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Introduction of Aquatic Chemistry in General Chemistry Curriculum: Spreadsheet Calculation Approaches

Introduction of Aquatic Chemistry in General Chemistry Curriculum: Spreadsheet Calculation Approaches
Chulsung Kim

Fundamental aquatic chemistry concepts may be introduced in general chemistry classes by computing ionization fractions and buffer intensity of aqueous phase carbonate systems. This Excel spreadsheet may used to build graphic presentations of a titration curve, distribution diagram, and buffer intensity as a function of pH. Accompanying activities are designed to enhance the concepts of acid-base equilibrium through exploring the relationship between pK_a/pK_b, pH of the solution, ionization fractions, and buffer intensity, and to exercise students’ graphing skills.

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