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Royal Society of Chemistry

Royal Society of Chemistry: Gridlocks: Level 1

For Students 6th - 9th
A collection of grid puzzles that cover topics in basic chemistry, including acids, salts, alkalis, chemistry lab equipment, the periodic table, states of matter, and more. These are excellent for topic review and reinforcement. The...
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Acids, Bases, and Buffers 1: Monoprotic and Polyprotic Acids

For Students 9th - 10th
In this experiment, you will explore the behavior of the monoprotic acid (acetic acid) and the polyprotic acid (phosphoric acid). By titrating, you will examine the acid and conjugate base species present across the pH scale and the...
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Chemistry Collective

Chem Collective: Determine the Concentration of Acetic Acid in Vinegar

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual lab where students determine the concentration of acetic acid in vinegar using a 0.110 M NaOH standard solution and an acid-base indicator, phenolphthalein.
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Other

Siemens Science Day: Earth Science: By All Indications

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A hands-on science experiment where students test acidity levels by using red cabbage extract and learn the acid levels of known and unknown liquids.
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American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: Science for Kids: Chemical and Physical Change

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Engaging hands-on science lessons for grades 2-6 on chemical and physical changes.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Kitchen Chemistry

For Students 3rd - 8th
Conduct a series of virtual experiments using basic, acidic and neutral household liquids. Draw a conclusion from the results collected in an online lab journal.
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Other

The Science House: Invisible Ink

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Guidelines for a simple lab demonstration using phenolphthalein, a chemical that changes color depending on whether it is in the presence of an acid or base.
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Science is Fun

University of Wisconsin: Home Experiments

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a collection of simple science experiments kids can do using household materials. The procedures include diagrams and are simple to follow.
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Chemistry Collective

Chem Collective: Designing a Buffer Solution With a Specific P H

For Students 9th - 10th
Create a buffer solution at a specific pH using a weak acid and its conjugate base.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Acid Base Titration of an Eggshell

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lab, students are scientists from the Department of Agriculture and presented with the problem that a farmer has brought to them. The farmer believes the problems are due to illegal dumping of PCB's and other chemicals that...
Interactive
PBS

Zoom: Kitchen Chemistry

For Students 3rd - 8th
Did you know that chemistry can be found in your kitchen? Enter this amazing virtual world where your first stop is to the kitchen. Locate the clues and move on to the Lab Journal where you can test each item in two experiments: Cabbage...
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Chemistry Collective

Chem Collective: Creating a Stock Solution

For Students 9th - 10th
In this activity, students use the virtual lab to create dilute solutions from a concentrated stock solution of acids or bases. They must first calculate the correct volumes of concentrated acid solution and water to mix together to...
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Chemistry Collective

Chem Collective: Determination of the P H Scale

For Students 9th - 10th
This virtual lab activity where students perform the method of successive dilutions using HCl, NaOH, a pH meter, and universal indicator solution to help understand the logarithmic nature of the pH scale.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating P H of Common Household Substances

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the pH level of household substances by testing a variety of common compounds. Substances are tested with pH strips and placed on the continuum of the pH scale range of 1 to 14. After testing a solution, the student...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is Equivalent?

For Students 9th - 10th
The equivalent is the amount of a substance which will either react or supply with one mole of hydrogen ions and acid-base reactions or do the same with one mole of electrons in a redox reaction.
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Chemistry Collective

Chem Collective: Creating a Buffer Solution

For Students 9th - 10th
An exercise to design a buffer solution with specific properties.