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Title pH Scale inquiry-based intro to acid-base
Description These are inquiry based activities to introduce pH. In 2020, Remote versions were added for students working at home using the HTML5 sim. Learning goals: Determine if a solution is acidic or basic using pH; H3O+/OH- ratio (molecular size representation of just the ions in the water equilibrium);Hydronium/Hydroxide concentration 2.Relate liquid color to pH. 3.Predict if dilution and volume will increase, decrease or not change the pH 4.Organize a list of liquids in terms of acid or base strength in relative order with supporting evidence. 5. Determine if a solution is acidic or basic using molecular size representations H3O+/OH- ratio Hydronium and/or Hydroxide concentration 6. Relate pH to H3O+/OH- ratio, Hydronium and/or Hydroxide concentration
Subject Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science
Level High School, Middle School, Undergrad - Intro
Type Homework, Lab, Multiple-Choice Concept Questions, Remote Learning
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords acid, base, equilibrium, ions, ph, phet, water
Simulation(s) Skala pH (HTML5), Skala pH, pH Scale: Basics (HTML5)


Author(s) Trish Loeblein
School / Organization PhET
Date submitted 09/04/06
Date updated 20/04/11