Course Information
Registration period
Year-round Recruitment
Course Level
Study Mode
Duration
6 Hour(s) 43 Minute(s)
Language
English
Taught by
Kelsey W
Rating
Course Overview
Acids and Bases Masterclass: pH, Titrations, Buffers & Ka/Kb Made Easy
Struggling with acids and bases in chemistry as an adult learner? You’re not alone—and you’ve come to the right place. This in-depth, self-paced course is designed for anyone returning to school, self-learners at home, or preparing for a college exam. We break down one of the most challenging topics in general chemistry so you can finally understand it and ace your test.
What you’ll learn:
Acid and base definitions (Arrhenius, Brønsted–Lowry, and Lewis)
Strong vs. weak acids and bases
pH, pOH, and concentration calculations
Titrations and titration curves
Ka, Kb, and Kw relationships
Conjugate acid–base pairs
Buffer solutions and buffer calculations
Why this course is for you:
With over 10 years of tutoring experience (more than 6,000 hours), I’ve pinpointed exactly what it takes to move beyond rote memorization and develop true understanding. You’ll get clear explanations, step-by-step walkthroughs, and practice problems that mirror the toughest exam questions.
You’ll be able to:
Learn at your own pace, on your schedule
Build deep conceptual understanding, not just memorize formulas
Tackle practice problems confidently with guided solutions
Enter your next chemistry exam fully prepared and stress-free
If you’re ready to master acids and bases and boost your chemistry grade, let’s get started!
Course Content
- 7 section(s)
- 119 lecture(s)
- Section 1 Getting Started
- Section 2 Introduction to Acids and Bases
- Section 3 Strong Acids and Bases
- Section 4 Weak Acids and Bases
- Section 5 Reaction Equations, mole tables, buffers and titrations
- Section 6 Salts, strength of acids based on structure, polyprotic acids, common-ion effect
- Section 7 Final Exam
What You’ll Learn
- Distinguish between acids and bases, identify common examples of each, and explain their properties., Define acids and bases according to the Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, and Lewis theories., Identify examples of acids and bases based on each theory., Differentiate between acids and bases using the concepts of proton donation and acceptance (Brønsted-Lowry) and electron pair donation and acceptance (Lewis)., Define the autoionization of water and Kw (the ion-product constant of water), Explain how Kw relates to the concentrations of hydronium and hydroxide ions in aqueous solutions., Explain how Kw changes with temperature and its effect on pH, Apply Kw to predict the pH and pOH of neutral, acidic, and basic solutions., Describe the pH scale, including its range from acidic to basic solutions and the role of neutrality., Calculate pH values from hydrogen ion concentration and vice versa using the pH formula., Apply the pH scale to classify substances as acidic, neutral, or basic based on given pH values., Define and identify strong acids and bases based on their dissociation properties in aqueous solutions, List common examples of strong acids and bases and explain their dissociation mechanisms., Predict the degree of dissociation of strong acids and bases in water based on their chemical formulas., Differentiate between strong acids/bases and weak acids/bases in terms of their dissociation constants (Ka and Kb)., Calculate the pH of a strong acid solution given its concentration., Calculate the pOH of a strong base solution given its concentration., Use the relationship between pH and pOH to determine the concentration of hydrogen ions or hydroxide ions in strong acid or base solutions., Define weak acids and bases and differentiate them from strong acids and bases based on their dissociation behavior in aqueous solutions., Explain the concept of acid dissociation constant (Ka) and base dissociation constant (Kb) and their significance for the strength of weak acids and bases, Calculate the pH of a weak acid solution or the pOH of a weak base solution using their respective Ka or Kb values and initial concentrations, Predict the degree of ionization of weak acids and bases based on their Ka or Kb values and the principle of Le Chatelier's principle., Identify the factors that determine whether a salt solution is acidic, basic, or neutral based on the ions it contains, Differentiate between salts formed from strong acid-strong base, strong acid-weak base, weak acid-strong base, and weak acid-weak base combinations, Identify key structural features or chemical characteristics that contribute to the strength of an acid or base., Predict the relative strengths of acids or bases using factors such as bond strength, polarity, and the stability of conjugate base or acid forms, Define the common-ion effect and explain its role in chemical equilibrium., Predict how the addition of a common ion affects the solubility of a salt., Calculate the new pH of a buffer solution after the addition of a common ion., Apply Le Châtelier’s Principle to explain the shift in equilibrium caused by a common ion., Explain how buffer solutions resist changes in pH upon addition of small amounts of acid or base., Identify components of a buffer solution (weak acid/base and its conjugate)., Determine if a given solution will act as a buffer., Calculate the pH of a buffer using the Henderson–Hasselbalch equation., Predict how buffer capacity changes with concentration and ratio of components., Interpret a titration curve and identify the equivalence point., Differentiate between strong acid/strong base, weak acid/strong base, and weak base/strong acid titrations based on their titration curves., Calculate pH at various points in a titration, including: Before titration begins, at the half-equivalence point, at and after the equivalence point.
Skills covered in this course
Reviews
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NNoah E
A Must-Have for Acids & Bases: I Aced My Exam! I just walked out of my Acids and Bases exam, and I absolutely crushed it, thanks entirely to this course. Seriously, the relief is insane. The actual test was intense, it threw so many different kinds of problems at us, from complicated titration curves and polyprotic calculations to intricate buffer prep. There's no way I would have scored so high without the materials provided here. The single best part of this course is the sheer volume of practice tests and problems, all with detailed, step-by-step solutions. This isn't just theory; this is the mastery tool. I didn't just read about pKa and pH; I worked through dozens of examples until the mechanisms became second nature. When I saw the exam questions, nothing was a surprise because I had already encountered every problem type in the course materials. If you are taking an Acids and Bases class and want to ensure you master the material and ace your final, stop looking and enroll. This course is the definitive resource for success.
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SSarah Stevens
Absolutely Phenomenal! The Course That Guarantees an A! I cannot recommend this Acids and Bases course enough! It completely transformed my understanding of what used to be my toughest subject. Seriously, I just finished my chemistry class and walked away with an A, thanks entirely to the mastery I gained here. The organization and pacing are brilliant. There are so many high-quality, relevant worksheets and practice problems that reinforced every single concept. I never felt like I was scrambling for extra material. But the real game changer? Titrations make complete and total sense now! The step-by-step explanations, combined with the practice problems on neutralization curves and Ka/Kb calculations, took away all the confusion. If you want to move from struggling with acids and bases to feeling like you know absolutely everything you need to know, this is the course you must take. Worth every penny!
