Pupils puzzled over pH? Incorporate an interactive resource that teaches through games! Chemistry scholars use reasoning to solve puzzles that focus on determining the pH based upon hydrogen ion concentration.

Concepts

acids and bases, concentration, solutions, logarithms, hydrogen, deductive reasoning, logical reasoning, cations

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Challenge the class to reason through the process of determining pH without a calculator on their own
• Make the activity part of an acids and bases lesson
  

Classroom Considerations

• Take a moment to point out that the d.p. referred to in the directions stands for decimal place
• Schedule time in the computer lab so individuals can complete the puzzles
  

Pros

• The resource is easy for learners to navigate on their own
• Developing an understanding of pH without a calculator is valuable in both chemistry and biology classes

Cons

• None