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Topic IV Acids and Bases
Topic IV Acids and Bases
a. Introduction to acids and alkalis
Video
Visualising Chemistry (Part 1) – Exp 8.1 A Stoppered Small Bottle
Visualising Chemistry (Part 1) – Exp 8.2 A Stoppered Conical Flask
Visualising Chemistry (Part 1) – Exp 8.3 A Toy 'Acid Bomb'
b. Indicators and pH
Video
Visualising Chemistry (Part 1) – Exp 7.1 Universal Indicator
Visualising Chemistry (Part 1) – Exp 7.2 Phenolphthalein
Visualising Chemistry (Part 1) – Exp 7.3 Methyl Red
Videos on Chemistry Experimental Techniques – Use of pH Meter
Learning activity
Exemplars of Learning Activities – V. 1 A Jumping Metal (word files only)
Exemplars of Learning Activities – V. 1 A Jumping Metal (word files and video)
Simulation
PhET Interactive Simulations – pH Scale
c. Strength of acids and alkalis
Simulation
PhET Interactive Simulations – Acid-Base Solutions
Demonstration / experiment
Strong and weak acids
- Experimental manual
- Notes for teachers
Experiment
Two Acid Solutions
- Student worksheet
- Notes for teachers
d. Salts and neutralisation
Learning activity
Exemplars of Learning Activities – I.1 What’s Wrong with the Soil in the Flowerbed?
Simulation
PhET Interaction Simulations – Salts & Solubility
e. Concentration of solutions
Simulation
PhET Interactive Simulations – Molarity
PhET Interactive Simulations – Concentration
f. Volumetric analysis involving acids and alkalis
Experiment
"Low Sodium" Salt Substitutes
- Experimental manual
- Notes for teachers
Resource Book for Sixth-form Practical Chemistry – Experiment 3 Calcium Carbonate in Eggshell
Investigating the pH Change in Typical Acid-Alkaline Titration
- Experimental manual
- Notes for teachers
Quantitative Analysis of a Mixture of Carbonates (Inquiry-based Approach)
Determination of Sulphur Dioxide (SO
2
) in Dried Food Using Optimized Monier-Williams Method
- Experimental manual (Experiment 3; pp.22-29)
- Notes for teachers (Experiment 3; pp.41-51)
- Video
Video
Videos on Chemistry Experimental Techniques – Preparation Standard Solution (Part 1)
Videos on Chemistry Experimental Techniques – Preparation Standard Solution (Part 2)
Videos on Chemical Experimental Techniques – Titration (Part 1)
Videos on Chemical Experimental Techniques – Titration (Part 2)
Videos on Chemical Experimental Techniques – Titration (Part 3)
YouTube Resources:
Topic IV(a) Introduction to acids and alkalis
What is a base in Chemistry? Acids and Bases