Chapter 15: Acids and Bases

Acids and bases are two of the more important classes of substances in Chemistry. In Chapter 15, we will learn what acids and bases are, their effect upon aqueous solutions, and the manner in which they react. The distinctions between strong and weak acids and bases will be described. And we will learn how titrations can be used to determine the concentrations of acidic and basic solutions.
 

Lesson 1: What are Acids and Bases?

• Part a: Properties of Acids and Bases
• Part b: Models of Acids and Bases

 

Lesson 2: Acids and Bases in Aqueous Solutions

• Part a: Water and its Ionization
• Part b: The pH Scale
• Part c: pH Indicators

 

Lesson 3: Acid and Base Dissociation

• Part a: Strong vs. Weak Acids and Bases
• Part b: Dissociation Constants

 

Lesson 4: Acid-Base Neutralization Reactions

• Part a: Reactions of a Strong Acid and a Strong Base
• Part b: Neutralization Reactions Involving a Weak Acid or Base
• Part c: Titrations

 

 Lesson 5: Hydrolysis of Salts

• Part a: Predicting and Explaining the Acidity Level of Salts
• Part b: K_a and K_b Values of Conjugate Acid-Base Pairs