Acids and bases/alkalis are involved in numerous chemical processes that occur around us, from industrial proc esses to biological ones, and from reactions in the laboratory to those in our environment. Students have encountered acids and alkalis in their junior science courses. In this topic, they will further study the properties and reactions of acids and bases /alkalis, and the concept of molarity. Students should also be able to develop an awareness of the potential hazards associated with the handling of acids and alkalis.

Students will learn to use an instrumental method of pH measurement, to prepare salts by different methods , and to perform volumetric analysis involving acids and alkalis. Through these experimental practices students should be able to demonstrate essential experimental techniques, to analyse data and to interpret experimental results. On completion of this topic, students are expected to have acquired skills that are essential for conducting the investigative study required in the curriculum, as well as some basic knowledge for further study in Analytical Chemistry and carrying out more c omplicated quantitative analysis in chemistry.