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.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Acids, Alkalis and Salts Aqa
This lesson focuses on acids and alkalis including acidic and alkaline solutions, neutral solutions, indicators and the pH scale, the colors for litmus paper, and a link to a test.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Bases
Acting as an overview from the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site explores bases and their related characteristics. Several formulas are also provided.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Acid Base Reactions
See the changes that occur on a molecular level when acids and bases react. Colorful animations show how the particles interact with each other.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Acid Base Neutralization
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will understand and differentiate among acid-base reactions, precipitation reactions, and oxidation-reduction reactions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Acid Base Neutralization
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The reaction of acids and bases and what ions are produced and the salts that form.
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.
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Reactions: Names to Know
Acids and bases are scaled. These facts are good knowledge to have when classifying solutions as acidic, basic, or neutral.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Chemical Reaction Types: Acid Base
This narrated screencast demonstrates the products of the acid base reaction of water and a salt. [2:01]
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.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Types of Chemical Reactions
Bases are substances that can react with acids and neutralize them. Alkalis are bases that are soluble in water. The pH scale measures how acidic or alkaline a substance is. Substances with a pH lower than 7 are acidic, those with a pH...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Not So Neutral Views
Students are introduced to acids and bases, and the environmental problem of acid rain. They explore ways to use indicators to distinguish between acids and bases. Students also conduct a simple experiment to model and discuss the...
Center of Science and Industry
Cosi Columbus: Cabbage Patch Chemistry [Pdf]
Make your own indicator by using red cabbage leaves and common household items. Includes full list of materials, procedures, and scientific explanation of how to determine if a substance is acidic, basic, or neutral based on the colors...
Other
The Acids, Alkalis and Salts Crossword
Test your chemistry knowledge with this exciting hands-on online crossword puzzle. Creative Chemistry has developed an on-line game for teachers to utilize in their classrooms.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Kitchen Chemistry
Conduct a series of virtual experiments using basic, acidic and neutral household liquids. Draw a conclusion from the results collected in an online lab journal.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Measuring P H Experiment
This is an activity that deals with acid rain. "This experiment will illustrate how to measure the approximate pH of chemicals in water using a pH indicator." It is easy to follow the comprehensive set of directions.
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.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Making a Natural P H Indicator
At this site you will find a step by step process for making a natural pH indicator. One of the main materials you need to have on hand is a red cabbage.
Museum of Science
The P H Factor
This is a great source of chemistry experiments and information dealing with pH. Learning objectives are provided to explain the basis for each activity. Japanese and Chinese versions are also provided.
City University of New York
P H and Indicators: Interactive Investigation
The story of the dye industry is used to introduce pH and how it is measured and calculated.
TOPS Learning Systems
Tops Learning Systems: Top Science: Cabbage Chemistry [Pdf]
Experiment using water from boiling red cabbage to determine if a material is an acid, a base, or neutral.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Chapter 6: Chemical Change
Twelve interactive chemistry lessons about chemical changes complete with handouts and animations.
Science Bob Pflugfelder
Science Bob: The Exploding Lunch Bag
This site contains a simple procedure for observing an acid-base neutralization reaction (baking soda and vinegar), in which the product, carbon dioxide, causes a zipped bag to explode.
Chem Tutor
Chem Tutor: Chemistry: Titration and P H Math Problems
This is a titration and ph math problem exercise; the answers are also provided.