Explore the properties and uses of acids, bases and salts - in a virtual lab!

Investigate the differences between strong and weak acids and bases; practice the identification of acids and bases using the pH scale; and learn how acids and bases neutralize each other to form a salt - all in the safety of a virtual lab! Interactive program features a detailed, step-by-step tutorial which provides a detailed overview of the properties of acids and bases; acid/base detection; the pH scale; acid/base indicators; salts as ionic compounds; and the uses of acids, bases and salts. It also features a challenging assessment section, which can be operated in either a practice or test mode that automatically grades and tracks student comprehension. A detailed teacher's resource section allows you to create customized tests and presentations.

Requirements: Grade Level: 7-12; NSES: A,B,C; System Requirements: Windows 2000 or greater. Mac 9.2 or higher (Including OSX). 128MB RAM.