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Just in case you can't get enough acids & bases... |
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What makes an acid an "acid" or a base a "base"? Instructions: Use the Internet links below to uncover some real life applications of acids and bases. Each Resource Link is used once to answer one question. After finding all the answers, move to the Big Question to bring your ideas together in a broader understanding of the topic. Questions: 1. In baking, what makes dough rise? 2. How does an antacid relieve a stomach ache? 3. How can a car battery use acid? 4. Why is ammonia a common component in household cleaners? 5. Why is coffee (which causes heartburn) not considered an acid? Big Question: If you were given a "mystery" substance, what characteristics could you use to practically determine if it were an acid or a base (assume it's a food or some other non-hazardous substance so you can safely taste, etc)? Name and explain 3 properties. |