Instructional Video

Chemistry: What is pH—How to Calculate pH

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Is it better to drink an acid or a base? An informative video explains what pH is and how to calculate it. As part of a larger chemistry playlist, it features both the Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry definitions. It also demonstrates solving for pH through multiple examples.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Practice using and reading pH test strips on common items
  • Discuss the general characteristics of acids and bases
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge of ions and logarithms
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Offers subtitles for ease of note taking
  • Doesn't skip steps when solving problems—it's very thorough!
Cons
  • None