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Chemical Reactions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this reactions worksheet, young scholars state the differences between a coefficient and subscript and an exothermic and endothermic reaction. Students review the different types of reactions. This worksheet has 13 short answer...
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Identifying Reaction Types

For Students 9th - 12th
In this reactions activity, students are given nine chemical reactions to identify as single replacement, double replacement, synthesis or decomposition reactions.
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Build a Fuel Cell

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Discover the connection between redox reactions and fuel cells. Collaborative groups build a Hoffmann Apparatus that demonstrates the electrolysis of water and then convert their models into a fuel cell. They use their fuel cells to...
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Cornell University

What Is Rust?

For Students 6th - 12th
Why do metals rust differently? Scholars experiment with metal combinations in a hands-on activity. They create unique environments with different metals and compare the rate and amount of rust for each.
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Chemistry 1 Practice Exam

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Thirty multiple-choice questions and their answers are provided in this resource. It was written for a general chemistry course and queries test takers on scientific notation, mixtures, chemical symbols, electric charges, Dalton's atomic...
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Everything about Equations

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemical reactions worksheet, students are given fifteen unbalanced equations and they must identify the reaction types, the phases of the products, the signs that a chemical change occurred and the sum of the coefficients of the...
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Reaction Types and Stoichiometry

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this chemical reactions worksheet, students balance chemical reactions and identify each type of reaction. Students write the net ionic equation for reactions. Students calculate moles and grams of reactants or products. This...
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Concentration and Reaction Rates

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners investigate how varying the concentrations, volumes, and other factors affects reaction rates. Students design and conduct investigations to obtain data used to create graphs of an uncatalyzed reaction vs. a catalyzed reaction....
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Balancing Equations and Identifying Reaction Types

For Students 9th - 12th
In this balancing equations worksheet, students balance twelve equations by placing the proper coefficients in front of reactants and products and they identify the type of reaction each equation represents.
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Starch is Everywhere

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this science worksheet, students add a few drops of iodine solution to each of 10 substances to determine if they contain starch. The iodine will turn blue if the item contains starch.
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Physical and Chemical Changes Crossword

For Students 8th - 12th
In this chemistry worksheet, learners complete a crossword puzzle with 15 clues about both physical and chemical changes. Each clue lists number of letters for correct word.
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Answers for Physical and Chemical Changes Crossword

For Students 8th - 12th
In this chemistry instructional activity, students are provided with the answers for a crossword puzzle containing 15 clues about physical and chemical changes.
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Photosynthesis: How Do Plants Get Energy?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Examine the mechanism of photosynthesis through different light scenarios. Pupils vary the amount and type of light exposure on plant leaves in the fifth lesson plan in a 12-part series. Through observation, they determine the rate of...
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Activity #19 Oxygen For Yeast

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students observe and record what occurs when yeast is added to hydrogen peroxide. They indicate why a chemical reaction (decompostion) must have occurred during the experiement. Pupils explain why yeast was used. Students comprehend the...
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Additional Aqueous Solution Review Problems

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this solutions worksheet, students balance chemical equations, classify reactions by the type of reaction it represents, and review the solubility rules. Students practice working out double displacement, neutralization, and dilution...
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Photosynthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
In this photosynthesis worksheet, students complete 20 various types of questions related to photosynthesis. First, they match each description in the first column with the correct vocabulary term in the second. Then, students explain...
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Chemistry of Fire

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this science worksheet, learners are involved in questions about the events that cause and sustain fires. The chemistry of fire is the primary focus.
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Activity #18 Decompostion of Baking Soda

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers observe what occurs as baking soda is heated. They explain why a chemical rather than a physical change occurred during the procedure. Pupils identify the tpe of reaction (decomposition). Students conduct a glowing...
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Crazy Chemistry Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students study water molecules, cohesion and surface tension.  For this molecule cohesion lesson students create chemical reactions that cause a balloon to inflate and another one that results in soap suds.
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Chapter 17 Worksheet- Equilibrium

For Students 10th - 12th
In this equilibrium worksheet, students answer eleven questions about chemical reactions, equilibrium concentrations and endothermic and exothermic reactions. They write equilibrium expressions for chemical reactions and they explain...
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Decomposition vs. Synthesis Reaction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers define the term chemical reaction, identify the reactants and products in a chemical reaction, distinguish between decomposition and synthesis reactions and construct reactions using food items.
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How Are The Properties of Covalent Compounds Influenced By Chemical Bonding?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work together to observe the bond lengths of single, double and triple bonds. They make their own predictions about the strength of the bonds and chemical reactions. They answer discussion questions to complete the lesson.
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Stoichiometric Relationships

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this reactions worksheet, students learn how to solve stoichiometric problems based on the mole ratios of a balanced equation. Then students complete 7 problems.
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Blast Off!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the third law of motion. In this third law of motion lesson, 4th graders explore the forces necessary for a rocket to launch. Students compare and contrast propellant and fuel. Numerous resources are provided.