Reason For Learning
The sour taste of unripe fruit, stiffness in tired muscles and the stings of nettles and bees are all due to the presence of natural acids. These acids, and other more powerful ones can be made artificially. The chemical opposite of acids are called bases.
Learning Intention
In completing this learning bite you will examine:
the importance of acids and bases and their reactions in the household and the environment.
remember the names and properties of common weak and strong acids and bases.
learn about the Lowry- Bronstead theory of acids and bases.
conjugate acid bases pairs.
polyprotic acids and amphiprotic substances.
pH as a measure of acidity.
balance chemical equations for reactions involving acids and bases.
Key Vocabulary Terms