Acid-Base Theories and the pH Scale
Chemistry · JC 2 · Acid-Base Equilibria · 1.º Período

Acid-Base Theories and the pH Scale

An introduction to the Brønsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases, and the mathematical definition of pH. Students learn to calculate the pH of strong acids and strong bases.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesSyllabus 8873 Section 4.1(a)Syllabus 8873 Section 4.1(b)

About This Topic

An introduction to the Brønsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases, and the mathematical definition of pH. Students learn to calculate the pH of strong acids and strong bases.

Key Questions

  1. How does the Brønsted-Lowry theory define acids and bases?
  2. How is the pH scale used to quantify the acidity or alkalinity of a solution?
  3. What is the relationship between pH, pOH, and the ionic product of water?

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