Classroom Resources: Acids & Bases

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  Equilibrium Constants, Establishing Equilibrium, Reaction Quotient, Graphing | High School

  Activity: Shaking Dice to Model Equilibrium Principles

  In this activity, students work together in small groups using a variety of multi-sided dice to model the dynamic character of a chemical equilibrium. Students will collect, share and analyze data in order to understand that the rate of a chemical reaction depends on the concentration of reactants (and products) as modelled by the different sided dice.

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

  Lesson Plan: AP Chemistry Experimental Evidence Review

  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.

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  Observations, Physical Change, Chemical Change, Chemical Change, Mixtures, pH | Elementary School

  Demonstration: The Chemistry of Cheese

  In this demonstration, students will observe the chemical process that occurs when making cheese. Students will be become more familiar with fundamental chemistry terms while making important observations.

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  Observations, Chemical Change, Balancing Equations, Chemical Change, Activity Series, Acid Base Reactions, Electron Transfer, Electrons, Predicting Products | High School

  Simulation: Metals In Aqueous Solutions

  In this activity, students will run simulated tests of various metals in aqueous solutions to determine the relative reactivity of these metals. A total of eight metals will be observed in various combinations with the corresponding metal nitrate solutions and hydrochloric acid. Students will interpret the data collected to construct an activity series of the elements used in this simulation.

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  Indicators, Acid & Base Theories, pH | High School

  Lab: Odorants as pH Indicators

  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.

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  Balancing Equations, Combustion, Classification of Reactions, Chemical Change, Acid Base Reactions | Middle School, High School

  Animation: Classifying Chemical Reactions Animation

  In this animation, students will learn about some of the ways to classify different types of chemical reactions. It covers synthesis (combination), decomposition, single replacement (single displacement), double replacement (double displacement), combustion, and acid-base neutralization reactions.

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  Balancing Equations, Classification of Reactions, Chemical Change, Acid Base Reactions | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Animation Activity: Classifying Chemical Reactions

  In this activity, students will learn about some of the ways to classify different types of chemical reactions. It covers synthesis (combination), decomposition, single replacement (single displacement), double replacement (double displacement), combustion, and acid-base neutralization reactions.

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  Identifying an Unknown, Titrations, Acid Base Reactions, Molarity | High School

  Lesson Plan: Investigating a Suspicious Drowning with Titrations

  In this lesson, students take on the role of a forensic chemist who is tasked with investigating a suspicious drowning incident. Students will conduct a series of titrations on an evidence sample of water collected from the victim's lungs as well as on several water samples from local water sources (lakes, rivers, wells, etc.) Based on their findings, they will determine where the victim actually drowned.

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  Reaction Rate, Chemical Change, Chemical Change, Exothermic & Endothermic, Heat, Temperature | High School

  Lab: A Comparison of Two Chemical Reactions

  In this lab, students will perform two chemical reactions, one between acetic acid and sodium bicarbonate and the other between the citric acid and the sodium bicarbonate in an Alka-Seltzer tablet when dissolved in water. Both reactions will produce gas while reacting in a closed plastic sandwich bag, causing it to inflate. Students will observe the reactions and analyze the results in order to understand indicators of chemical changes, heat flow, and factors that affect reaction rates

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  History, Strong vs Weak, Acid & Base Theories, Acid Base Reactions, pH | Middle School, High School

  Activity: What are Acids & Bases? Video Questions

  In this lesson, students will watch a video and answer questions about acids and bases. They will learn about characteristics of acids and bases, the pH scale, and the role of acids in biochemistry.

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  Physical Properties, Concentration, Chemical Properties, pH | Middle School

  Activity: Would You Drink it?

  In this activity, students are provided with data regarding the water quality at multiple locations throughout a city. Students will determine which location should be prioritized for cleaning of contaminates. Students will utilize Claim Evidence and Reasoning (CER) to develop a claim that is supported by the data provided.

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  Concentration, Molarity, Net Ionic Equation, Titrations, Indicators, Strong vs Weak, Acid & Base Theories, Buffers | High School

  Lesson Plan: Acids and Bases Unit Plan

  The AACT high school classroom resource library and multimedia collection has everything you need to put together a unit plan for your classroom: lessons, activities, labs, projects, videos, simulations, and animations. We constructed a unit plan using AACT resources that is designed to teach the topic of acids and bases to your students.

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  Stoichiometry, Titrations, Reduction, Redox Reaction, Oxidation, Half Reactions, Oxidation Number | High School

  Lesson Plan: Redox Reactions & Titrations

  This lesson students will review oxidation states, half-reactions, balancing reactions and understand how to complete calculations and perform a redox titration.

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  Observations, Chemical Change, Chemical Change, Acid Base Reactions | Middle School, High School

  Lab: How do Sinkholes Form?

  In this lab students will learn how acidic groundwater reacts with limestone, causing it to erode. Sinkholes form when eroded limestone underneath the surface of the earth can no longer support the ground above it. Students will test how acid reacts with a variety of rocks and determine which rocks would be best to build a city on top of in order to reduce the chance of sinkholes forming.

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  History, Strong vs Weak, Acid & Base Theories | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Acid & Base Guys Video Questions

  In this activity, students will watch a video about the history of acids and bases. They will learn about the evolution of these theories, from Lavoisier to Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, and Lewis.

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  Observations, Physical Change, Chemical Change, Chemical Change, Indicators | Elementary School

  Lesson Plan: Explorations of Baking Soda and Vinegar

  In this lesson, students complete a series of simple lab experiments to better understand chemical reactions as well as differentiate between chemical change and physical change. Students will also be introduced to the pH scale, and have the opportunity to understand how chemical reactions can be used in real-world scenarios.

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

  Lab: Hydrolysis of Salts

  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.

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  Concentration, Acid & Base Theories | High School

  Lesson Plan: Calculating pH, A Look at Logarithms

  In this lesson, students will be introduced to a base-10 logarithmic scale and use it to calculate pH from hydrogen ion concentration. Often students are able to calculate pH by pushing the correct buttons on their calculators, but they don’t understand what the values mean. This lesson attempts to bridge that gap using a guided inquiry model.

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  Acid & Base Theories, Buffers | High School

  Lesson Plan: Preparation and Evaluation of Buffers

  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.

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  Strong vs Weak, Equilibrium Constants, Salts | High School

  Lesson Plan: Categorizing, Calculating and Applying Concepts from Weak Acids, Weak Bases and Salts

  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.

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  Interdisciplinary, Indicators | Middle School, High School

  Lab: Exhaling Acid

  In this lab students will observe how increased carbon dioxide levels lead to a build-up of acidic conditions.

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  Indicators | High School

  Lab: Exploring the Properties of Acids and Bases

  In this lab, students will rotate through five stations. They will explore the properties of many household substances and discover a few properties of acids and bases.

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  Stoichiometry, Percent Composition, Titrations, Indicators, Acid Base Reactions | High School

  Lab: The Egg-straordinary Issue

  In this lab students will determine the percent composition of calcium carbonate contained in an eggshell by using a back titration in order to address a farmer’s concerns about his hen’s fragile eggs. Two versions of the student lab are included, a scripted version, and an inquiry version.

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  Concentration, Molarity, Titrations, Indicators | High School

  Demonstration: How to Perform a Titration

  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.

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  Solubility, Molecular Structure, Buffers | High School

  Lab: Aspirin Tablets: Are they all the Same?

  In this lab, students will design an experiment to test the time and completeness of dissolution of various types of aspirin in different pH environments.