Decision tree: acid, base or buffer? | 16–18 years

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Example slides from this resource showing a decision tree for acid, base or buffer

Source: Royal Society of Chemistry

Help learners understand which equation they need to answer questions about acids, bases and buffers by scaffolding their thinking

Try using this pre-prepared decision tree to aid with questions on the challenging topic of acids, bases and buffers. The decision tree is available as an editable PowerPoint file or pdf with guidance and links to more support.

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