All Acids and bases articles
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Class experimentTitrating sodium hydroxide with hydrochloric acid
Use this class practical to explore titration, producing the salt sodium chloride with sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid. Includes kit list and safety instructions
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ResourceDetermining unknown concentration | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 14–16 years
Guide learners to connect their thinking about calculating unknown concentrations following a titration
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ResourceConcentration of acids | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 14–16 years
Learners connect their understanding of dissolved ions, concentration and how chemicals are labelled with this single-page worksheet
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Class experimentTitradiad asid–bas ar raddfa ficro
Defnyddio titradu ar raddfa ficro i gwblhau niwtraliad asid–bas gyda sodiwm hydrocsid yn y sesiwn ymarferol hon yn y dosbarth. Mae’n cynnwys rhestr o’r cyfarpar a chyfarwyddiadau diogelwch.
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Class experimentA microscale acid–base titration
Use microscale titration to complete an acid–base neutralisation with sodium hydroxide in this class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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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