• Chemistry
  • Year 12

Properties of Acids and Bases and the pH Scale

approx. 10 hrs

3 topics

31 concepts

Develop critical skills and understanding of Acids and Bases, pH and Titration

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Overview

In this learning program, students will cover the Arrhenius and Bronsted/Lowry definitions of Acids and Bases, reactions, strength, pH and associated calculations, indicators and titration. This is a critical component of the final examinations for Chemistry.

Topics & Concepts We Cover

This learning program is made up of the following 3 topics, broken down into 31 concepts.

  • Resource: Periodic Table 1 concept

    1. The Periodic Table

  • Properties of Acids and Bases 13 concepts

    1. Strength vs. Concentration

    2. Bases

    3. Definitions of Acids

    4. Hydronium Ions

    5. Acids

    6. Strong Bases vs. Weak Bases

    7. Distinguishing Strength with Hydrolysis Reactions

    8. Strong Acids vs. Weak Acids

    9. Common Strong Bases and Common Weak Bases

    10. Classifying Acids

    11. Common Strong Acids and Common Weak Acids

    12. Polyprotic Acids

    13. Acids or Bases?

  • pH Scale and Calculations 17 concepts

    1. Calculating pH, pOH, [H3O+] and [OH?]

    2. pH and Strength of Acids and Bases

    3. pH after Dilution

    4. pH after Neutralisation Reactions

    5. pH of Combined Solutions of Strong Acids or Strong Bases

    6. Calculating pH of Strong Acids and Bases

    7. Calculating pOH

    8. Relationship between pH and pOH

    9. Calculating [H3O+] and [OH?] using pH

    10. Calculating pH using [H3O+]

    11. Calculating [H3O+] and [OH?] using Kw

    12. Ion-Product Constant Kw

    13. The pOH Scale

    14. The pH Scale

    15. The pH Scale and Significant Figures

    16. Autoionisation of Water

    17. pH of Common Substances

What you'll get

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  • All the content required to help you master the syllabus, including theory, worked examples, exam preparation and practice questions

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  • You and your parents receive a comprehensive feedback report after every session
  • Every session is recorded and available for you to watch at any time, allowing you to review what was covered

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