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BioFuels: The Chemistry and Economics of Alternative Fuels

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Junior chemists manufacture biodiesel in the lab. In this exercise, they check the purity of the biodiesel using thin layer chromatography. They also calculate its density and heat of combustion. They are sure to rise to the...
Worksheet
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Reaction Worksheet

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this chemical reaction worksheet, students write 11 balanced equations for 11 word equations, and complete word equations and balance chemical equations for 13 chemical equations.
Worksheet
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Chemical Reactions

For Students Higher Ed
For this chemical reactions worksheet, students write the structures or names from molecular formulas. Then students predict the products from reactions given. This worksheet has 9 fill in the blank questions.
Worksheet
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Identifying Reaction Types

For Students 9th - 12th
In this reactions worksheet, high schoolers are given nine chemical reactions to identify as single replacement, double replacement, synthesis or decomposition reactions.
Worksheet
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Limiting Reactant Problems

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this chemical reaction worksheet, students determine the limiting reactant in the equations given plus determine the amount of moles of product produced. This worksheet has 6 problems to solve.
Worksheet
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Six Types of Reactions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this types of chemical reactions worksheet, students fill in 5 blanks with the proper type of chemical reaction described in the sentence. Students balance 5 equations and identify the type of chemical reaction for each equation.
Lesson Plan
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Condensation Polymerization: Preparation of Two Types of Polyesters

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
College-level or AP chemists use phthalic anhydride to synthesize two different polyesters, one linear and one cross-linked in structure. A detailed materials list and well-written procedures are provided on a lab sheet. Learners write...
Worksheet
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CHM 2211: Problem Set 13 Synthesis of Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this chemistry worksheet, students work on a problem set consisting of 16 equations in which they synthesize carboxylic acid derivatives.
Lesson Plan
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Matter

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore chemical reactions and their products. They define a chemical reaction and describe the characteristics of a chemical reaction. Students classify chemical reactions.
Worksheet
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Balancing Equations

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemical equations worksheet, students review the rules in balancing equations and then balance 11 chemical reactions.
Organizer
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Reaction Types Worksheet

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this reaction types activity, students complete a graphic organizer by determining what type of reaction is shown in the example given.
Worksheet
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Chemical Reactions

For Students Higher Ed
In this chemical reactions worksheet, students give the IUPAC name for compounds, predict the products of reactions, and list the steps in the synthesis of certain compounds. This worksheet has 1 short answer and 11 fill in the blank...
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Chemical Reactions

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this reactions worksheet, students write the formula for each reactant and product and then balance the equation. Students have 23 problems to solve.
Worksheet
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Sample Midyear Examination (Chemistry and Biology)

For Students 7th - 12th
A 12-page midterm exam sample can be given to young scientists in preparation for an exam. This particular installment is geared toward a class that delves into both ecology and chemistry concepts. There is no way to separate the 50...
Lesson Plan
Royal Society of Chemistry

Aspirin—The Wonder of Medicine

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
What do aspirin and the willow tree have in common? Scholars of chemical synthesis engage in a fascinating reaction to make their own aspirin samples. The lab uses thin layer chromatography analysis, includes stoichiometric calculations,...
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Types of Reactions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this types of reactions activity, students balance 5 chemical equations and identify the type of reaction. They read 3 scenarios and identify the type of reaction going on in each situation.
Worksheet
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Predicting the Products of a Reaction

For Students 10th - 12th
In this reactions learning exercise, students predict the products of 5 equations and write the equations for 5 reactions using their knowledge of types of reactions.
Worksheet
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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.
Lab Resource
Pingry School

Synthesis of an Insoluble Ionic Salt: A Stoichiometry Experiment

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Challenge young scientists to design their own experimental procedures. They write the procedure for properly preparing two grams of a water-insoluble ionic salt. To finish, they perform the experiment and collect data to prove their...
Lesson Plan
National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network

Synthesis and Characterization of CdSe Quantum Dots

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Does the size of a sample change the physical properties of that substance? It turns out it can! Young scientists combine physics and chemistry to synthesize CdSe quantum dots and record their color properties. Learners should...
Lesson Plan
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Decomposition vs. Synthesis Reaction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students 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.
PPT
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Photosynthesis:The Calvin Cycle

For Teachers 10th
From the light reaction to the Calvin cycle, this presentation contains information about the various stages of photosynthesis.  This is a great supplement to some of the biochemistry-heavy presentations about the specific...
PPT
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Photosynthesis

For Teachers 10th
If you need summary notes for independent study, or a Powerpoint to review as a class, then these slides will fit your need. There are really great, quite detailed, diagrams and some slides to summarize the 2 stages of reactions in...
Lesson Plan
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Synthesis Reactions

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders write and balance chemical equations and make a PowerPoint presentation on synthesis reactions.