MCAT Acids & Bases: Strong vs Weak, pKa Logic, Buffers & Clinical Hacks
Podcast: Jack Westin MCAT PodcastPublished On: Mon Jun 16 2025
Description: You can memorize every formula in the Kaplan book and STILL miss those sneaky MCAT acid–base questions. Let’s fix that. In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Mike & Molly walk you from first-semester chem definitions all the way to high-yield clinical tie-ins—so you understand (not just memorize) acids and bases.🔑 What you’ll master- Choosing the right definition (Arrhenius, Brønsted, or Lewis) in seconds- Predicting acid/base strength from conjugate stability- Fast mental math with Ka, pKa, and pH (goodbye endless logs)- Buffer problems—identifying the true conjugate pair and pH shifts under stress- Clinically framed MCAT scenarios that lock the concepts in memoryWant to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com 🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions 👨🏻🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses 🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep
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