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A quick overview of Bronsted and Lowry acid and base theory.

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This lesson explains A quick overview of Bronsted and Lowry acid and base theory., focusing on Acid-base theories and Acid dissociation & Ka. It helps students identify Brønsted–Lowry acids, bases and conjugate pairs and select a suitable acid-base indicator.

Acid-base theoriesAcid dissociation & KaAcidBaseBrønsted–LowryConjugate acid-base pair

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • identify Brønsted–Lowry acids, bases and conjugate pairs
  • select a suitable acid-base indicator
  • solve acid-base titration calculations
  • write and use a Kₐ expression

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 2, Area of Study 1Acid-base (proton transfer) reactions
  • Unit 2, Area of Study 2Analysis for acids and bases