, Molarity | High School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lab: Lethal Dose Mark as Favorite (39 Favorites)

    In this lab, students will perform several titrations to calculate the concentration of potentially “lethal” medicycloprophic solutions.

  • Indicators, Identifying an Unknown | Middle School, High School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lab: Indicators of Acids and Bases Mark as Favorite (32 Favorites)

    In this lab, students will use various indicators to identify unknown (clear) solutions as acidic, basic, or neutral.

  • Salts, Indicators, Strong vs Weak, Net Ionic Equation | High School

    Lab: Hydrolysis of Salts Mark as Favorite (17 Favorites)

    In this lab, students will observe the hydrolysis of several salt samples. They will first predict which solutions are acidic, basic or neutral, and then discover the pH of each through the use of indicators. Students will share and compile their experimental results, as well as have an opportunity to determine the net-ionic equations for each reaction.

  • Limiting Reactant, Acid Base Reactions, Stoichiometry, Indicators, pH, Dimensional Analysis, Mole Concept, Measurements, Concentration, Molarity | High School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lab: Acid/Base Stoichiometry Mark as Favorite (13 Favorites)

    In this lab, students experience a limiting reactant and can physically see the difference in amounts of product generated. They also see which reactant is in excess.

  • Strong vs Weak, Titrations, Acid Base Reactions, Equivalence Point, Indicators, pH, Concentration, Molarity, Measurements | High School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lab: Acid Base Reactions Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)

    In this lab, students will witness a reaction between an acid and base. One will be strong, and the other may be weak or strong--it's up to them to determine.

  • Indicators, Le Châtelier's Principle, Acid Base Reactions, Chemical Change, Chemical Change, Limiting Reactant, Reaction Rate, Observations, Chemical Change | High School

    Demonstration: Milk of Magnesia Magic Mark as Favorite (100 Favorites)

    In this demonstration, students will observe a color change in a milk of magnesia solution as vinegar is added.

  • Titrations, Indicators, Molarity, Concentration | High School

    Demonstration: How to Perform a Titration Mark as Favorite (38 Favorites)

    In this demonstration, the teacher will show how a titration is set-up and performed. Also, the teacher will utilize different indicators to show how they work and why they are necessary. At the end of the demonstration, the teacher will also explain how to calculate the molarity of the unknown substance.

  • Indicators, Acid Base Reactions, Chemical Change, Observations | High School, Elementary School, Middle School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Demonstration: Secret Message Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

    In this lesson, students will observe a hidden message while understanding simple acid/base chemistry and indicators.

  • Titrations, Concentration, Acid Base Reactions, Indicators, Molarity, Interdisciplinary | High School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lab: Calculating Acid in Lemon-Lime Soda Mark as Favorite (55 Favorites)

    In this lab, students will investigate the molarity of citric acid in a clear, lemon-lime flavored soft drink through titrations with 0.10M NaOH and an indicator.

  • Review, Culminating Project, Mixtures, Separating Mixtures, Beer's Law, Concentration, Redox Reaction, Half Reactions, pH, Titrations, Buffers, Indicators, Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding, Alloys, Percent Composition, Le Châtelier's Principle, Enthalpy, Calorimetry, Conductivity | High School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lesson Plan: AP Chemistry Experimental Evidence Review Mark as Favorite (47 Favorites)

    In this lesson, students will evaluate data from 16 simulated lab experiments that were designed to mirror the Recommended Labs from the College Board. Corresponding lab experiments and demonstration options have also been included for teacher reference.

  • Review, Culminating Project | High School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lesson Plan: AP Chemistry Big Idea Review Mark as Favorite (126 Favorites)

    In this lesson, students will complete a review of all of the AP Chemistry Big Ideas and Learning Objectives using questions targeting each learning objective. This lesson is based on the AACT AP Chemistry Webinar series: What’s the Big Idea? Last Minute AP Chem Review and What’s the Big Idea? AP Chemistry Review Redux. 

  • Titrations, Limiting Reactant, Acid Base Reactions, Indicators, Chemical Change, Equivalence Point, Stoichiometry, Balancing Equations, Chemical Change, Graphing, Error Analysis, Chemical Change, Error Analysis, Measurements, Concentration, Molarity | High School

    Access is an AACT member benefit. Lab: Acid-Base Mole Ratio Mark as Favorite (16 Favorites)

    In this lab, students study several concepts, including acid-base reactions, limiting reactants, and stoichiometry, by observing the contained reaction of acetic acid (diluted vinegar) with sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda) in an unconventional, cost effective titration.

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