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Chemical Equations and Symbols
In this chemical equations and symbols instructional activity, students are given two written equations and they translate each into chemical symbols. They are given two equations with chemical symbols and they translate them into...
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Compound Names and Formulas
In this compounds worksheet, students name the given ionic compound, describe how covalent compounds are named, and write the chemical formulas for the covalent compounds. This worksheet has 2 fill in the blank and 3 short answer questions.
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Writing Chemical Formulas
Students study how to write chemical fomulas by reviewing the combinations atoms form into compounds. They write a procedure to test various substances and name the compounds and write formulas. As they construct models for formulas and...
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Organic Formulae 1
Puzzles are the formula for success in organic chemistry! Hydrocarbons abound in the first of two interactives involving basic organic molecules. The easy-to-use lesson is available online and in print form, so you can pick your delivery...
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Organic Formulae 2
Is your chemistry class frustrated by the multitude of representations of organic molecules? Add some challenging puzzles to an otherwise ho-hum organic lesson and let the fun begin! The second of a two-part activity focused on basic...
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Naming Esters
Do your chemistry scholars know their esters? Introduce the class to the nomenclature and structural formulas of common esters through thought-provoking games. Individuals or pairs of pupils match the name with the formula before using...
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Amines and Related Compounds
Scientists call a molecule that contains a nitrogen atom that behaves as a base an amine. Four puzzles, related to amines and similar compounds, challenge scholars to prove their knowledge. After passing each puzzle, the next increases...
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Acids, The Basics: What are They and How Do We Name Them?
What acids are and how they are named are the main topics approached in this slide show. Explore the definitions and behavior of acids, along with directions for naming and writing reactions. The last slide has some practice...
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Quiz 1-Problem Solving and Naming Compounds
In this problem solving worksheet, students are given five problems including calculating volume given the dimensions of a pool, determining the number of subatomic particles in an atom, filling in a table with chemical names and...
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More Mixed Naming Fun!
In this naming compounds worksheet, learners write the chemical names of 10 ionic or covalent compounds. They also write the chemical formula for 10 ionic or covalent compounds.
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Chemistry - Naming and Formulas
In this compounds worksheet, students name the given compounds from its chemical formulas and write the chemical formula from the compound name. This worksheet has
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Chapter 14 Review, Section 1: Acids and Bases
An overview of acid and base compounds and their reactions is presented with this handout. Pupils name compounds and write chemical formulas. They write net ionic equations and explain how acidic solutions might conduct electricity. This...
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Chapter 2 and 3 Practice Worksheet - Formulas and Compounds
In this formulas and equations worksheet, chemistry apprentices write the chemical formulas given the names. They calculate percent composition, balance equations, and calculate the mass of a substance present in a fertilizer. This is a...
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Chemical Formula Practice #1/Bonding Basics Practice Page
The first of two worksheets methodically prepares chemistry novices for naming polyatomic compounds. It begins by having them acknowledge the number of each atom contained in a molecule. Then learners list the valence electrons for a...
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Chemical Bingo!
Everything you need to have chemistry learners play "Chemical Bingo" is included within these slides. There are two variations of the game available: chemical symbols for elements, or chemical formulas for polyatomic ions. Blank bingo...
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Organic Names—Functional Groups
Worried that your lesson plan about functional groups is dysfunctional? Liven things up with interactive puzzles! Curious chemists arrange functional groups based on name, formula, suffix, and an example. The challenge begins when the...
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Heat of Reaction and Hess's Law
Melting and burning might seem like opposites, but both exist as common examples of exothermic reactions. Scholars work with three different exothermic chemical reactions to determine the enthalpy changes. They measure and mix chemicals,...
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Nomenclature Worksheet
As the title suggest, this is an exercise in chemical nomenclature. By completing it, young chemists will practice writing formulas for compounds named, and they will practice naming compounds that are listed by empirical formulas. These...
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Symbols and Formulae of Common Ions
In this ions worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by filling in the missing names or symbols for positive and negative ions.
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Compounds Ending in 'ate'
Tackle polyatomic ions with Sudoku-like games! Nomenclature novices practice identifying the names and constituents of carbonate compounds with a series of puzzles. Scholars can use the resource online or as a worksheet, thanks to the...
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50 Ways to name Your Compound
In this compounds instructional activity, students review the rules for naming compounds. Students apply these rules by writing the chemical name or formula for the 50 compounds given.
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Review - Naming Chemical Compounds
In this compounds worksheet, students name the given chemical compounds and write the formula for other chemical compounds. This worksheet has 20 problems to solve.
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Ionic Nomenclature
One document contains five different worksheets for practice naming and writing formulas for ionic compounds. The first is particularly notable, as it systematically walks beginning chemists through the process of using the periodic...
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Chemical Compounds and Reactions
In this chemical compounds activity, students name 6 chemical structures and complete chemical reactions by writing in the products. This activity has 4 problems to solve.