Curated OER
Chemistry Jeopardy
In preparation for an introduction to chemistry exam, play Chemistry Jeopardy with your class. The categories include molar relationships, phases of matter, atomic structure, chemical nomenclature, and scientific investigation. If the...
Curated OER
Chemical Calculations and Chemical Formulas
In this stoichiometry worksheet, students calculate molar masses, empirical and molecular formulas to solve 105 problems and short answer questions.
Curated OER
Fatty Acids For Soap Making
Learners titrate a sample of fatty acids with standardized sodium hydroxide solution. From the amount of base needed for neutralization and the mass of sample used for titration, the apparent average molar mass of the sample is...
Curated OER
Solution Chemistry Investigation
Students engage in a instructional activity that is concerned with the concepts related to solution chemistry. They calculate the molar mass of various chemical compounds. Then students predict the anion ratio for ionic compounds....
Chymist
Determination of the Volume of CO2 in Pop Rocks
Where does the pop in pop rocks come from? An engaging activity asks scholars to measure the amount of carbon dioxide in a package of Pop Rocks candy. Learners dissolve the candy in water and use the solubility of CO2 to determine its mass.
Curated OER
Understanding the Mole
Students develop an understanding of the mole and molar masses of elements. In this mole lesson plan, students use beans to find their relative masses and draw parallels to the atomic masses of elements. Students work in teams and each...
Kenan Fellows
Solutions
Scientists require specific chemical solutions for their experiments. In the seventh and final installment in a series that integrates chemistry and algebra II, scholars learn to set up a system of equations to solve the volume of a...
Normal Community High School
Mole Calculations
You didn't know you'd find moles in chemistry class! Through the introduction of moles and molar volume at STP, classes see how to calculate moles using a given chemical equation. The presentation includes a short review of ions in...
Cornell University
Polymers: Making Silly Putty
Putty is proof that learning can be fun! Share the wonderful world of polymers with your class through an experiment. Young scientists create their own silly putty, then examine its properties.
Curated OER
Chemistry Lab-Heat of Fusion
Students determine the heat of fusion of ice. In this heat of fusion lesson plan, students use a calorimeter to measure the molar heat of fusion of ice. Students determine the heat required to melt one mole of ice using hot water and ice...
Curated OER
Introduction to Gas Chromatography
Students analyze gas chromatograms and suggest various applications for gas chromatography.
Curated OER
Unit Conversion in Chemistry
Hopefully by the time high schoolers are enrolled in your chemistry class, they are skilled with unit conversion. It does not hurt, however, to take an hour early in the school year to review this vital skill. This plan simply provides a...
Curated OER
Chemistry Lab: Solubility Product Constant of Sodium Chloride
In this solubility product constant of sodium chloride instructional activity, students gather the equipment needed and follow the procedures to determine the solubility product constant of a solute and demonstrate precipitation of a...
Curated OER
Teaching about Increased Conductivity: Are Culverts The Culprits?
High schoolers encounter the complexity of identifying the cause of unusual variations in WOW conductivity data. They propose theories on why there was a sudden increase in conductivity in Ice Lake, Minnesota during July of 1998.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Molar Mass Conversion Factors
Read how to use molar mass equations to find conversion factors and molecular compounds. View several examples using given formulas for molar mass.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Molar Mass and Chemical Compounds: Audio Book
Listen and watch as this audio book shows the relations of molar mass and chemical compounds. Discover the formula for molecular mass, ionic compounds, and formula units, and view several pictures about chemical formulas.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Molar Mass Conversion Factors
Test your knowledge of moles by practicing this animated exercise. Fill in the conversion factors for the molar mass and see if you are a mole master!
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Relating Mass to Number of Particles: Audio Book
This slide and audio book shows how to relate mass to a number of particles by using many formulas, examples, and real life scenarios. View the weighted average calculations, Avogadro's number, the atomic mass of carbon, and molar mass.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Chemical Calculations and Chemical Equations [Pdf]
This chapter on chemical calculations and equations focuses on equation stoichiometry. Learn how to convert masses, use limiting reactants, and calculate the molarity of a solution.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Percent Element in Compound
This section from the online textbook, "An Introduction to Chemistry", gives the steps to calculate the percent of an element in a compound. A few example calculations are shown. Also find links to chapter maps and power points for other...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Stoichiometry: Introduction to Stoichiometry
Using the example of a cake recipe, students find the ratios between different ingredients, which introduces the concept of mole ratios. They then calculate the mole ratios in a chemical equation, and learn how this applies to...
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Atomic Theory and Structure: The Mole: Its History and Use
An introduction to the mole, a unit of measurement that quantifies atoms and molecules.