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How weak is a weak base? Science scholars develop more than a basic understanding of the base dissociation constant with a video from the JFR Science playlist. The narrator shows how to perform dissociation constant calculations and how to compare these values for acids, bases, and water.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the resource to supplement an acid-base chemistry unit
- Challenge learners to find examples of strong and weak bases in household products
Classroom Considerations
- Spend some time before the video reviewing the structure of bases
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Description of how to differentiate strong and weak bases through nomenclature is spot-on
- The use of quinine and tonic water as an example is engaging and interesting
Cons
- None