Acids, Bases, and Salts · Solutions

The pH Scale and Strong vs Weak Acids

Defining acidity based on hydrogen ion concentration and the degree of ionization.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the mathematical difference between a pH 1 solution and a pH 3 solution?
  2. 2How does the concentration of an acid differ from its strength?
  3. 3Why do weak acids react more slowly than strong acids of the same concentration?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Chemistry - Chemical ChangesGCSE: Chemistry - Acids and Alkalis
Year: Year 10
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Acids, Bases, and Salts
Period: Solutions

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