What makes an acid different from a base? The explanation discusses the formation of an acid or base from hydrogen and hydroxide ions. The instruction ends with an overview of how this relates to the pH scale. 

Concepts

acids, bases, ph, ions

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Encourage learners to record the images used in the video to reference the acid and base structure
• Create a set of content questions for learners to answer as they watch the video

Classroom Considerations

• The video is short, but it will require rewatching or a comprehensive class discussion to be sure learners catch all the material covered
• The third in an eight-part series

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Video is concise and a reasonable length to maintain the attention of your pupils
• Images and animations facilitate the explanations and enhance understanding

Cons

• None