A-level chemistry: buffers and neutralisation bundle

A complete unit of work consisting of powerpoints, worksheets and a workbook with answers for student use in class, as homework or for revision. Download contains the powerpoints, in class worksheets, copies of the workbook as pdf and word files and a pdf scan of the completed book.

This topics covered include:

A review of the conjugate acids and bases, Ka and weak acid calculations.
What a buffer is and how they work.
Calculating the pH of buffer solutions
Making buffers via mixing solutions and partial neutralisation
Calculating the amount of a salt needed to make a buffer of a given pH
Buffer systems in the blood
Neutralisation curves
Selecting indicators
Explanations are reinforced with exercises for students to complete as well as summary tasks pitched at a level appropriate for year 13 chemistry students.