Academic Chemistry Chem Reference Tables, Polyatomics Table
3/10 Balancing Chemical Equations help Khan , Maribel
Types of Chemical Reactions help Tyler DeWitt
3/10 Phet balancing equations game: click
3/12, 3/13 Chemical equations from word equations: Maribel
3/20 Hope all my Chem students are hanging in there. I'm going a little stir crazy and have to go outside a walk/run while social distancing myself from everyone else. If appears from my end that Wake County is working diligently to come up with an equitable learning plan for everyone. Me personally - I'm entirely set up now to screencast and post class lessons as well as doing lots of cool online learning myself (I'm working toward becoming a Level 2 Google Certified Instructor).
3/18 UPDATE: Chem students - please continue to complete your chemical reactions packet. Get as much practice writing chemical equations as you can. If you are stuck trying to write a chemical formula for a chemical name, go ahead and google it for help.
3/16, 3/17 TedTalk synopsis. Click here to see a short list of TedTalk videos dealing with Chemistry. After watching analyze the video and record your thoughts on this form. When complete choose another TedTalk - this time from any discipline/topic that is interesting to you and do the same analysis/synopsis. Turn in at end of class.
3/12, 3/13 Complete the 13 questions from assignment 5. Write out assignment 5 on a seperate sheet of paper and submit for grades. Use textbooks and reference tables to help.
3/10, 3/11 Using your phones or a computer, watch either video: Khan , Maribel. Then click this link to play a game. Solve all 3 levels. Screenshot progress screen when done. Complete Assignment 4 in class. We did several in class. If not finished, do remaining problems for homework.
3/16, 3/17 TedTalk synopsis. Click here to see a short list of TedTalk videos dealing with Chemistry. After watching analyze the video and record your thoughts on this form. When complete choose another TedTalk - this time from any discipline/topic that is interesting to you and do the same analysis/synopsis. Turn in at end of class.
3/12, 3/13 Complete the 13 questions from assignment 5. Write out assignment 5 on a seperate sheet of paper and submit for grades. Use textbooks and reference tables to help.
3/10, 3/11 Using your phones or a computer, watch either video: Khan , Maribel. Then click this link to play a game. Solve all 3 levels. Screenshot progress screen when done. Complete Assignment 4 in class. We did several in class. If not finished, do remaining problems for homework.
3/6 Single replacement lab. Safety is a priority. No open toe shoes (crocs, slides, sandals, etc), tie back hair, tuck in loose clothing, no food in classroom. If you have not turned in your safety contract signed by your parents, you will not be able to participate in this lab. You will have to get your data from a partner who completed the lab (no penalty to grade as well). Progress reports to B classes.
3/4, 3/5 Advanced balancing - write a balanced equation starting with a word equation. Using reference table guidelines to predict the products of a chemical equation. Progress reports to A classes
3/2, 3/3 Practice balancing chemical reactions first half of class. 2nd half of class learn how to classify reactions as synthesis, decomp, single replacement, double replacement, acid/base, combustion
2/26, 2/27 Intro to Chemical reactions. New packet distributed to Chem students. Demonstrated Mg reacting with Oxygen, Mg reacting with HCl, Fe(NO3)3 reacting with Na2CO3 to show signs of a chemical change - energy emission, color change, gas evolved, precipitate formed. If absent complete assignment 1.
2/25 ACT Testing. Students not ACT testing will take nomenclature test. Test is open book, and students are asked to answer 30 of the 38 questions on the test (their choice)
Writing ionic formulas video
Writing formulas with polyatomic ions video
Naming molecular/covalent compounds video
Naming acids video
Naming compounds supplemental slides: Naming ions
Writing and naming ionic formulas, Writing and naming covalent/molecular formulas, Naming acids and bases
2/21, 2/24 Nomenclature test (multiple choice) There will be a short review prior to the test. Students have textbooks at home and should review. Students allowed to have a notecard/index card on which they can write anything they would like. Notecards collected after test. Students taking the ACT are excused and will make up the next time they are in class.
2/19, 2/20 After reviewing last quiz, all academic chem classes will be retaught and practice. Quiz grades are discarded and replaced with classwork assignment. Students working on same questions in groups for a classwork grade instead of a test grade. Test will be next time we meet. Take materials home in case of inclement weather.
2/13, 2/14 Quiz - 20 questions. Questions similar in format to Assignments 4, 5, and 6 from class packet. Mixture of ionic and covalent. After quiz develop a graphic organizer to help with naming. Clear up any remaining questions before test next week.
2/11, 2/12 Naming acids and naming hydrates. Review for quiz next class on naming ionic and covalent compounds.
2/7, 2/10 Formula writing practice, Covalent/molecular compound naming rules (NC only uses binary molecules/molecules with only two nonmetals in their standard)
2/5, 2/6 Finish naming/writing binary ionic compounds, start with naming/writing ionic compounds containing polyatomic ions.
2/3, 2/4 Naming ions quiz #1. 20 questions where students are asked to provide name when given ion and provide ion when given name. Assignment 2 in packet explains all naming rules. Students allowed reference tables. After quiz, assignment 3 - writing formulas for ionic compounds. Do formulas 1 thru 20 on assignment 4 (p.5 of packet) for homework.
1/30, 1/31: Reintroduction to naming ions. Distributing study guide
Chapter 8 Covalent Bonding Slides 8.1, Slides 8.2, Slides 8.3, Slides 8.4
Textile presentation Jan 27, Jan 28
For Q2: Lowest quiz grade is being dropped.
LAST DAY TO TURN IN ANYTHING FOR Q2 IS JAN 24 by 2:20pm!
1/23, 1/24 Chapter 8 test. Last test of quarter. Short review prior to test. Approx 33 questions.
1/21, 1/22 Polar bonds, polar molecules. Finish packet. Test review/notecard building.
1/14, 1/15, 1/16, 1/17 VSEPR Theory and molecular geometry. We will learn how to count molecular domains and how to predict geometries for simple compounds in which central atom has no lone pairs.
1/10, 1/13 Finishing 8.2, more practice writing lewis structures for simple covalent compounds. Have covered C2H2, C2H4, C2H6, N2, O2, F2, Cl2, NH3. Finished with an explanation of resonance structures and how to recognize them and when given 1 form to predict what the other forms may be.
1/8,1/9 Starting section 8.2. Learning how to take two elements are share electrons to form a compound. Will then build up to more complex chemicals. Introduce lewis structure building. So far have covered CO2, CH4, H2O,
1/6, 1/7 We finished section 8.1 in class today, distributed a study guide/packet. Welcome back! Starting Chapter 8 Covalent bonding. Differences between an ionic bond and a covalent bond. Diatomic atoms, appropriate use of the words "molecule" and "formula unit". Molecular formula, structural formula, space filling model, ball and stick models.Chapter 7 Ionic Bonding Slides 7.1 Slides 7.2, Slides 7.3
Video: Help with naming ions/ionic compounds - video
12/20 Christmas chemistry and makeups. 1A, 2A, 3A ion cutout lab is due
12/18, 12/19 Review for 20 mins. Finish class with test on Chapter 7.
12/12, 12/13 Element naming quiz (1 through 80). We are NOT covering crystal shapes and coordination numbers/crystal geometry. Complete short section 7.3 on metallic bonding. Using "sea of electrons" model. Finishing with alloys. Start preparing notecards. 12/13 students will be doing a formula writing activity in my absence.
12/10, 12/11 Element naming quiz (1 through 60). Finishing section 7.2 on Ionic Bonds and compounds. Teaching this skill using 3 different strategies. Level 1: use electron dot structures to show electron movement. Level 2: Use charges to made cation and anion charges balance one another. Level 3: "Crisscross method (cation charge number become anion's subscript, anion charge number becomes cation's subscript). Start metallic bonding.
12/6, 12/9 Electron dot diagrams and using them to predict ionic compounds. Element naming quiz (1 through 40).
12/4, 12/5 - Element naming quiz (1 through 20),
12/2, 12/3 Chapter 7 into - Ionic and Metallic bonding. Electron dot structures, ion prediction, announcing Element quiz for next class period - students must know the Element name and symbol for the first 20 elements.
11/25, 11/26 Complete periodic table logic problem. Complete experimental procedure, answer questions for analyses and complete "Now its your turn" Step 1.
Science of Christmas, Could you survive "Home Alone"?
Khan Academy Periodic Trends Table of Contents -> here
11/21, 11/22 Chapter 6 Test
11/19, 11/20 Review for Chapter Test
11/18 Ionic size trends for cations and anions.
11/14, 11/15 - Complete electronegativity, ionization energy, and atomic radius trends with graphing activities for the webquest.
11/13 - Pre-ACT for sophomores.
11/12 - Finish webquest in computer lab
(No school 11/11 - Veterans Day)
11/7, 11/8 Start with 5 question quiz on material covered on Mon and Tues. Then, webquest discovery for periodic trends, learning to graph on Excel. 2A and 3A will be in the computer lab beside the media center. 2B will be in 2607 computer lab.
11/6 Atomic size trends, Ionic size trends, Ionization energy trends, Electronegativity if time permits.
11/4, 11/5 Distributed next chapter's guided notes/workbook pages. Covering periodic table group names for 1A, 2A, 7A, 8A. Classify metals/nonmetals/metalloids. Properties of metals/nonmetals.
10/30, 10/31 - Starting Chapter 6 Periodic trends. Classifying substances as metals/nonmetals/metalloids. Names of groups, periods, symbols.
10/28, 10/29 Chapter 5 Test. Students are allowed to bring with them to the test an index card on which they can write anything they would like. They may also bring their Chem reference table with them.
LAST DAY TO TURN THINGS IN AND GET CREDIT: OCT 29! (this is posted in my classroom as well)
10/24,10/25 Test prep and review. Last chance to ask questions in class. (email me anytime you would like if you still have a question)
10/22, 10/23 Section 5.2 of packet should be complete. Section 5.3 of packet complete to p47. Complete Bohr model
10/18, 10/21 Learning to use the Chem Reference Table to characterize light. Learning how to use the Bohr model to describe light emission spectrum.
10/16, 10/17 Practice with light calculations, Bohr model calculations.
10/14, 10/15 Properties of light, correlate electron movement to ground emits light, light calculations (c=lambda x nu) (E = Planks constant * nu), Bohr model practice
10/10, 10/11 Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle, Hund's rule. Orbital filling diagrams
10/4, 10/7 Deciphering an electron configuration - if given a configuration, what element is it...if given an element, what is its electron configuration. "s", "p", "d", "f" blocks . 5 question miniquiz at end of class.
10/2, 10/3 Atomic orbitals and electron configurations continued. it's math intense and orbitals can be confusing. Bohr model of the atom, excited electron states, light emission spectrum and calculations associated with emission
9/27, 10/1 We are going slow through this chapter - atomic orbitals first, electron configurations .
9/25, 9/26 Intro to electron clouds and orbitals
Drawing Bohr models for elements 1 thru 20. Collecting data tables from Candium lab. Students may redo calculations for a better grade.
9/24 Progress reports went home today 9/24 for my A classes. Please sign and return
9/23 Progress reports went home today 9/23 for my B classes. Please sign and return.
9/23, 9/24 1st lab (atomic mass of Candium - lab safety contracts must be turned in prior to performing any lab. Text p.120). Chapter 5 - Electrons in atoms
9/19, 9/20 Final chapter review, Chapter test.
9/17, 9/18 Miniquiz calculate protons, neutrons, electrons (assume neutral atom). Graphic organizer atom calculations. Finish chapter 4 - test next time we meet Having trouble? click here
9/13, 9/16 Atoms, Protons, Neutrons, Electrons, Ions, Isotopes
9/11, 9/12 Test - 1 hr to complete 33 questions. Start Chap 4 Atomic Structure
Class 5 - Review for test next time we meet. Test taking strategies for different types of questions. Students are allowed to bring their reference table and an index card to the test on which they can write anything they would like (test is written so that they apply their knowledge)
Class 4 - Pure substances, compounds, elements, signs of chemical change. Density End of Chapter Test 9/6, 9/9
8/30, 9/3 Class 3 - Mixtures - homogeneous, heterogeneous. How to identify, how to separate. Exit ticket on Mixtures Sep 4th/5th
Class 2 - Metric system warmup.
Classifying matter p.39-42
Data table analysis on phases of matter
Phases of matter
Graded exit ticket - Metric system conversions
Class 1 - p. 62 - 86. Metric system units and conversions
Precision and accuracy in measurements
3/10 Balancing Chemical Equations help Khan , Maribel
Types of Chemical Reactions help Tyler DeWitt
3/10 Phet balancing equations game: click
3/12, 3/13 Chemical equations from word equations: Maribel
3/20 Hope all my Chem students are hanging in there. I'm going a little stir crazy and have to go outside a walk/run while social distancing myself from everyone else. If appears from my end that Wake County is working diligently to come up with an equitable learning plan for everyone. Me personally - I'm entirely set up now to screencast and post class lessons as well as doing lots of cool online learning myself (I'm working toward becoming a Level 2 Google Certified Instructor).
3/18 UPDATE: Chem students - please continue to complete your chemical reactions packet. Get as much practice writing chemical equations as you can. If you are stuck trying to write a chemical formula for a chemical name, go ahead and google it for help.
3/16, 3/17 TedTalk synopsis. Click here to see a short list of TedTalk videos dealing with Chemistry. After watching analyze the video and record your thoughts on this form. When complete choose another TedTalk - this time from any discipline/topic that is interesting to you and do the same analysis/synopsis. Turn in at end of class.
3/12, 3/13 Complete the 13 questions from assignment 5. Write out assignment 5 on a seperate sheet of paper and submit for grades. Use textbooks and reference tables to help.
3/10, 3/11 Using your phones or a computer, watch either video: Khan , Maribel. Then click this link to play a game. Solve all 3 levels. Screenshot progress screen when done. Complete Assignment 4 in class. We did several in class. If not finished, do remaining problems for homework.
3/16, 3/17 TedTalk synopsis. Click here to see a short list of TedTalk videos dealing with Chemistry. After watching analyze the video and record your thoughts on this form. When complete choose another TedTalk - this time from any discipline/topic that is interesting to you and do the same analysis/synopsis. Turn in at end of class.
3/12, 3/13 Complete the 13 questions from assignment 5. Write out assignment 5 on a seperate sheet of paper and submit for grades. Use textbooks and reference tables to help.
3/10, 3/11 Using your phones or a computer, watch either video: Khan , Maribel. Then click this link to play a game. Solve all 3 levels. Screenshot progress screen when done. Complete Assignment 4 in class. We did several in class. If not finished, do remaining problems for homework.
3/6 Single replacement lab. Safety is a priority. No open toe shoes (crocs, slides, sandals, etc), tie back hair, tuck in loose clothing, no food in classroom. If you have not turned in your safety contract signed by your parents, you will not be able to participate in this lab. You will have to get your data from a partner who completed the lab (no penalty to grade as well). Progress reports to B classes.
3/4, 3/5 Advanced balancing - write a balanced equation starting with a word equation. Using reference table guidelines to predict the products of a chemical equation. Progress reports to A classes
3/2, 3/3 Practice balancing chemical reactions first half of class. 2nd half of class learn how to classify reactions as synthesis, decomp, single replacement, double replacement, acid/base, combustion
2/26, 2/27 Intro to Chemical reactions. New packet distributed to Chem students. Demonstrated Mg reacting with Oxygen, Mg reacting with HCl, Fe(NO3)3 reacting with Na2CO3 to show signs of a chemical change - energy emission, color change, gas evolved, precipitate formed. If absent complete assignment 1.
2/25 ACT Testing. Students not ACT testing will take nomenclature test. Test is open book, and students are asked to answer 30 of the 38 questions on the test (their choice)
Writing ionic formulas video
Writing formulas with polyatomic ions video
Naming molecular/covalent compounds video
Naming acids video
Naming compounds supplemental slides: Naming ions
Writing and naming ionic formulas, Writing and naming covalent/molecular formulas, Naming acids and bases
2/21, 2/24 Nomenclature test (multiple choice) There will be a short review prior to the test. Students have textbooks at home and should review. Students allowed to have a notecard/index card on which they can write anything they would like. Notecards collected after test. Students taking the ACT are excused and will make up the next time they are in class.
2/19, 2/20 After reviewing last quiz, all academic chem classes will be retaught and practice. Quiz grades are discarded and replaced with classwork assignment. Students working on same questions in groups for a classwork grade instead of a test grade. Test will be next time we meet. Take materials home in case of inclement weather.
2/13, 2/14 Quiz - 20 questions. Questions similar in format to Assignments 4, 5, and 6 from class packet. Mixture of ionic and covalent. After quiz develop a graphic organizer to help with naming. Clear up any remaining questions before test next week.
2/11, 2/12 Naming acids and naming hydrates. Review for quiz next class on naming ionic and covalent compounds.
2/7, 2/10 Formula writing practice, Covalent/molecular compound naming rules (NC only uses binary molecules/molecules with only two nonmetals in their standard)
2/5, 2/6 Finish naming/writing binary ionic compounds, start with naming/writing ionic compounds containing polyatomic ions.
2/3, 2/4 Naming ions quiz #1. 20 questions where students are asked to provide name when given ion and provide ion when given name. Assignment 2 in packet explains all naming rules. Students allowed reference tables. After quiz, assignment 3 - writing formulas for ionic compounds. Do formulas 1 thru 20 on assignment 4 (p.5 of packet) for homework.
1/30, 1/31: Reintroduction to naming ions. Distributing study guide
Chapter 8 Covalent Bonding Slides 8.1, Slides 8.2, Slides 8.3, Slides 8.4
Textile presentation Jan 27, Jan 28
For Q2: Lowest quiz grade is being dropped.
LAST DAY TO TURN IN ANYTHING FOR Q2 IS JAN 24 by 2:20pm!
1/23, 1/24 Chapter 8 test. Last test of quarter. Short review prior to test. Approx 33 questions.
1/21, 1/22 Polar bonds, polar molecules. Finish packet. Test review/notecard building.
1/14, 1/15, 1/16, 1/17 VSEPR Theory and molecular geometry. We will learn how to count molecular domains and how to predict geometries for simple compounds in which central atom has no lone pairs.
1/10, 1/13 Finishing 8.2, more practice writing lewis structures for simple covalent compounds. Have covered C2H2, C2H4, C2H6, N2, O2, F2, Cl2, NH3. Finished with an explanation of resonance structures and how to recognize them and when given 1 form to predict what the other forms may be.
1/8,1/9 Starting section 8.2. Learning how to take two elements are share electrons to form a compound. Will then build up to more complex chemicals. Introduce lewis structure building. So far have covered CO2, CH4, H2O,
1/6, 1/7 We finished section 8.1 in class today, distributed a study guide/packet. Welcome back! Starting Chapter 8 Covalent bonding. Differences between an ionic bond and a covalent bond. Diatomic atoms, appropriate use of the words "molecule" and "formula unit". Molecular formula, structural formula, space filling model, ball and stick models.Chapter 7 Ionic Bonding Slides 7.1 Slides 7.2, Slides 7.3
Video: Help with naming ions/ionic compounds - video
12/20 Christmas chemistry and makeups. 1A, 2A, 3A ion cutout lab is due
12/18, 12/19 Review for 20 mins. Finish class with test on Chapter 7.
12/12, 12/13 Element naming quiz (1 through 80). We are NOT covering crystal shapes and coordination numbers/crystal geometry. Complete short section 7.3 on metallic bonding. Using "sea of electrons" model. Finishing with alloys. Start preparing notecards. 12/13 students will be doing a formula writing activity in my absence.
12/10, 12/11 Element naming quiz (1 through 60). Finishing section 7.2 on Ionic Bonds and compounds. Teaching this skill using 3 different strategies. Level 1: use electron dot structures to show electron movement. Level 2: Use charges to made cation and anion charges balance one another. Level 3: "Crisscross method (cation charge number become anion's subscript, anion charge number becomes cation's subscript). Start metallic bonding.
12/6, 12/9 Electron dot diagrams and using them to predict ionic compounds. Element naming quiz (1 through 40).
12/4, 12/5 - Element naming quiz (1 through 20),
12/2, 12/3 Chapter 7 into - Ionic and Metallic bonding. Electron dot structures, ion prediction, announcing Element quiz for next class period - students must know the Element name and symbol for the first 20 elements.
11/25, 11/26 Complete periodic table logic problem. Complete experimental procedure, answer questions for analyses and complete "Now its your turn" Step 1.
Science of Christmas, Could you survive "Home Alone"?
Khan Academy Periodic Trends Table of Contents -> here
11/21, 11/22 Chapter 6 Test
11/19, 11/20 Review for Chapter Test
11/18 Ionic size trends for cations and anions.
11/14, 11/15 - Complete electronegativity, ionization energy, and atomic radius trends with graphing activities for the webquest.
11/13 - Pre-ACT for sophomores.
11/12 - Finish webquest in computer lab
(No school 11/11 - Veterans Day)
11/7, 11/8 Start with 5 question quiz on material covered on Mon and Tues. Then, webquest discovery for periodic trends, learning to graph on Excel. 2A and 3A will be in the computer lab beside the media center. 2B will be in 2607 computer lab.
11/6 Atomic size trends, Ionic size trends, Ionization energy trends, Electronegativity if time permits.
11/4, 11/5 Distributed next chapter's guided notes/workbook pages. Covering periodic table group names for 1A, 2A, 7A, 8A. Classify metals/nonmetals/metalloids. Properties of metals/nonmetals.
10/30, 10/31 - Starting Chapter 6 Periodic trends. Classifying substances as metals/nonmetals/metalloids. Names of groups, periods, symbols.
10/28, 10/29 Chapter 5 Test. Students are allowed to bring with them to the test an index card on which they can write anything they would like. They may also bring their Chem reference table with them.
LAST DAY TO TURN THINGS IN AND GET CREDIT: OCT 29! (this is posted in my classroom as well)
10/24,10/25 Test prep and review. Last chance to ask questions in class. (email me anytime you would like if you still have a question)
10/22, 10/23 Section 5.2 of packet should be complete. Section 5.3 of packet complete to p47. Complete Bohr model
10/18, 10/21 Learning to use the Chem Reference Table to characterize light. Learning how to use the Bohr model to describe light emission spectrum.
10/16, 10/17 Practice with light calculations, Bohr model calculations.
10/14, 10/15 Properties of light, correlate electron movement to ground emits light, light calculations (c=lambda x nu) (E = Planks constant * nu), Bohr model practice
10/10, 10/11 Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle, Hund's rule. Orbital filling diagrams
10/4, 10/7 Deciphering an electron configuration - if given a configuration, what element is it...if given an element, what is its electron configuration. "s", "p", "d", "f" blocks . 5 question miniquiz at end of class.
10/2, 10/3 Atomic orbitals and electron configurations continued. it's math intense and orbitals can be confusing. Bohr model of the atom, excited electron states, light emission spectrum and calculations associated with emission
9/27, 10/1 We are going slow through this chapter - atomic orbitals first, electron configurations .
9/25, 9/26 Intro to electron clouds and orbitals
Drawing Bohr models for elements 1 thru 20. Collecting data tables from Candium lab. Students may redo calculations for a better grade.
9/24 Progress reports went home today 9/24 for my A classes. Please sign and return
9/23 Progress reports went home today 9/23 for my B classes. Please sign and return.
9/23, 9/24 1st lab (atomic mass of Candium - lab safety contracts must be turned in prior to performing any lab. Text p.120). Chapter 5 - Electrons in atoms
9/19, 9/20 Final chapter review, Chapter test.
9/17, 9/18 Miniquiz calculate protons, neutrons, electrons (assume neutral atom). Graphic organizer atom calculations. Finish chapter 4 - test next time we meet Having trouble? click here
9/13, 9/16 Atoms, Protons, Neutrons, Electrons, Ions, Isotopes
9/11, 9/12 Test - 1 hr to complete 33 questions. Start Chap 4 Atomic Structure
Class 5 - Review for test next time we meet. Test taking strategies for different types of questions. Students are allowed to bring their reference table and an index card to the test on which they can write anything they would like (test is written so that they apply their knowledge)
Class 4 - Pure substances, compounds, elements, signs of chemical change. Density End of Chapter Test 9/6, 9/9
8/30, 9/3 Class 3 - Mixtures - homogeneous, heterogeneous. How to identify, how to separate. Exit ticket on Mixtures Sep 4th/5th
Class 2 - Metric system warmup.
Classifying matter p.39-42
Data table analysis on phases of matter
Phases of matter
Graded exit ticket - Metric system conversions
Class 1 - p. 62 - 86. Metric system units and conversions
Precision and accuracy in measurements