Acids, Bases, and pH
Students will explore the properties of acids and bases, the pH scale, and neutralization reactions.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between acids and bases based on their chemical properties.
- Explain the significance of the pH scale in various contexts.
- Construct a neutralization reaction equation and predict its products.
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