W. Ross Macdonald School Library

Acids and bases /

by Brent, Lynnette, Series: Why chemistry matters Published by : Crabtree Pub. Co., (New York, N.Y. :) Physical details: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. ISBN:9780778742395 (reinforced library binding); 0778742393 (reinforced library binding). Year: 2009
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Item type: Print List(s) this item appears in: Grade 9 Academic Science | Grade 10 Academic Science
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Non-fiction 546.24 BRE (Browse shelf (Opens below)) Copy: 1 Available 2013-3632

Includes bibliographical references (p. 32) and index.

Acid-base chemistry -- What is pH? -- pH indicators -- Properties of acids -- Properties of bases -- What is a buffer? -- Common acids -- Acids in our bodies -- Environmental acids -- How we use bases -- Chemical reactions.

Did you know that cola is an acid? And your saliva is a base? Acids and bases are chemical opposites that exist all around us. Readers will learn about common acids and bases from lemon juice to ammonia. Through vivid examples and exciting illustrations, this book will eagerly explore these important chemical compounds.

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