Chemistry 30

• Construct an operational definition of an acid and a base, using the characteristic properties of those substances.

• Describe the Brønsted-Lowry conceptual definition of acids and bases.

• Identify the conjugate acid of any base.

• Recognize substances which are amphiprotic (amphoteric).

• Compare the strengths of the dissociations in the dissociation series for a polyprotic acid.

• Investigate the nature of the production and use of acids and bases in our society.

Consider how the ionization of water interacts with acid and base dissociations.

• Recognize the relationship between the [H⁺] and [OH^-] in an aqueous system.

• Calculate the [H⁺] in a solution.

• Express the [H⁺] as a pH value.

• Explain how a logarithmic scale differs from an arithmetic scale.

• Estimate the pH of solutions, using indicator solutions and indicator papers.

Explore the principles of neutralization.

• Write equations for specific neutralization reactions, identifying the nature of each species.

• Develop skill in doing titrations.

Strengthen understanding of equilibria through quantitative analysis of acid/base reactions. (NUM)

• Discuss with peers how estimates of values are made.

• Use information from K_a tables to calculate pH values in solutions and check results of calculations with indicators.

• Understand the meaning of theory in science.

• Compare the nature of scientific knowledge with knowledge in other areas of study.

Understand that technology both shapes and is shaped by society. (TL)