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ACID/BASE EQUILIBRIA
Objective 3.1 - Explain the differences in behavior of strong acid and weak acids using the
Bronsted-Lowry Theory
Define the following terms (use a chemical equation where appropriate)
1. Bronsted-Lowry Acid
2. Bronsted-Lowry Base
3. Strong Acid
4. Strong Base
5. Weak Acid
6. Weak Base

Objective 3.2 Define the terms pH, Ka, pKa, pKb, Kw and pKw
1. Define the terms: pH, Ka, pKa, pKb, Kw and pKw
2. Write an equation for pH
3. Write an equation for pOH
4. What is the relationship between acid strength (acidity), Ka and pKb
5. What is the relationship between basicity, Ka and pKb

Objective 3.3 Perform calculations involving pH, Ka, pKa, pKb, Kw and pKw
1. Calculate the pH of a strong acid
2. Calculate the pH of a strong base
3. Calculate the pH of a weak acid
4. Calculate the pH of a weak base

Objective 3.4 Describe the changes in pH during acid/base titrations

Sketch titration curves for the following:
1. Strong acid Strong base titration
2. Strong acid Weak base titration
3. Weak acid Strong base titration
4. Weak acid Weak base titration

Objective 3.5 Explain what is meant by the pH range of indicator

What is an indicator?

1. What is meant by the pH range of an indicator?

2. What is the pH range for a) methyl orange and b) phenolphthalein?

Objective 3.6 State the basis for the selection of acid-base indicator for use in titrations
1. How do you choose an appropriate indicator for a titration?

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Objective 3.7 Perform experiments to show that the effectiveness of different indicators is
related to the pH changes which occur during titrations
1. Explain what would be the effect if an incorrect indicator is selected for an acid-base
titration.

PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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