Acids and bases are everywhere in our lives. The activities in this guide will help students understand more about the properties of acids and bases and are a perfect supplement to lab time!
What are acids and bases? Create a spider map for acid and base chemistry vocabulary at the beginning of your lesson to help students become familiar with new terminology.
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BASE
A chemical substance with a pH higher than 7 is called a base.
Slide: 2
NEUTRAL
A chemical that has a pH of exactly 7 is described as being neutral.
Slide: 3
ACID
A chemical with a pH lower than 7 is an acid.
Slide: 4
ALKALI
A base that can dissolve in water is called an alkali.
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UNIVERSAL INDICATOR
A universal indicator is a mixture of dyes that changes color to indicate the pH of a substance.