Acids and Bases

Acids and Bases Objectives

1. Define acids and bases according to several definitions

2. Become familiar with the pH scale and perform pH calculations

3. Write acid-base neutralization reactions

4. Discuss the role of buffers

Objective 1. Define acids and bases according to several definitions

Tasks:

• • Read Section 9.1 in your text

  • Memorize: 

    • Strong acids

    • Strong bases

Upon successful completion of this objective, you should be able to:

• • Identify acids and bases using the Arrhenius definition

  • Identify acids and bases using the Brønsted-Lowry definition

  • Identify conjugate acid/base pairs

Objective 2. Become familiar with the pH scale and perform pH calculations

Tasks:

• • Read Section 9.2 in your text

  • Watch the course video pH

Upon successful completion of this objective, you should be able to:

• • Identify acidosis and alkalosis physiological conditions

  • Calculate pH 

  • Relate pH to pOH

  • Use the pH scale to identify is a substance is acidic or basic

Objective 3. Write acid-base neutralization reactions

Tasks:

• • Read Section 9.3 in your text

Upon successful completion of this objective, you should be able to:

• • Write neutralization reactions with hydroxide containing bases

  • Write neutralization reactions with polyprotic acids

  • Write neutralization reactions with hydrogen carbonate and carbonate ions as bases

Objective 4. Discuss the role of buffers

Tasks:

• • Read Section 9.4 in your text

Upon successful completion of this objective, you should be able to:

• • Describe the components of a buffer

  • Discuss how the carbonic acid/hydrogen carbonate buffer regulates blood pH