All Acids and bases articles – Page 3
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CPDApplying practical knowledge to unfamiliar contexts
Prepare students to use their learning in different situations
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Magnificent moleculesHydrochloric acid
The science behind one of the most commonly used laboratory acids
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Magnificent moleculesEthanoic acid
Hayley Bennett reveals the science behind everyone’s favourite household acid
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ResourceInorganics in aqueous solution 16–18
Test your students familiarity with acid base chemistry and ligand substitution reactions with this Starter for ten worksheet of questions about inorganics in aqueous solution.
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ResourceAcids and bases 16–18
Challenge your students to answer Starter for ten questions on acid and bases topics such as pH, Kw, titrations and buffer solutions.
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NewsChemical analysis reveals origin of Pompeian mosaic tiles
Portable spectrometers shed light on the materials used in ancient Roman mosaics
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IdeasHow to teach acids, bases and indicators for all
Ensuring accessibility for students with motor or visual difficulties
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Magnificent moleculesPhenolphthalein
A molecule with two very different use: it’s in pH indicators and – laxatives
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ExperimentTesting acids and bases on a microscale
Test various substances with indicator solution and look for colour changes in this microscale class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ExperimentMicroscale reactions of metals with acids
Try this class practical to explore reactivity series with various metals as they react with acids on a microscale. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceTeacher subject knowledge self assessment tests
Use these diagnostic tests to self-assess your chemistry subject knowledge, and identify strengths and areas for development. These two quizzes test at the pre-16 level. Complete the first to get feedback broken down by topic. Use the second quiz to check progress, once you’ve refreshed your knowledge in key topics.
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ResourceTeacher subject knowledge self assessment: post-16
Use these diagnostic tests to self-assess your chemistry subject knowledge, and identify strengths and areas for development
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ResourceAnecdotes: The murder of Rasputin
The story of the attempted murder of Rasputin and why it didn’t work.
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ExperimentCreating an effervescent universal indicator ‘rainbow’
This quick practical uses existing chemicals in your learning space, for students to observe the effervescent reaction that causes universal indicator to create a ‘rainbow’ of colour. Kit list and safety instructions included.