Acids and Bases
DUE: WEDNESDAY 12/4
The project MUST include ALL of the following: You may work with
You presentation can be in a poster or PowerPoint format.
9pts.
Acids:
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2.
3.
4.
9pts.
4pts.
7 pts
9pts.
4pts.
10pts.
6pts.
1 partner.
Explain what an acid is. (2pts)
State the difference between a “strong” and “weak” acid. (2pts)
Give 3 examples of strong acids & 3 examples of weak acids. (3pts)
Give 2 examples of how you can tell if a substance is an acid. (2pts)
Bases:
1. Explain what a base is. (2pts)
2. State the difference between a “strong” and “weak” base. (2pts)
3. Give 3 examples of strong bases & 3 examples of weak bases. (3pts)
4. Give 2 examples of how you can tell if a substance is a base. (2pts)
Reactions:
1. What products do you get when you mix an acid with a base? (2pts)
Acid + Base = ????????????
2. What is scientific name for this reaction? (2pts)
Measurement:
1. How do you measure the strength of an acid and a base? (2pts)
2. What is the pH if the solution is acidic? Neutral? Basic? (3pts)
3. Include a picture in color of the pH scale. (2pts)
Indicators:
1. What is an acid/base indicator? (2pts)
2. Give 3 examples of substances that act as indicators (3pts)
Include a picture in color of a indicator response scale of one of your
examples. (2pts)
3. Why do indicators change color? (2pts)
Visuals: (Pictures, labels, etc.)
1. Include 2 visual representations of acids used as common household products.
(2pts)
2. Include 2 visual representations of bases used as common household products.
(2pts)
Overall Presentation:
1. Neat & Professional (all work must be typed)
2. Spelling & Grammar
3. Creative
4. OWN WORDS!
Bibliography: (Minimum 3 sources) (2 pts. each)
 Exact URL
 Books: Title, pages, author (editor)
TOTAL = 58 POINTS