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VCE UNIT 2: More on acids and bases - pH and Calculations

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This worked example steps through VCE UNIT 2: More on acids and bases - pH and Calculations, focusing on Acid-base theories and pH & acid-base calculations. It helps students identify Brønsted–Lowry acids, bases and conjugate pairs and solve acid-base titration calculations.

Acid-base theoriespH & acid-base calculationsAcid dissociation & KapHAcidBaseStrong acid

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

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

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