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<p>This comprehensive lesson plan from The Primary Science Advisory Service Ltd is aimed at enhancing students' understanding of irreversible changes, particularly the reaction between acid and bicarbonate of soda. The lesson aligns with the National Curriculum, teaching students that some chemical changes result in the formation of new materials and are not usually reversible, such as the reaction of acid with bicarbonate of soda. Students will delve into the signs of a chemical reaction, identify the products formed, and classify substances according to their pH levels as acids, alkalis, or neutral. This lesson builds upon previous years' knowledge of materials and their properties, including changes in state and the malleability of solids.</p>

<p>The lesson includes practical activities where students will use pH indicator paper to test various substances, such as cola, lemon juice, and vinegar, and classify them as acids, alkalis, or neutral. They will also experiment with neutralising acids by adding bicarbonate of soda to vinegar and observing the change in pH. Health and safety considerations are paramount, with students required to wear safety goggles, tie back long hair, and potentially use gloves for sensitive skin. The lesson addresses common misconceptions, such as the corrosiveness of acids compared to alkalis and the meaning of pH levels. Keywords such as 'irreversible', 'neutralisation', and 'carbon dioxide' are introduced, and the contributions of influential scientists like Soren Sorensen and Humphrey Davy are acknowledged. The activities are designed to be engaging and hands-on, providing a memorable learning experience that links chemistry with cross-curricular subjects such as Design Technology, Maths, and History.</p>

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Teacher Explanation

Acid and Bicarbonate of Soda - Teacher Explanation

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Acid and Bicarbonate of Soda - Presentation

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Objectives Labels

Acid and Bicarbonate of Soda - Objectives Labels

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Results Tables

Acid and Bicarbonate of Soda - Results Tables

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Self Assessment

Acid and Bicarbonate of Soda - Self Assessment

<p>The main focus of this lesson is to explain that some changes result in the formation of new materials, which is not usually reversible. Students will learn about chemical reactions and the signs that indicate a reaction has occurred, such as the formation of gas, heat, or light. They will also learn to identify the products of chemical reactions. The class will also classify substances as acids, alkalis, or neutral based on their pH level, which is a measure of the ability of a substance to produce hydrogen in solution. The pH scale ranges from 1-14, with values below 7 being acidic, values above 7 being alkaline, and 7 being neutral. </p> <p>This lesson is aligned with the previous learning in Year 1 to identify and name everyday materials and in Year 2 to find out how solid objects' shapes can be changed. The activity will involve using pH paper and a variety of substances such as cola, lemon juice, bicarbonate of soda, vinegar, and more to classify the substances as acid, alkali, or neutral. Students will work in groups of four and follow the steps of tearing off some of the pH paper and dipping it into the sample, observing the color change, and making a judgement of the pH level. </p> <p>In the second activity, students will learn about neutralizing acids. They will measure out different amounts of vinegar and bicarbonate of soda, stir the mixture, and test the pH level until the paper turns green. They will repeat the process with different ratios of vinegar and bicarbonate of soda to understand the effect of adding more or less of either substance on the pH level. </p> <h2>Cross-Curricular Links</h2> <ul> <li>DT: Research the role of acids in etching</li> <li>Maths: Produce graphs of experimental results</li> <li>History: Write an essay on the role of acids in the first battery made</li> </ul> <h2>Important Lesson Guidance</h2> <p>Before the lesson, the teacher will need to obtain some cola, bicarbonate of soda, and lemon juice. For the pH classification activity, the teacher has free reign on the substances tested, as long as they are safe for students to handle. The solid samples will need to be mixed with a small amount of water for testing. In the neutralizing acids activity, the equipment required includes clear plastic cups, vinegar, bicarbonate of soda, pH paper, teaspoons, and a measuring cylinder. The students will work in groups of two. </p> <h2>Influential Scientists</h2> <p>Soren Sorensen, Jons Berzelius, Humphrey Davey. </p> <h2>Keywords</h2> <p>Irreversible, Acid, Alkali, pH scale, Neutral, Carbon Dioxide, Neutralization. </p>

Acid and Bicarbonate of Soda

Science

Year 5

Properties and Changes of Materials

Acid and Bicarbonate of Soda - Lesson Plan

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