Proton Transfer - Acids & Bases
Bronsted-Lowry theory, pH, and acid-base reactions.
R3.1.1 Bronsted-Lowry Theory
Proton donors and acceptors, conjugate pairs.
→R3.1.2 Strong & Weak Acids/Bases
Dissociation, Ka, and the pH scale.
→R3.1.3 pH Calculations & Titrations
pH, pOH, indicators, and buffer solutions (HL).
→R3.1.4 The pH Scale
Logarithmic scale, calculating pH from [H+], and Kw.
→R3.1.5 Strong & Weak Acids/Bases
Dissociation, ionisation, and strength vs concentration.
→R3.1.6 Acid Deposition
Formation of acid rain and its environmental effects.
→R3.1.7 Buffer Solutions
How buffers resist pH change; acidic and basic buffers.
→R3.1.8 Neutralisation & Salt Hydrolysis
Salt formation and predicting pH of salt solutions.
→HL EXTENSION
R3.1.9 Strong & Weak Acids/Bases
Complete vs partial dissociation and strength vs concentration.
→R3.1.10 The pH Scale & Calculations
pH, pOH, Kw, and pH of strong acids and bases.
→R3.1.11 Ka and Kb
Dissociation constants and the conjugate pair relationship.
→R3.1.12 pKa, pKb and pKw
Logarithmic scales for comparing acid and base strength.
→R3.1.13 pH of Weak Acids
Using Ka and the small-x approximation.
→R3.1.14 Buffer Solutions
How buffers resist pH change and their composition.
→R3.1.15 Buffer Calculations
Henderson-Hasselbalch equation and buffer pH.
→R3.1.16 Titration Curves
pH curves for SA-SB, WA-SB, SA-WB, and WA-WB titrations.
→R3.1.17 Indicators
Choosing the right indicator for a titration.
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