6 ways to teach strong and weak acids

Two beakers with clear liquid and a reacting solid in each with one producing more bubbles than the other

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Concentrate your students’ minds and they’ll soon master this topic

Acid strength can be a tricky topic for teachers and students alike. In this article, a teacher fellow shares six tried-and-tested tips for chemistry teachers tackling the topic with 14–16 learners. It covers terminology, misconceptions, using diagrams and checking for understanding.

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