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UNIT 3: SOLUBILITY AND SOLUTIONS

Chapter 8: Acids and Bases

  8.1 Understanding Acids and Bases
  8.2 pH of a Solution
  8.3 Working with Solutions
  8.4 Acid-Base Theories
  Chapter 8 Review

 

8.1 Understanding Acids and Bases

Online Battery Guidebook  Page (368, #8 )

Radioshack provides this webpage with a chart comparing the various battery types. Click the links on the left-hand side of the page for more information about each battery type.


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Batteries for Deep Cycle Application   Page (368, #8 )

Northern Arizona Wind and Sun provides this site containing descriptions of types of batteries used for deep cycle applications, their components, uses and advantages/disadvantages. Browse


Fuel Cell World   Page (368, #8 )

Provided by the consortium promoting the commercialization of fuel cell technology, this site discusses the benefits of using fuel cell technology, and how this technology compares to conventional power sources.


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8.2 pH of a Solution

Soil Acidification   Page (376, #10 )

This gardening website explains the effects of soil acidity on plants. Gardening websites such as this one are a good place to start your research on soil acidity.


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Grape Production in New York   Page (376, #10 )

Cornell University's New York State Agricultural Experiments site details the effects of soil pH on the grapevines in NY. Browse.


8.3 Working with Solutions

Scientists of the American Chemical Society   Page (377, C2 )

The American Chemistry Society hosts this career planning site. Tips on what to look for and how to decide what field you are interested in.


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Planning Your Career in Chemistry or Biochemistry   Page (377, c2 )

Excellent site by the College of Charleston South Carolina outlining some of the considerations one has to make when opting for a career in Chemistry Browse this site.


8.4 Acid-Base Theories

Spring Acid Rain Watch   Page (380, #10 )

The Quebec English Schools Network has produced this informative page with appropriate links on the effects of acid rain on a variety of environments. Browse.


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Acid Rain   Page (380, #10 )

Environment Canada site gives explanations and legal facts about acid rain. Browse.


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Supplements - Baking Soda   Page (392, #12 )

WholeHealthmd.com provides this description of the uses and properties of baking soda. Browse.


Poisons: Baking Soda Overdose   Page (392, #12 )

MEDLINEplus Web site. Gives information on dangerous side effects the can occur from baking soda. Browse.


Nahcolite (Sodium Bicarbonate)   Page (392, #12 )

Amethyst Galleries Inc. hosts this site called the Mineral Gallery. It explains all of the physical properties of sodium bicarbonate such as luster, hardness, and cleavage planes. Includes some interesting notes on the name of the mineral.


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Chapter 8 Review

Water - How Good is it?   Page (405, #29 )

Index page from Environment Canada for water regulations. Links from this page lead to all policies regarding water contamination and control guidelines. Browse the list and choose the appropriate links.


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Drinking Water Protection   Page (405, #29 )

Ontario Ministry of the Environment report on changes to Drinking Water regulations. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader


Effects of Acid Rain   Page (405, #30 )

Environmental Protection Agency Page on the effects of Acid Rain on Forests. Links at the bottom of the page discuss each aspect of acid rain impact.


Tutorial for High School Chemistry   Page (405, #31 )

ChemTeam is an online resource for students taking the Advanced Placement course in chemistry. It contains comprehensive information about the chemical principles of acids and bases. This is the index page with links to other topics in chemistry as well as the specific topic of acids and bases. Browse.


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Lewis Concept   Page (405, #31 )

This Clackamas Distance Learning site provides an in depth explanation of the Lewis theory and all other concepts and provides a comparison. Browse


Introduction to Acid Rain   Page (405, #30 )

This Manchester Metropolitan University Web site has a comprehensive list of topics on acid rain, including its impact on trees.


Acid Base Chemistry   Page (405, #31 )

Shodor Education Foundation Inc. funds this site in cooperation with the University of North Carolina. It provides point form information on the various theories and other terms. It includes a list of different on-line calculators and other tools.

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