The pH scale and the chemistry of ocean acidification | 14–16 years

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Worksheet to develop understanding of the pH scale and apply it in the context of ocean acidification. Extension questions provide more challenge on carbonic acid and acid base equilibrium, leading to a research task on the consequences for marine organisms

Ocean acidification provides a useful and engaging context to explore your learners’ understanding of the pH scale. Use this worksheet to aid understanding during the lesson or as homework. Extension questions provide more challenge on carbonic acid and acid base equilibrium, leading to a research task.

Teacher notes provide answers to all questions in the student worksheet and a structure strip to support a longer-answer question.

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