All Acids and bases articles
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NewsOcean acidification could cause shark tooth corrosion
Scientists investigate the impact of carbon dioxide levels on blacktip reef shark teeth
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ArticleWhat’s the strongest base in the world?
Take a closer look at alkalis and superbases and explore how we use them
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Ideas5 ways to teach neutralisation and pH
Teacher-tested approaches to build 11–14 students’ basic understanding of acids, alkalis and indicators
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ResourceDecision tree: acid, base or buffer? | 16–18 years
Help learners understand which equation they need to answer questions about acids, bases and buffers by scaffolding their thinking
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IdeasWays to teach formation of salts
Secure your learners’ understanding of this core topic with teacher-tested recall strategies and experiments
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Class experimentMicroscale titration | 11–16 years
Use this simple microscale titration experiment with integrated instructions to introduce your learners to titrations
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Class experimentUniversal indicator microscale | 11–16 years
Introduce learners aged 11–16 to the concept of pH and address common misconceptions regarding the use of indicators
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Exhibition chemistryDemonstrations with dry ice
Explore changes of state and neutralisation reactions with this trio of demonstrations using solid carbon dioxide
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FeatureHow science can make burial, cremation and memorial greener
Does alkaline hydrolysis offer a more sustainable approach?
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ResourceInvestigating the sugar content and pH of fizzy drinks | 11–14 years
Compare fizzy drinks’ ingredients, acidities and health implications
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Class experimentAcid–base back titration | 16–18 years
Write balanced equations and calculate reacting masses and moles to find the limiting reagent
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ResourceAcids and bases | Review my learning | 14–16 years
A set of differentiated worksheets with answers to identify learning gaps and misconceptions on the topic of acids and bases.
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ResourcePractical planning: spot the mistakes | 14–16 years
Use these exam-style questions to check your learners’ understanding of experimental skills and strategies
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IdeasHelp students apply the right concepts in chemistry
How your students can use decision trees to improve exam success
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Ideas6 ways to teach strong and weak acids
Concentrate your students’ minds and they’ll soon master this topic
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Exhibition chemistryThe production and combustion of nitrocellulose
Get your students engaged in a flash with this impressive demo
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Exhibition chemistryThe reaction between sodium and chlorine
Use this to demonstrate this classic and spectacular chemistry experiment
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ResourceAcid–base indicators | 16–18 years
Test learners’ understanding of acid–base equilibria with this series of questions on indicators
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Exhibition chemistryShocking revelations 2: neutralisation reactions
Use this experiment to demonstrate the different behaviours of weak and strong acids
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IdeasEveryday neutralisation myths busted
Give real-world relevance to neutralisation reactions by testing the basicity of toothpastes