Santa Monica College
The Composition of Potassium Chlorate
The third activity in a series of 11 begins by using thermal decomposition of potassium chlorate to determine the mass percent of oxygen. Then a second activity allows scholars to demonstrate that the resulting residue is from a...
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Molecules, Moles and Molar Masses
In this molecules, moles and molar masses worksheet, students find the atomic masses of 8 elements, they write the formulas for 6 diagrams of molecules and they find the molecular masses of 12 compounds. Students also find the fraction...
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Formulas from Masses
In this mass worksheet, learners determine the percentage composition of given compounds. Students write the empirical formula from the percentage composition. This worksheet has 5 problems to solve.
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Estimating Errors in Chemistry
Estimating Errors in Chemistry is a detailed handout that illustrates the importance of calculating the percent error when working in the chemistry lab. There are no actual problems to solve, just notes and examples of calculations. Hand...
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Empirical Formula
Plenty of time was invested in creating this detailed presentation. The first slide alone includes several steps that support your explanation of percent composition, a precursor to understanding how to write empirical and molecular...
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Gravimetric Determination of the Nonvolatile Content of Paint
Here are the instructions for leading your advanced chemists though the process of measuring the nonvolatile components in a sample of paint. No student handout is provided, so you may want to create one based on the procedure explained....
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Our Solar System - Comparing Planetary Travel Distances
NASA presents a mini-unit on distances in our solar system. It incorporates scientific concepts of gravity, mass, density, and payload while your aspiring astronauts also employ mathematics skills. They calculate speed, they determine...
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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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#17 Determining the Accuracy of Selected Laboratory Glassware
Students calculate the volume of a specific mass of water placed in selected pieces of common laboratory glassware, using the density formula. They then determine the accuracy of the volumetric measurement for selected pieces of...
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Condensation Polymerization
This organic chemistry lab activity is appropriate for teaching polymerization, percent yield, melting point, or the types and uses of polymer materials. Chemistry pupils imagine that they are working for a company to develop a special...
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Mining an Ore
Learners investigate how to determine the percent composition of a mineral in an ore. In this mining an ore lesson plan, students use chocolate chips cookies to represent an ore and they remove precious minerals (the chocolate chips)...
Virginia Department of Education
Finding the Formula and Percent Composition
Do you have mole problems? If so, call Avogadro at 602-2140. The lesson starts with pupils working independently to solve for molar mass of ionic compounds. Then they learn to solve for percent composition and later perform an...
It's About Time
What Determines and Limits an Atom's Mass?
Provide learners with the tools to further understand nuclear energy and isotopes. Young chemists investigate the components of an atom's nucleus, use symbols to represent various isotope forms, and use the percent abundance of an atom's...
Science Geek
Percent Composition, Empirical and Molecular Formulas
Help your pupils understand when empirical becomes molecular. The lesson presentation demonstrates the connection between empirical formulas and molecular formulas. Then, given percent composition, the lesson demonstrates the steps to...
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Percent Mass, Moles, and Avogadro Worksheet
In this moles worksheet students complete a set of calculations to find how many atoms and moles are in different substances.
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Green"er" Precipitation Reaction
All sodium carbonate may not have the same amount of carbonate, but it should have the same percent. Learners write and balance an equation to predict the chemical reaction between sodium carbonate and zinc acetate. Through the lab...
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Mass % and Empirical Formulas
In this chemistry worksheet, learners calculate percent composition and determine the empirical formulas of compounds to complete 3 problems.
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Mass Percentage and Empirical Formulas
In this chemical compounds worksheet, students write the chemical formula and formula mass for given compounds. Students will compare the number of moles of compound in different samples. Students determine empirical formulas. This...
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Percent Applications
In this percent application worksheet, students solve word problems containing concepts such as percent, proportions, sale price, discounts, interest, commission, tax, and more. Students complete 11 problems.
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Converting Amount to Mass
In this elements activity, students practice converting a given amount of an element to the mass using its molar mass. This activity has 12 problems to solve.
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Stoichiometry
In this stoichiometry worksheet, students use balanced equations for chemical reactions to determine the percent yield and the mass of product produced. This worksheet has five problems to solve.
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Unit 0 Review - Measurement Lab Equipment
Review questions like these can be used in your biology, chemistry, physics, or earth science classes! They assess scientists' understanding of laboratory measurement tools including graduated cylinders, thermometers, and balances. They...
Santa Monica College
Titration of Vinegar
Titration calculations require concentration. The 10th lesson plan in an 11-part series challenges young chemists to use titration in order to determine the molarity and mass percent in concentrated vinegar. Analysis questions encourage...
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Percent / Percentage Word Problems (Part 2)
In this online math instructional activity, students solve word problems associated with percentage. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific...
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