Acid Base

Acid Base

Students are introduced to the properties of acids and bases, as well as how to name them. This lesson takes place over two class periods usually. We begin by discussing what students know about acids and bases. We try to create a student generated list of features. This has ranged from a very small list to large list in the past, depending on student experiences. Next, I give a lesson on the definition of acids and bases, followed by some properties. Next, students use a lab to experience and determine which is an acid or a base (and the relevant strengths) using a stations lab. Following the lab, students may choose to work in groups or with me in a smaller group on naming and writing formula for acids and bases. They then practice naming and correct as a group.