1. Acids and Bases

2. Acids
Acids are compounds that add (H+) ions to water when in a solution.
In Water
HCl: a very strong acid. In water it breaks up (dissociates) and adds H+ to the water. H+
Cl-

3. Bases
Bases are compounds that add (OH-) ions to water when in a solution.
In water
NaOH: a very strong base. In water it breaks up (dissociates) and adds OH- to the water. H+
O2-
Na+

4. Common Acids Many foods are acidic: Tomatoes Lemons Oranges Limes
Apples
vinegar
Acids taste sour and feel squeaky when you rub them between your fingers

5. Common Bases Many cleaners are basic: Soap Bleach ammonia (Windex)
Bases taste bitter and feel slippery when you rub them between your fingers

6. Are antacids acids or bases?
Question #1
Are antacids acids or bases?
Why?

7. Safety Acids are corrosive! They can burn your skin or eyes.
Bases are caustic! They can burn your skin or eyes.
Why do you think the safety sign for acids and bases is the same sign?

8. Other Terms
Strong acids and bases—ionize (dissolve) completely in water, adding many ions to the water
Weak acids and bases—do not ionize (dissolve) completely in water, adding fewer ions to the water.

9. The pH Scale

10. Litmus Paper Acids are indicated by a Red color.
If Red litmus paper is dipped in an acid it will stay Red
If Blue litmus paper is dipped in an acid it will turn Red

11. Litmus Paper Bases are indicated by a Blue color.
If Blue litmus paper is dipped in a base it will stay blue
If Red litmus paper is dipped in a base it will turn Blue

12. Question #2!
What is the difference between the pH scale and litmus paper?

13. Acid-Base Reactions: Neutralization
Neutralization Reaction: When acids and bases are mixed together, they neutralize each other. If an equal concentration of acid and base are mixed, they make a neutral solution of a salt and water
HCl + NaOH —> H2O + NaCl
Acid Base Water Salt H+
O2-

14. Titration (Lab Process)
The lab process where this is studied is called titration and it uses a piece of glassware called a buret.

15. Acid Rain
Acid Rain: Plants and animals need water close to neutral (pH 7) to survive.
Due to pollution from industries and cars, rain in certain areas can be acidic. Rain less than pH 5.6 is called acid rain.
Acid rain can kill plants, cause asthma, and other physical problems.
Because statues and landmarks are made of limestone (a base), acid rain will also slowly destroy them.  

16. Acid Rain (cont)
The Roman ruins, the pyramids of Egypt, and other treasures of the world are slowly being reacted away by acid rain.
More damage has been done in the last century than in the last 2,000 years.

17. Acid Rain (cont)
Why do you think there has been more damage from acid rain in the last 100 years?

18. Let’s See What You Know…B D C A E F H J G I

19. Part II….

20. Part III A B B B A A

21. TAKS Practice

22. TAKS Practice

23. TAKS Practice

24. TAKS Practice

25. Venn Diagram of Acids and Bases
At least 3 points about Acids and Bases
At least 2 points about what they have in common