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Title pH Scale Basics | Remote Lab
Description This lesson uses PocketLab Notebook software to deliver lessons to students with the simulation embedded. Students will be able to: Determine if a solution is acidic or basic using pH. Relate liquid color to pH. Predict if dilution and volume will increase, decrease or not change the pH Organize a list of liquids in terms of acid or base strength in relative order with supporting evidence.
Subject Chemistry
Level Middle School
Type Guided Activity, Homework, Lab, Remote Learning
Duration 60 minutes
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords acid, base, notebook, pH, pocketlab
Simulation(s) pH Scale (HTML5), pH Scale, pH Scale: Basics (HTML5)


Author(s) PocketLab
School / Organization PocketLab
Date submitted 6/22/21
Date updated 6/22/21