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Handout
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Neutralization

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Acids, Alkalis and Salts Aqa

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Bases

For Students 9th - 10th
Acting as an overview from the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site explores bases and their related characteristics. Several formulas are also provided.
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Interactive
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Acid Base Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
See the changes that occur on a molecular level when acids and bases react. Colorful animations show how the particles interact with each other.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Acid Base Neutralization

For Students 9th - 10th
[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.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Acid Base Neutralization

For Students 7th - 9th
[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.
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Handout
Other

Chemguide: P H Curves (Titration Curves)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Reactions: Names to Know

For Students 5th - 8th
Acids and bases are scaled. These facts are good knowledge to have when classifying solutions as acidic, basic, or neutral.
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Chemical Reaction Types: Acid Base

For Students 9th - 10th
This narrated screencast demonstrates the products of the acid base reaction of water and a salt. [2:01]
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Acid Base Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what acids and bases are and some of their properties, and gives examples of acid-base reactions.
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Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Types of Chemical Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Not So Neutral Views

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
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...
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Activity
Center of Science and Industry

Cosi Columbus: Cabbage Patch Chemistry [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Interactive
Other

The Acids, Alkalis and Salts Crossword

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Kitchen Chemistry

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Activity
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Measuring P H Experiment

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University: Acid Base Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Beginning with the example of the hydrangea, this page gives a good overview of acid-base chemistry.
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Activity
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Making a Natural P H Indicator

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
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.
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Activity
Museum of Science

The P H Factor

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Handout
City University of New York

P H and Indicators: Interactive Investigation

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of the dye industry is used to introduce pH and how it is measured and calculated.
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Activity
TOPS Learning Systems

Tops Learning Systems: Top Science: Cabbage Chemistry [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Experiment using water from boiling red cabbage to determine if a material is an acid, a base, or neutral.
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Lesson Plan
American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Chapter 6: Chemical Change

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Twelve interactive chemistry lessons about chemical changes complete with handouts and animations.
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Activity
Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science Bob: The Exploding Lunch Bag

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
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Handout
Chem Tutor

Chem Tutor: Chemistry: Titration and P H Math Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a titration and ph math problem exercise; the answers are also provided.