Creative Science

This 2-page "fill-in the blank" handout outlines the definitions and characteristics of acids and bases. Students also can reference the information on pH scale values and the colour of various indicators in order to differentiate between acid and bases. The handout concludes with a chart for students to choose whether each description is referring to an acid, a base or a neutral solution. A teacher's answer key is provided. The fill in the blank nature of this handout lends itself well to a te

This is a one page worksheet which explains how to name simple binary and oxoacids. Students can then practice with a set of questions at the end. Teacher's answer key is provided. Please note that this is for an INTRO class on naming acids, suitable for a general high school science class or a basic level introductory chemistry class. For oxoacids, it only includes polyatomics with 'ate' or 'ite' endings. This worksheet does NOT include "per____ic" acids or or "hypo____ous" acids. (e.g. this w

A self-guided worksheet for students to familiarize themselves with scientific language (common prefix and suffix). A teacher's answer key is included with the worksheet. This is a perfect introductory activity or bell work for any high school science class, or for prep for university studies in science. This activity will help students be more confident in science and increase their ability to understand when presented with new concepts.