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Learning About Acids and Bases
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The chemistry of acids and bases is a fundamental area of study in the physical sciences. The following activity is really two exercises in one. First, students learn to distinguish between acids and bases using various…
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Observing the Effects of Acids and Bases
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Combining acid/base chemistry, cell biology, and quantitative research methods, this “egg-ceptional” activity promotes a truly interdisciplinary perspective. First, students find out what effect acids and bases have on…
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Acid-Base Titration and Neutralization Reactions
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The purpose of this lab is for students to apply what they know about the characteristics of acids and bases, neutralization reactions, and stoichiometry to answer a practical question ”What Is the Concentration of…
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The purpose of this free sample lab is to introduce students to the physical and chemical properties of acids and bases. The lab can be used at the beginning of a unit on acid-base chemistry to set the stage for future…
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Science Sampler: Professor Color Presents... Acids, bases, and indicators
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If you are looking for an exciting way to introduce a unit on acids, bases, and indicators, consider using the following demonstration, based on a chemistry presentation described by Hutton and Smith (1984), which has…
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Soil Studies: Applying acid-base chemistry to environmental analysis
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To help secondary students understand acid-base chemistry, two educators design experiments focusing on acid rain’s effect on soil. Students conduct experiments to measure the pH of rainwater and soil before and after…
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Resources to teach students about acids and bases. Ideas for developing inquiry as part of the unit.
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