Warm Up!

1. Whats the difference between a strong and

weak acid?
2. How do you calculate
the pH of a solution
with a strong acid?
3. How do you calculate
the pH of a solution
with a weak acid?

Unit 12: Acids and Bases

Clicker Quiz #2

nit 12: Acids and Bases

Bigger picture skills

Can perform self-paced,
independent learning showing
evidence.
Can seek answers through
questioning and discussion with
peers.
Can employ problem solving
techniques to AP level quantitative
and qualitative questions.

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Specific Skills
Identify acids, bases, and their
conjugates
Use Ka, Kb, and Kw to calculate
[H+] and [OH-]
Calculate pH and pOH from strong
and weak acid solutions

nit 12: Acids and Bases

#1 Identify the conjugate base:

C2H5COOH + H2O
C2H5COO- + H3O+
A) C2H5COOH
B) H2O
C) C2H5COOD) H3O+

nit 12: Acids and Bases

#2 Which conjugate base will have a greater

K b?

A
B
C
D

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#3 What is the pOH of a weak acid

with a [H+] of 1.2x10-8?

Numerical Answer (2 sig

figs)

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#4 Calculate the pH of a 0.55M

solution of citric acid. The Ka of
citric acid is 7.1 x 10-4.
H3Cit(aq) + H2O(l)
H2Cit-(aq) +
+
H
O
(aq)
Numerical3 Answer
(2 sig

figs)

nit 12: Acids and Bases

#1 Identify the conjugate base:

C2H5COOH + H2O
C2H5COO- + H3O+
A) C2H5COOH
B) H2O
C) C2H5COOD) H3O+

nit 12: Acids and Bases

#2 Which conjugate base will have a greater

K b?

A
B
C
D

nit 12: Acids and Bases

#3 What is the pOH of a weak acid

with a [H+] of 1.2x10-8?

pOH = 6.1

#4 Calculate the pH of a 0.55M

solution of citric acid. The Ka of
citric acid is 7.1 x 10-4.

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pH = 1.7

nit 12: Acids and Bases

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 3
Follow annotations in your packet

VIDEO 3 to be completed for homework

Clicker Quiz 12.3 tomorrow

nit 12: Acids and Bases

Essential Questions
What are the similarities between these
questions and last unit on Equilibrium?
How do you tell if youre performing
calculations correctly while you solve?
How do you know what youre solving
for?
Given our progression, what do you
think well be learning about next?