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Properties of Compounds and Chemical Formulas Lesson PlanProperties of Compounds and Chemical Formulas Lesson Plan
Publisher
Virginia Department of Education
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9th - 12th
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Science
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Duration
1 hr
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Year
2012
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Properties of Compounds and Chemical Formulas

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Young chemists have unknown compounds they need to sort. Performing three different tests on each, the chemical behaviors they observe become the basis for data analysis. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

chemical compounds, dissolving, chemical formulas, precipitates, solutions

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Invite a chemist to speak to the class
  • Visit a chemical company to tour or ask questions of their staff chemist if possible

Classroom Considerations

  • One of the chemicals is corrosive, so review proper safety and handling procedures
  • The sixth lesson in a series of seven

Pros

  • Includes extension activity
  • Lesson provides many differentiation strategies
  • Lists suggested groupings with explanations

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.3 RST.11-12.3

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