Begin with what an alkali is and how they are formed through ionic compounds. It discusses pH testing and the properties of bases. The video covers three different theories and the way they react. 

Concepts

alkali metals, alkalies, ionic compounds, cations, bases, ph, equilibrium constant

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a timeline showing when the Arrhenius, Lewis, and Bronsted-Lowry theories were formed

Classroom Considerations

• Requires prior knowledge of chemical equations and the periodic table
• Video best works as a review due to the pace of the presentation and the amount of prior knowledge assumed
• Video is the second in a 21-part series

Pros

• Includes a comparison of strong versus weak alkali
• Provides a Venn diagram of the relationship between alkalis and bases

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4