Examples of Acids and Bases
Acids and bases are all around us in nature, as well as in chemicals that are produced to make our lives better through chemistry. Explore where you live or work and see if you can find three acids and three bases. As you complete your initial response, include the following for each category:
- A description of what you found for each category
- If it is strong or weak
- The approximate pH values
- Was it easier to determine if something is a strong acid/base or a weak acid/base?
Avoid selecting acids and bases already covered by your classmates.
Note the examples that your peers provided. Did you overlook any of the items on their list that were in your own surroundings? Do you agree with their evaluation of the strength of these acids/bases?
Instructions
Be sure to post an initial, substantive response by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. MT, and respond to two or more classmates or the instructor with substantive responses by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT.
A substantive initial post answers the question presented completely and/or asks a thoughtful question pertaining to the topic. Be sure your post is unique. Do not repeat what other students have said.
Substantive peer responses ask thoughtful questions pertaining to the topic, and/or answer a question (in detail) posted by another student or the instructor. Note: The following are not examples of substantive contributions:
- Thanking, agreeing with, or complimenting a classmate.
- Providing irrelevant commentary.
