The student will investigate acids and bases in the world about them. Explains how substances are placed in categories according to their characteristics. Identifies properties of acids and bases, and describes their harmful effects. Describes methods of identifying acids and bases, and identifies common ones.
Provides information about acids and bases, discussing the properties of each, explaining how they are measured or detected, and looking at specific types of acids and bases and how they are used.
Discusses the properties of acids and bases and their chemical reactions to each other and in our bodies, and offers several experiments that can be done at home or in the classroom.