Section outline

  • Week 5: This week we started learning and understanding acids and bases. (Some of the Year 10's away on camp)

    Learning intentions: 

    We are the chemistry behind acids and bases by comparing, contrasting, experimenting and classifying their properties.

    Success criteria: 

    • Classify acids and bases as chemicals with distinct properties and uses
    • Name common acids and alkalis in the home and laboratory
    • Describe the difference between a concentrated and dilute acid or base.
    • Use the pH scale to compare the acidity and alkalinity of different solutions
    • Use indicators to classify solutions as acidic, alkaline, or neutral
    • Classify solutions as acidic, alkaline or neutral, using pH values.
    • Observe and explain the process of neutralisation (acid and base reaction).
    • Observe and explain the process of an acid and carbonate reaction.
    • Describe some everyday uses of acids, alkalis and neutralisation.


    Activities: 

    • Understanding properties to be able to classify acids and bases.
    • Internet searching a variety of acids and bases used around us and in the laboratory.
    • Discovered difference between dilute and concentrated acid and base solution.
    • Explored range of indicators commonly used to test pH.

    Homework: 

    1. Complete all tasks required on the slides. If you have been at camp you can use Google to help you. 
    2. No Education Perfect Homework this week due to school camp. This will be set next week.
    3. If you are absent from science: If you away make sure you collect the worksheets from me and see me for explanations.
    4. Remember: To keep your work tidy as this will help you for your end of year revision.