Acid-Base Equilibria
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Acid-Base Equilibria

Students will apply equilibrium concepts to weak acids and bases, using the Bronsted-Lowry theory. They will learn to calculate the pH of strong and weak acids.

MOE Syllabus Outcomes8873 Core Idea 3: Acid-Base Equilibria8873 Learning Outcome 6(g) - (i)

About This Topic

Students will apply equilibrium concepts to weak acids and bases, using the Bronsted-Lowry theory. They will learn to calculate the pH of strong and weak acids.

Key Questions

  1. What is the Bronsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases?
  2. How do strong and weak acids differ in terms of equilibrium?
  3. How is pH calculated for a weak acid?

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