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pH Calculations
Performing calculations is for more than just mathematicians — it's an important science skill, too. Demonstrate the pH calculations using the slide show resource. The final resource of a seven-part unit introduces young scientists to...
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2001 U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad - Local Section Exam
Sixty multiple-choice chemistry questions make up this comprehensive exam used for the 2001 US National Chemistry Olympiad. Every topic that you would expect to approach in a general chemistry class is queried on. You could easily use...
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The Properties of Metals
In this properties of metals learning exercise, students read about the history of metal use and their properties. Students read about metallic bonding and answer three questions about bonding in metals.
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Unit 3 Bonding
An organized table charting the different types of chemical bonds arrays this resource. The octet rule, ionization energy, and the naming of compounds are also reviewed. Young chemists answer review questions in multiple choice fashion....
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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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Charge and Electricity
In this charge and electricity instructional activity, students read about electric charges and how they are created in atoms. They also read about the unit of charge, called the Coulomb, conductors, and insulators. Emerging electricians...
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States of Matter
Scientists have been studying exothermic reactions before they were cool. The lesson begins with a discussion and a demonstration of heat curves. Scholars then determine the heat of fusion of ice and the heat needed to boil water through...
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Elements and Electron Configuration
It's electronic! Pupils uncover elements and their electron configurations as they explore mass, groupings, correct charges, and sliding theory. Young scientists learn creative ways to remember various elements and correctly classify...
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Acids and Bases
In this acids and bases worksheet, students conduct an experiment to determine if solutions are electrolytic or nonelectrolytic. After completing the experiment, students answer 1 short answer question.
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Properties of Salt
Students discuss certain properties of salt and how it is used every day as well as harmful uses. They experiment with salt to see it conduct electricity, form crystals and water freezing temperature. They complete a worksheet to record...
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Visualizing pH
Why are acids and bases important in our daily lives? Lead the class in answering this question, among others, as they experiment with pH paper and classify where various substances belong on the pH scale. They also taste common acids...
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Chemical Equilibrium
In this chemical equilibrium worksheet, students review hydration, dissociation, and colligative properties. Students also review Le Chatelier's principle. This worksheet has 15 short answer questions and 12 problems to solve.
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Charge and Electricity
In this electricity learning exercise, students read about electric charge, ionic notation, and conductors and insulators. Then students complete 19 matching, 6 fill in the blank, and 2 short answer questions.
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Flame Test
Young scholars conduct a flame test on different substances. In this chemistry lesson, students predict the element present based on the color emitted during the flame test. They explain how different elements produce different colors.
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The Effects of Ultra-Violet Light on Yeast
Students work in small groups collecting and analyzing data as they learn how to best grow yeast. This lesson allows students to conduct several student-created experiments as they continually generate questions and hypotheses. ...
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Acids and Bases
What did one titration say to the other titration? We should meet at the end point! Young chemists perform four experiments: dilute solution, neutralization, titration, and figuring pH/pOH.
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Unit 7 Acid and Base
A series of 25 multiple choice questions is presented to chemistry learners to review properties of acids and bases. A page of notes precedes the questions and contains information about the Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry definitions,...
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Ziplock Chemistry
Learners investigate various chemical reactions when creating mixtures in ziplock baggies. In this chemistry lesson plan, students will recognize various chemical reactions and cite evidence. Safety and assessment strategies are included...
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How is the Strength of an Acid Determined?
Students study acids and how they can be measured. In this acid activity students distinguish the properties that create strong and weak electrolytes.
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The Geiger Counter
In this Geiger counter worksheet, students read how Wilhelm Geiger developed a device that detects radiation detection. Then students will complete 2 short answer questions.
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Periodic Table
In this periodic table worksheet, students characterize elements according to their group in the periodic table. This worksheet has 26 matching and 13 multiple choice questions.
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Water Purification
Learners develop an understanding and appreciation of water purification techniques and their implications for health maintenance.