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Chemistry Collective

Chem Collective: Acid Dilution Problem

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students use the virtual lab to create 500mL of 3M HCl solution from a concentrated stock solution of 11.6M HCl. They must first calculate the correct volumes of 11.6M HCl solution and water to mix together to create...
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Frostburg State University

Frostburg State University Chemistry Online: Polyatomic Ions

For Students 9th - 10th
A good reference page for anyone studying polyatomic ions. Tables included on this page organize polyatomic ions by family and by charge. Information on naming compounds with polyatomic ions is also provided. There is a link to an online...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Red Cabbage Chemistry

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students take advantage of the natural ability of red cabbage juice to perform as a pH indicator to test the pH of seven common household liquids. Then they evaluate the accuracy of the red cabbage indicator, by testing the pH of the...
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Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Acetic Acid

For Students 9th - 10th
Acting as an overview from the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site acts as one in a series of slides on acid-base systems. This particular slide deals with constructing the plots for acetic acids and graphs.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Acid Base Titration

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Determination of the Molarity of an Acid or Base Solution.
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Other

Chemistry Tutorials and Simulations

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes brief Chemistry tutorials on how to simulate experiments illustrating a number of different topics.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Make Your Own P H Paper

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this "kitchen chemistry" project about acid/base chemistry, you will measure the acidity or alkalinity of a solution using a logarithmic scale called the pH scale. As you learn about the pH scale, you will have the chance to make your...
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Other

University of Bristol: Aspirin

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at the molecular structure of aspirin at this site. It also provides some good background to the chemistry of aspirin. Browser must have Java.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: The P H Concept

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this module, students will define pH and use the hydrogen or hydroxide ion concentrations to calculate the pH of a solution. They will also differentiate among...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Types of Catalysts

For Students 9th - 10th
What is a catalyst? This Khan Academy resource includes examples of enzymes, acid-base catalysis, and heterogeneous (or surface) catalysis.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Functional Groups

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this module, students explore functional groups and their importance to organic chemistry. They relate the properties of organic compounds to their structures and...
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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.
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Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Oxygen Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
Acting as an overview from the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site explores types of acids and bases with specific attention given to oxygen compounds. Subtopics covered include amphoteric oxides and hydroxides and acid...
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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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Other

Chemistry 101: Titration of Acetic Acid in Vinegar

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Material that can serve as guidelines for a teacher-lead demonstration or student lab experiment. Provides introduction, learner outcomes, safety guidelines, and detailed procedures.
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Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Proton Donors and Acceptors

For Students 9th - 10th
Acting as an overview from the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site explores proton donors and related subjects including Bronsted acids and bases and Hydronium ions.
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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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Other

Science: Profile: Sid Altman

For Students 9th - 10th
Sid Altman is a Nobel Prize winning chemist. He won the award in 1989 for his discovery of catalytic RNA. Read some interesting facts about his life and accomplishments.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Test Prep: Mcat: Chemical Processes: Chemistry of Buffers and Buffers in Our Blood

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what a buffer is, how it is prepared, how it works to resist drastic changes in pH, and the characteristics of an effective buffer. Human blood also contains a buffer which is crucial for maintaining the blood's pH.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: P H

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use a pH sensor to measure the pH level of water in a stream or lake. They examine how air pollutants like sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon dioxide cause acid rain, which affects the pH of water bodies and aquatic...
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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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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Air Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
What do smog, acid rain, carbon monoxide, fossil fuel exhausts, and tropospheric ozone have in common? They are all examples of air pollution. This article describes the causes and effects of air pollution.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Electrolyte

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article offers a general overview of electrolytes. Content differentiates the difference in meaning when used in the context of chemistry vs. the context of physiology.
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Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The P H Scale

For Students 9th - 10th
Acting as an overview from the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site explores the pH scale and its characteristics including a chart mapping the various levels of the scale.

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