Category: Acids and Bases

Core Concepts about Indicators Acid and Base indicators are molecules which change color in different pH environments. They are incredibly useful for quickly identifying the

Core Concepts In this tutorial you will learn about the acid dissociation constant (), and its applications to other topics in chemistry. You will learn

Read this tutorial to learn what buffer capacity is, and how to calculate it!

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn the basic definitions of what makes up an acid, as well as the acid naming rules. You

Core Concepts In this tutorial, you’ll learn the definitions of monoprotic, diprotic, triprotic, and polyprotic acids. You will also learn about the trends of acidity

What is an Acid Base Neutralization Reaction? An acid base neutralization reaction is when an acid reacts with a base to create water and a

Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn about weak acids and weak bases, including why they are considered weak and examples of each. We’ll

Core Concepts – Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation In this tutorial, you will learn what the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation is, how to use the equation to determine the pH

pH is a measure of how acidic or basic a substance is. In our everyday routine, we encounter and drink many liquids with different pH.

Core Concepts This chemistry tutorial introduces you to buffers by learning the definition of a buffer, and the components of acidic and basic buffer solutions

Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will compare and contrast different acid base theories. You will be introduced to the Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry theories, and

Core Concepts So what is a Lewis acid and a Lewis base? In this tutorial, you will learn how to identify Lewis acids and bases,

Core Concepts What is an acid? In this tutorial, you will learn about the distinctive properties between acids and bases, what defines an acid vs

Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn about the properties and pH of strong acids and bases, and how to calculate their pH, pOH,

Introduction to Acid Base Chemistry Acids and bases are essential for many processes such as: maintaining homeostasis in the body, sustaining plant growth, and preserving