OL Lab 8: Acids and Bases
Learning Objectives
Give examples of acids and bases from everyday life
Define pH and identify acids and bases using the pH scale
Apply the Bronsted-Lowry definition of acids and bases to chemical compounds
Describe the amphoteric and self-ionization capacity of water
Calculate the pH of a strong acid and base in solution
Assess whether a neutralization reaction will occur
Evaluate the outcome of simple acid-base reactions
Introduction
Have you ever consumed an acid or a base? Yes, you have! Acids and bases are found all around
us: In the food we eat, the beverages we drink, many of the everyday household products at
home and even inside us! In this virtual simulation, you will learn the fundamentals of acids and
bases and go through some of the ways they can be characterized and used in the lab.
Acidic life
How do acidic or alkaline foods affect the pH of our blood, and what does this even mean?
Together with your lab assistant, Marie, you will explore different concepts of acids and bases,
and investigate how alkaline foods can also contain acids. You will measure the pH of solutions,
and dive into these to experience what happens at the molecular level.
Salty mixtures
In order to determine what reactions occur when you mix acids and bases of different strengths,
you will have the freedom to mix these solutions and interpret the resulting salt products. And
don’t worry if you make mistakes – in this virtual lab, you can just reset and start over! On-the-
go quizzes will make sure you are up to speed, and you can always dive into the theory pages for
more in-depth explanations.
Corrosive everyday chemicals
Acids and bases can be corrosive and very dangerous to handle. But they also play a fundamental
role in all living things, in nature, and in the chemical industry.
Will you be able to measure the acidity of various substances around you?
Part 1: Complete the Labster lab: Acids and Bases
Part 2: Report and Reflection
Purpose: The purpose of this experiment is to show learn about acids and bases.
Observations:
The pH of water is 7
You can figure out what chemical it is based on what the pH is
There is no fixed minimum of pH
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Learning Objectives
Give examples of acids and bases from everyday life
Define pH and identify acids and bases using the pH scale
Apply the Bronsted-Lowry definition of acids and bases to chemical compounds
Describe the amphoteric and self-ionization capacity of water
Calculate the pH of a strong acid and base in solution
Assess whether a neutralization reaction will occur
Evaluate the outcome of simple acid-base reactions
Introduction
Have you ever consumed an acid or a base? Yes, you have! Acids and bases are found all around
us: In the food we eat, the beverages we drink, many of the everyday household products at
home and even inside us! In this virtual simulation, you will learn the fundamentals of acids and
bases and go through some of the ways they can be characterized and used in the lab.
Acidic life
How do acidic or alkaline foods affect the pH of our blood, and what does this even mean?
Together with your lab assistant, Marie, you will explore different concepts of acids and bases,
and investigate how alkaline foods can also contain acids. You will measure the pH of solutions,
and dive into these to experience what happens at the molecular level.
Salty mixtures
In order to determine what reactions occur when you mix acids and bases of different strengths,
you will have the freedom to mix these solutions and interpret the resulting salt products. And
don’t worry if you make mistakes – in this virtual lab, you can just reset and start over! On-the-
go quizzes will make sure you are up to speed, and you can always dive into the theory pages for
more in-depth explanations.
Corrosive everyday chemicals
Acids and bases can be corrosive and very dangerous to handle. But they also play a fundamental
role in all living things, in nature, and in the chemical industry.
Will you be able to measure the acidity of various substances around you?
Part 1: Complete the Labster lab: Acids and Bases
Part 2: Report and Reflection
Purpose: The purpose of this experiment is to show learn about acids and bases.
Observations:
The pH of water is 7
You can figure out what chemical it is based on what the pH is
There is no fixed minimum of pH
This study source was downloaded by 100000824189183 from CourseHero.com on 02-24-2022 11:47:35 GMT -06:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/65476799/OL-Lab-8-Acids-and-Basesdocx/
