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Environmental Concerns (1) Analysis of Lead in Paint (2) Analysis of Water
A scenario and background information are provided for two different open-ended experiments that experienced chemistry classes can perform toward the end of the school year. In the first, they design a method for testing flakes of paint...
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Chemistry 115 Practice Exam 3
Radioactive decay, pH, properties of elements, organic compounds, and stoichiometry are all touched upon through this practice chemistry exam. It always helps learners to take a practice test in preparation for the actual exam. This...
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Writing Net Ionic Equations
In this ionic equations learning exercise, students are given 20 equations to complete. They are to write the net ionic equation and indicate if a precipitate or gas is formed. In addition they are to determine if 11 compounds are acids...
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Transition Metal Ions and Redox
In this transition metal ions and redox learning exercise, students read about the formation of metal ions through oxidation and reduction.
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Quiz on pH, Acids, Bases, Alkalis, Neutralisation and Salts
In this chemistry instructional activity, students complete 5 multiple choice questions by selecting the correct answer from the drop down box.
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Electrochemistry
In this redox activity, students answer 8 questions. They use a diagram of a Galvanic cell to answer questions as well as write balanced equations and solve problems.
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Observation and Stimulation of bioluminescence and chemiluminescence
Students are introduced to chemical reactions, reaction rates, chemiluminescence, fluorescence and bioluminescence. They use glow sticks are used to demonstrate the effect of temperature on the rates of chemical reactions. Pupils recall...
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Esters as Food Flavorings
High schoolers produce esters in the laboratory by combining different carboxylic acids with different alcohol. For this esterification lesson plan, students experiment with 3 carboxylic acids and 3 alcohols to produce 3 esters with...
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The Speed of Chemistry
In this rates of chemical reactions worksheet, learners read about the various factors that influence the rate of chemical reactions such as surface area, concentration, temperature and catalysts. Students answer eight questions about...
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Writing the Complete Equation
In this writing equations learning exercise, students are given 6 chemical reactions and they write equations for each one including the reactants, the products and the states of matter.
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Flame Tests
Light a fire in your pupils! Scholars conduct a flame test and observe the emission spectra of several different salts in an enlightening hands-on investigation. They use their observations to make comparisons and conclusions about the...
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Introduction to Neutraliization
Students explore acids and bases and the process of neutralization.T hey practice volume measurements and observe the neutralization of an acid
directly through bubble formation and indirectly through indicator color changes.
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Electrolysis Reactions
In this electrolysis reactions learning exercise, students determine the mass of a compound and the time required for specific electrolysis reactions. This learning exercise has 5 problems to solve.
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How is the Strength of an Acid Determined?
Students study acids and how they can be measured. In this acid lesson students distinguish the properties that create strong and weak electrolytes.
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Thermodynamic Equilibrium Constants
In this chemistry worksheet, learners examine the concept of thermodynamic equilibrium constants with intense detail. The application of the knowledge is practiced with problem solving.
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Chemical Reactions
In this chemical reactions worksheet, students calculate the molar mass and the rate of reaction for the given chemical reactions. This worksheet has 3 problems to solve.
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Applying the Activity Series
For this activity series worksheet, high schoolers read about single replacement reactions and are given a table with the activity series of metals and nonmetals. Students use the activity series to predict if reactions will occur and...
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Composting in Schools: Observing Compost Microorganisms
Students explore composting. In this composting instructional activity, students use compound microscopes to observe the microbial communities in compost. Observations and documentation of changes will occur over the course of several...
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Microbe Experimentation: Sour Milk
Sixth graders design and conduct an experiment with milk to investigate how temperature affects bacteria growth. They, in groups, construct a hypothesis, perform the experiment and then record and present the results.
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Carbohydrate Chemistry
In this chemistry worksheet, students identify and define various types of carbohydrates. Then they draw a Haworth projection representing monosaccharaides. Students also draw a Fischer projection to illustrate the structure of glucose.
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Acid Rain: Where Have All the Rainbows Gone?
Students study the pH scale and sources of acid precipitation. In this acid rain lesson plan students complete a lab on acid rain then complete a handout.
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Diffusion Across a Selectively Permeable Membrane
Students investigate how water passes through cell membranes. In this biology lesson, students differentiate osmosis and diffusion. They illustrate the movement of water in both processes.
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Chemical Word Equations
In this chemical reaction worksheet, students write a balanced equation for each of the word equations given. This worksheet has 12 problems to solve.
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WS 4.7 Writing Chemical Reactions
In this chemical reactions worksheet, students are given fourteen chemical reactions that they must write using chemical formulas for the reactants and products. They balance each equation by placing the proper coefficients in front of...