Why should we care about pH balance?

Unit 13: Acids and Bases

Pre-test (Ungraded)

Acids produce
A) H2O
B) OHC) H+
D) SO42E) NH3

Which of the following will act like

an acid in solution
A) NH3
B) C2H6OH
C) H2O
D) NaOH
E) C3H7COOH

A large K value means

A) Reactants are favored
B) Products are favored
C) Equilibrium has not yet been
established
D) The reaction happens quickly

What do you call H3O+

A) Hydroxide
B) Hydronium
C) Hydroxium
D) Base
E) Hydrogen ion

A solution with a pH of 3 is
A) Acidic
B) Basic
C) Neutral

How is pH calculated?
A) pH = [H+]
B) pH = -[H+]
C) pH = -ln[H+]
D) pH = log[H+]
E) pH = -log[H+]

Instructions
Get a computer (you may work in pairs)
Go to our website
(afseapchemistry.weebly.com)
Go to Unit 12: Acids and Bases
Problem Sets
While you watch VIDEO 1
Follow annotations in your packet

VIDEO 1 to be completed for homework

Clicker Quiz 12.1 tomorrow

Focus Questions
How do you identify an acid and its
conjugate base?
How are acid-base reactions in
equilibrium?
What is the difference between a
strong acid and a weak acid?
How can you relate bond strength to
acid strength?