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.
Chem Tutor
Chem Tutor: Bonds in General
A summary of bonding terms and the importance of electrons in bonding.
Other
School of Chemistry: Carboxylic Acids
An introduction which includes naming, reactions and examples of carboxylic acids.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: How Can You Test Your Soil?
As a citizen scientist, students use a soil test kit to find out how much of each type of chemical is in the local soil.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Acids and Bases Lesson/lab
This lesson will allow students to perform pH tests that determine if various solutions are acids or bases (cognitive). Students will test common household solutions such as water, vinegar, milk, and orange juice use pH indicator strips....
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science for Middle School
This digital textbook covers core physical science concepts and includes interactive features, real world examples, and videos.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry for High School
This digital textbook covers core chemistry concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, and videos.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Problemas De Acidos Y Bases
Learn about the solvent properties of water, pH, pKa and buffering capacity with a series of problems. The correct answers for the multiple choices problems are reinforced with a brief explanation and the incorrect answers are linked to...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Organic Chemistry
This site from ScienceWorld provides a brief look at some of the more common organic functional groups. The carboxylic acid group is also given. Quite a few links are provided at the bottom of the page for additional information.
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.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor: Acid Base Chemistry
This Shodor Education Foundation page has a nice look at the major theories of acids and bases in less than one page. There are very simple defintions.
Hunkins Experiments
Hunkin's Experiments: Color
Hunkin's Experiments is a group of simple cartoon illustrations of scientific principles. Some would work well in the classroom, but others have little value beyond entertaining students. All of the projects are easy to do. This one...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Acid Rain and How It Affects Our Environment
In this lesson plan the teacher uses sulfuric acid with stones, leaves, and raw fish to demonstrate the effects of acid rain on the environment. Young scholars create an environmental mural.
Purdue University
Purdue University: Calcium Hydroxide Crystal Structure
A picture of the crystal structure of calcium hydroxide. Additional plug-in required.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Soda Bottle Boat Experiment
Use the chemical reaction that occurs when mixing a base (baking soda) with an acid (vinegar) to turn a plastic soda bottle into a jet boat.
Other
What Is Life: Aqueous Solutions
Discussion of water as a solvent. Includes material on hydrogen bonds, hydration, hydrophobic effect, acids, basses, and pH.
Other
Alonsoformula: Formulacion Quimica Inorganica
Do you want to learn about inorganic formulation? This website will help you to name inorganic compounds. For each type of substances you will have a brief explanation and some examples. Exercises are provided to test what you have...
Other
California State University: Carboxylic Acid Unknown Candidates
Table of names, formulas, and physical data on many orgainc acids.
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.
Other
Canada Connects: Properties of Acids
This site describes common properties of acids as well as examples of acids found in either the laboratory or the work place.
Smithsonian Institution
Lemelson Center: Spark!lab: Polishing Pennies
Learn about acids and bases during this penny-polishing experiment. Students will hypothesize what substances will polish pennies and then test their hypothesis.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Properties of Water: Lesson 3
This lesson will provide an understanding of the chemical and physical nature of water. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "The Properties of Water."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Properties of Water: Lesson 4
This lesson will provide an understanding of the chemical and physical nature of water. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "The Properties of Water."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Properties of Water: Lesson 1
This lesson will provide an understanding of the chemical and physical nature of water. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "The Properties of Water."