Equilibrium and Acid Base Systems · Autumn Term
pH Calculations for Weak Acids and Bases
Performing calculations involving Ka, Kb, and the pH of weak acid and base solutions.
Key Questions
- Construct an equation to calculate the pH of a weak acid solution.
- Compare the pH of a strong acid and a weak acid of the same concentration.
- Analyze the assumptions made when calculating pH for weak acid solutions.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: Chemistry - Acids, Bases and BuffersA-Level: Chemistry - pH Calculations
Year: Year 13
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Equilibrium and Acid Base Systems
Period: Autumn Term
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