SPS6: Students will investigate the properties of solutions.
a. Describe solutions in terms of
- solute/solvent
- conductivity
- concentration
c. Demonstrate that solubility is related to temperature by constructing a solubility curve.
d. Compare and contrast the components and properties of acids and bases.
e. Determine whether common household substances are acidic, basic, or neutral.
Instruction will be a mix of direct instruction, class discussion, worksheets, and instructional videos. Expect a quiz on Solutions, Acids at the end of the unit.
Specific Assignments
Assignment 1: What is a Solution? - mini-lecture. Take notes. Fill in the appropriate sections of the Solutions, Acids, and Bases worksheet. (click here to see worksheet). Suggestion: Make flash cards for each new vocabulary word. Use your flash cards to learn the definitions of each term (homework).
Click here to see a power point version of this lecture.
Assignment 2: Properties of Solutions -- mini lecture. Take notes. Afterwords, continue to complete the appropriate sections of the Solutions, Acids, and Bases worksheet.
Click here to view a power point version of this lesson.
The following videos summarize much of what we have learned about solutions so far.
Check out this demonstration of a "Supersaturated Solution."
Assignment 3: Acids and Bases - mini-lecture. Take notes and answer the remaining questions on the Solutions, Acid, and Bases worksheet as we go.
Click here to view a power point version of the Acid-Base lecture.
The following short videos provide a good summary of what we have learned about acids and bases .
Quiz: Solutions, Acids, and Bases. The quiz will include the basic characteristics and properties of solutions as well as the basic characteristics and properties of acids and bases. Be able to recognize everyday items that are acids and bases and relate them to the pH scale.
