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Acids and Bases (Principles): Avoid falling in a lake of acid! | Virtual Lab

In a futuristic lab, you will get help from a robot assistant to determine the acidity of a lake of acid found on an exoplanet. You will learn how to quantify the acidity and alkalinity of substances.
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Acids and Bases (Principles): Avoid falling in a lake of acid!
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Simulation Details

Length:
25
Min
Level:
High School
Higher Education
Accessibility Mode:
Yes
Language:
English
German
Spanish
French

Learning Objectives

  • Understand that acids and bases can be found everywhere
  • Understand the logarithmic nature of the pH scale
  • Calculate the pH of a strong acid or base

Skills Developed

Learners practice Laboratory Instruments & Methods, developing skills in performing titration, interpreting NMR, IR, and mass spectrometry results, conducting chromatography and PCR, and carrying out synthetic and sample preparation techniques.

Learners practice Quantitative Reasoning & Scientific Prediction, developing skills in applying algorithmic thinking, using linear and non-linear functions (including logarithmic and trigonometric models), forecasting system states, and implementing Monte Carlo methods.

Lab Techniques

  • pH meter
No lab techniques are listed for this simulation.

Related Standards

University:
NGSS:
  • HS-PS1-2, HS-PS1-5
AP:
  • 4.8 Introduction to Acid-Base Reactions
  • 8.2 pH and pOH of Strong Acids and Bases
  • 8.1 Introduction to Acids and Bases
IB:
  • 8.1 Theories of acids and bases
  • 8.3 The pH scale
  • 8.2 Properties of acids and bases
No related standards are listed for this simulation.

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What scientific skills does this simulation teach?
This simulation teaches:
Laboratory Instruments & Methods
Use common laboratory instruments and analytical methods.
Quantitative Reasoning & Scientific Prediction
Apply calculations and formulas to solve scientific problems and make predictions.
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Does this simulation include Laboratory Instruments & Methods practice?

Yes, this simulation includes Laboratory Instruments & Methods by developing skills in performing titration, interpreting NMR, IR, and mass spectrometry results, conducting chromatography and PCR, and carrying out synthetic and sample preparation techniques.

Does this simulation include Quantitative Reasoning & Scientific Prediction skills?

Yes, this simulation includes Quantitative Reasoning & Scientific Prediction by developing skills in applying algorithmic thinking, using linear and non-linear functions such as logarithmic and trigonometric models, forecasting system states, and implementing Monte Carlo methods.

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