Aren't all acids strong? Dispel the myth with a video from JFR Science. Viewers learn general types of strong and weak acids, what the dissociation constant is, and the behavior of strong versus weak acids with bases and water.

Concepts

acids and bases, concentration, dissociation, logarithms, ions, water

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Quiz the class after the video to see if they know their acid strengths by analyzing formulas
• Practice calculations with the dissociation constant, then follow up with some homework problems

Classroom Considerations

• Prepare pupils for the content by discussing the acid-base chemistry they've already encountered and filling in any gaps in understanding

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• The narrator's tone keeps the resource upbeat
• Explanations are thorough, clear, and appropriate for the high school age group

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2