HSC Chemistry Module 6 – Acid/Base Reactions

Module 6: Acid/Base Reactions is the second module of the new NSW HSC Chemistry curriculum.

In this module, students will explore the different properties and uses of acids and bases. Ideas that will be explored in section will include acid-base models, naming acids, buffers, and titration. 

Properties of Acids and Bases

• Section 1 (M6-S1): Acid-Base Models

• Section 2 (M6-S2): Nomenclature of Inorganic Acids and Bases

• Section 3 (M6-S3): Acid-Base Reactions

• Section 4 (M6-S4): Neutralisation in everyday life and industry

Using Brønsted-Lowry Theory

• Section 5 (M6-S5): Acid and Base Strength

• Section 6 (M6-S6): Amphiprotic Substances

• Section 7 (M6-S7): Enthalpy of Neutralisation 

• Section 8 (M6-S8): Introduction to pH and pOH

• Section 9 (M6-S9): Comparing acid strengths

• Section 10 (M6-S10): pH calculations after mixing acid and base

Acid & Base Dissociation

• Section 11 (M6-S11): pKa

• Section 12 (M6-S12): pKb

• Section 13 (M6-S13): Acidic and Basic Salts + Calculations

Quantitative Analysis

• Section 14 (M6-S14): Buffers

• Section 15 (M6-S15): Preparing for Titration

• Section 16 (M6-S16): Indicators

• Section 17 (M6-S17): Titration Curves & Choosing the Right Indicator

• Section 18 (M6-S18): Acid/base analysis methods by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

• Section 19 (M6-S19): Titration Calculations & Chemical Analysis of Household Substances

• Section 20 (M6-S20): Back Titration

• Section 21 (M6-S21): Conductometric Titration