Module 6: Acid-Base Reactions

Properties of Acids and Bases

HSC Syllabus: What is an acid and what is a base?

• The Evolution of Acid-Base Theories
• Inorganic Acid Base Nomenclature
• The Fundamental Chemistry of Acid-Base Reactions
• Neutralisation Reactions in Modern Life

Brønsted-Lowry Theory

HSC Syllabus: What is the role of water in solutions of acids and bases?

• Understanding Acid/Base Strength
• Understanding Salt Types
• Understanding Amphiprotic Substances and Salts
• Enthalpy of Neutralisation
• Enthalpy Neutralisation Calorimetry Practical
• Enthalpy Neutralisation Calculations
• Calculating pH and pOH
• Comparing Acid Strengths
• pH Calculations - Mixing Acids and Bases

Quantitative Analysis of Acid-Base Solutions

HSC Syllabus: How are solutions of acids and bases analysed?

• Acid Base Dissociation Constants
• Acid Base Dissociation Constant Calculations
• Water Self-Ionisation
• Acid Dissociation Constants and pH
• Buffer Solutions
• Acid Base Titration
• pH Indicators
• Titration Curves
• Titration Calculations
• Back Titration
• Conductometric Titration