Learning outcomes - after studying this topic, you should be able to:

• list common acids and bases
• define acids and bases according to the Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry models 
• use the definitions of pH and K_w to quantify the acidity and basicity of aqueous solutions
• explain the difference between a strong and weak acid and the difference between a strong and weak base in terms of the percentage dissociation in solution

• Section 11.1 - 11.3 (in Blackman, Bottle, Schmid, Mocerino and Wille, Chemistry, 3^rd Edition, 2015 (John Wiley))

• Properties and theories of acids and bases (in Wikibooks General Chemistry)
• Titration and pH (in Wikibooks General Chemistry)
• Buffer systems (in Wikibooks General Chemistry)
• Reactions of acids and bases (in Wikibooks General Chemistry)
• Acids and bases (in ChemWiki)

• Dr George's lecture notes You need to login to eLearning to access lecture notes.
• Critical Thinking Questions 4
• Answers to Critical Thinking Questions 4
• Quiz 1 - sample quiz
• Homework Problem Sheet 5
• Answers to Homework Problem Sheet 5
• Suggested exam questions and answers

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