Interactive

Virtual Lab: Creating a Buffer Solution

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Buffers don't just magically appear in the stockroom when you need them! Give learners a crash course in buffer basics using an interactive lab assignment. Individuals are tasked with creating a buffer with a certain pH that will react in specific ways when introduced to various solutions.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Add the activity to an acid-base chemistry unit
  • After the lab is complete, have individuals design their own buffer solutions and write and experiment to create it
Classroom Considerations
  • Review the principles behind buffers before beginning
Pros
  • The instructions are clear, making the lab a great sub plan addition!
  • Lesson is inquiry-based, so students can work their way through the problem at their own pace
Cons
  • None
Common Core