Curated OER
Exploring the Physical and Chemical Properties of Polymers
Young scholars identify the physical and chemical properties and explore the differences. In physical and chemical property instructional activity students test polymers for the differences between the physical and chemical...
Michigan Sea Grant
Water Quality
Learners observe water samples and measure the samples' water quality. Students develop their own criteria for measuring water quality and test for temperature, acidity, oxygen levels, turbidity, conductance, sediment and hardness.
Curated OER
Science Under Control
Students investigate and assess scientific issues for which government regulation has been or might be enacted. Using their research, students write letters to lawmakers supporting or contesting related legislative efforts.
Curated OER
Makeup-- A Wealth of Minerals
Students examine how a variety of minerals are used in make-up. They discuss the minerals that are found in things like make-up, soap, shampoo, and toothpaste and determine where the minerals come from.
Curated OER
Fresh Air and Air Pollution Facts Hunt
In this fresh air and air pollution worksheet, students click on the links in the questions about fresh air and air pollution to find the answers to the questions and then come back and answer the questions. Students answer 15 questions...
Other
Mountain Empire Community College: Biology and Chemistry: Acids and Bases
Learn how acids and bases are defined. Also read about examples of each and their chemical reactions.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Bronsted Lowry Acids and Bases: Audio Book
Listen and learn as you discover definitions for acid, base, and acid-base reaction. View example formulas of Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry acid and bases.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
University of Waterloo: Strong Acids and Bases
This site from the University of Waterloo contains information on strong acids and bases. The information is fairly in-depth with good formulas and examples. A great site to check out on the subject.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Arrhenius Acid Base Reactions: Audio Book
Listen and learn about Arrhenius acid-base reactions while exploring mixtures, solutions, and their reactions. Examine the photos of the examples discussed in this website and discover how arrhenius acid-base reactions occur.
New York University
New York University: Lewis Acids and Bases
This site provides definitions and example formulas of Lewis acids and bases.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Neutralization
Acting as an overview from the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site explores neutralization in relation to acids and bases. Formulas and examples are also provided.
Other
Aus E Tute: Acid Base Titration Curves
This website has a table which gives the typical titration curves for different combinations of acids and bases (i.e., strong/weak, strong/strong, weak/weak, etc.) Also contains an in-depth example problem in which a titration curve is...
Other
Chemguide: P H Curves (Titration Curves)
On this site from Chemguide, the titration curves for various acid-base combinations (weak acid/strong base, strong acid/strong base, etc.) are talked about with examples of each given.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Acid Base Reactions
Explains what acids and bases are and some of their properties, and gives examples of acid-base reactions.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Weak Acid Equilibrium
Learn about what happens when a weak acid is added to water. View examples, an acid dissociation constant table, and a study sheet.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Acid Base Titration Curves
Read a passage and view examples about acid-base titration curves to prepare for the MCATs.
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University: Acid Base Overview
Beginning with the example of the hydrangea, this page gives a good overview of acid-base chemistry.
Clackamas Community College
Clackamas Community College: Amides
A nice website for information on amides. Discusses how they are formed, their structure, the guidelines for naming them (along with examples and practice problems), and the kinds of reactions that amides undergo.
Other
Siyavula: Everything Maths and Science: P H
This site defines pH and provides several relevant examples and calculations.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor: The Arrhenius Equation
This Shodor Educational Foundation site provides information on the Arrhenius equation and gives examples of its use.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Converting Among P H, [H+], P Oh and [Oh ]
This video screencast shows how to convert among pH, [H+], pOH and [OH-], providing several examples. [7:30]
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado: P H Scale
Review examples of macro and micro pH scales of a variety of substances available in a drop down menu. Create a solution to measure.
Clackamas Community College
Clackamas Community College: Amphoterism
Amphoterism is explained and specific examples are given at this site. Includes an explanation of the self-ionization of water and the reaction of some metal hydroxides.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Types of Catalysts
What is a catalyst? This Khan Academy resource includes examples of enzymes, acid-base catalysis, and heterogeneous (or surface) catalysis.