Year 11 · SACE Stage 1

Acids and bases

Apply proton-transfer, neutralisation, strength and pH rules.

Subtopics

Identify proton donors, acceptors and conjugate acid–base pairs.

Predict acid reactions with oxides, hydroxides, carbonates and hydrogencarbonates.

Distinguish strength from concentration and calculate ionisation amounts.

Apply common oxide–water equations and recognise standard oxyacid formulae.

Calculate pH, hydrogen-ion concentration and logarithmic comparisons.

Recognise and balance carbon, sulfur and nitrogen oxide equations producing acidity.