What Exactly are Acids, pH, Strong & Weak Acids

About this episode

This episode explores the definition of acids, their reactivity, the concept of pH, and the differences between strong and weak acids.

In this episode: Definition of an acid Why acids and hydrogen ions are so reactive What pH means and how to calculate it Strong acids, weak acids and concentration Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam. Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Record a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenote Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community .

People in this episode

Host: Matthew Macariou

Topics covered

• acids
• pH
• strong acids
• weak acids
• reactivity
• chemistry education

Keywords

• acids
• pH
• strong acids
• weak acids
• hydrogen ions
• reactivity
• chemistry

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