Advanced Chemistry Unit 1 2013-2014

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HOMEWORK IS DUE at the beginning of class.
ABSENTEES: homework due first day back.
TESTS: make ups may be different.

Handouts Unit 1

Handouts for Unit 2 on Energy

Handouts Unit 3 The Atom

Study Skills for Chemistry

Help sessions with me on Tues., room 162;  room 164 Dr. Hernandez Thursday 2:30-3:00 and Ms. Brown before school on Weds from 6:30- 7:20.  Also,  the WELL has tutors for free and the students can sign up to meet with a tutor, often a student from Broughton or from NCSU.

Oct. 7, 2013

Classwork

  1. Redraw on clean paper heating curve, cooling curve, phase diagram for water and CO2, endo and exo energy profiles forward and backward
  2. Review including extension questions on POGIL on Isotopes
  3. Review with Cornell notes Atoms versus Isotopes
  4. Video clips from Twig
    1. The atom: http://bit.ly/UDmK3Q
    2. Atomic Number: http://bit.ly/WirMaa
    3. Atomic mass: http://bit.ly/10SKgkk
    4. Isotope: http://bit.ly/X3kLWs
    5. Atomic weight. Average atomic mass: http://bit.ly/10xd4fm
    6. Alpha: http://bit.ly/UUgpms
    7. Ions: http://bit.ly/YyQohA
    8. ionization: http://bit.ly/16VR58B
    9. Lonnie makes NaCl: http://www.mobento.com/video/8m0xB71As

  5. POGIL on Ions

Homework:

  1. worksheet on Isotopes
  2. Webassign on the atom #2
  3. finiish ion POGIL
  4. finish Ion worksheet

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Oct. 3, 2013

Classwork

    1. Checking/collecting Notes on History
    2. POGIL on Isotopes
    3. Demo on Cathode Ray Tube with Magnet
Homework:
  1. Webassign on History #1
  2. On Thurs. there will be an webassign on atomic structure
  3. Worksheet 1 and 2 on Atom
  4. Unit Study guidelines

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I will be after school for review if you want on Monday 2:30-3:00

Oct. 1, 2013

Classwork

    1. Test on Ch. 1,2 12, and 17
    2. Read and Outline History and early development of the Atom pp. 65-74, use format of Cornell Notes
    3. Some keys to worksheets are Linked on Handouts Unit 2
    4. Please bring these notes - atom notes 1  and atom notes 2 to class tomorrow, so that if you finish early you can use a book to fill in the information

Homework:
  1. Read and Outline History and early development of the Atom pp. 65-74, use format of Cornell Notes
    1. print atom notes 1 and fill in from book and website - draw pictures (e.g. cathode ray tube) from website from Bozeman Science on the History of the Atom, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njGz69B_pUg  watch this 9 min video to be prepared for next class
    2. print atom notes 2 and fill in from book
    3. I will be checking these notes or collecting them

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Sept. 27, 2013

Classwork

  1. Review and back of Multiple q's Collision
  2. Handouts for Unit 2 on Energy, place in  your unit 2 of your 3 ring notebook
  3. Heat versus temperature: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1zOnyC4RgQ

Homework:
  1. 2 webassigns due Oct. 1, 7:00 am, classes 2a and 3a decided to have the 3rd webassign, test review, due Monday Sept. 30.  It has information as on the test. Note Problem #14b the answer is in 4 sf not the 3 sf it should be, so use 4 for purposes of this problem.  Th others for #14 are 3 sf as it should be.
  2. Finish Review ws from class
  3. Some keys to worksheets are Linked on Handouts Unit 2
  4. Next week, you and your parents will start to be able to see your grades and attendance.  You will receive information in CAPS class on Oct. 1, 2013.
  5. I will be after schol for review if you want on Monday 2:30-3:00

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Sept. 25, 2013

Classwork

  1. Collecting Lab on Specific heat Calorimetry Quiz
  2. work on Phase Diagrams, Energy Profiles and Gibb's Free Energy

  3. Handouts for Unit 2 on Energy, place in  your unit 2 of your 3 ring notebook please.  You received these in class.
Homework:

  1. Webassign on energy and calorimetry due Weds. Sept. 18-extended until Sept. 21 7 am with 2 more submissions
  2. 3 new webassigns due Oct. 1, 7:00 am, let me know in next class if you want the due date earlier or later so that you can use the review one to study for the test.  The others will be due as is.
  3. Finish worksheets from class to check your answers in next class
  4. Start studying for test on unit 1 and 2 next Tues. Oct. 1. -we have covered all material on test so Friday will be a review,  - use the Unit 1 guidelines as a study guide for the test, the webassigns and I will try to have a paper review for you on Friday.

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Sept. 23, 2013

Classwork

  1. Calorimetry Quiz
  2. Lab on Calorimetry - Specific heat of a metal

  3. Handouts for Unit 2 on Energy, place in  your unit 2 of your 3 ring notebook please.  You received these in class.
Homework:

  1. Webassign on energy and calorimetry due Weds. Sept. 18-extended until Sept. 21 7 am with 2 more submissions
  2. Finish lab to be collected next class or today if finished with % Error, show all calculations with all numbers labeled in answer and calculations
  3. Be sure you have watched both videos- located at previous days and handouts -Handouts for Unit 2 on Energy- unit 2
    1. Phase Diagrams
    2. Energy Profiles

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Sept. 19, 2013

Classwork

  1. Collecting: Labs, prelabs and Interims signed
  2. Density Quiz
  3. Video on Driving Forces
  4. Phase Diagrams:  you should have watched https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/states-of-matter/v/phase-diagrams

  5. Handouts for Unit 2 on Energy, place in  your unit 2 of your 3 ring notebook please.  You received these in class.
  6. Study Skills for Chemistry
Homework:

  1. Webassign on energy and calorimetry due Weds. Sept. 18-extended until Sept. 21 7 am with 2 more submissions
  2. Prepare for another calorimetry Lab on Finding the Specific Heat of a Metal on Mon. Sept. 23- closed toe shoes
  3. Book Work to go with this unit: 
  1. Energy profiles, start reading on p. 515 last paragraph - p. 517 stop at Heat of formation
  2. Driving force of Reactions pp. 526-530, skip to p. 532 collision theory and activation Energy,more pictures of Energy profiles, do all sample problems-p.536
  3. Reaction Rates from p. 538-540, stop do not do rate laws.
  1. Next class Quiz on Calorimetry like on webassign none of the new material from these pages and the video, the video on Enthalpy and Entropy is available at http://www.learner.org/resources/series61.html  scroll down to #13
  2. Please watch (8 Min):- Energy Profile with Activation Energy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCbS5vtHvv8

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Sept. 17, 2013

Classwork

  1. Handouts for Unit 2 on Energy, place in  your unit 2 of your 3 ring notebook please.  You received these in class.
  2. Study Skills for Chemistry
  3. Demonstrations with more notes for Lab Book
  4. Lab on Observig a chemical reaction - wear closed toe shoes please
  5. draw the 2 beakers with their experimental contents into your lab book, so you know what you will put in each beaker
  6. lecture from Kahn academy to watch and take notes and help you to complete this ws on Many Q's:

Homework:

  1. Webassign on energy and calorimetry due Weds. Sept. 18
  2. Webasign can only be extended by you as an automatic extension on past assignments 2 days after the due date, it is then due 2 days after the due date.  The earlier you extend the more time you have but it is a maximum of 24 hours for you to complete the extended assignment
  3. Finish Lab data worksheet, be sure to label all numbers and show all work,   with preLab
  4. Study for Density Quiz
  5. Book phase diagram for water on page 381
  6. Watch video on Phase Diagrams in preparation for next class:  https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/states-of-matter/v/phase-diagrams

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Sept. 13, 2013

Classwork

  1. Handouts for Unit 2 on Energy, place in  your unit 2 of your 3 ring notebook please.  You received these in class.
  2. Study Skills for Chemistry
  3. Demonstrations with more notes for Lab Book
  4. Collecting Density Activity
  5. Ch. 12 Notes and start Ch.17 high points in class
  6. Q calculations and heating and cooling curves - if you missed this here is a nice 12 min heating curve lecture from Kahn academy to watch and take notes and help you to complete this ws on Many Q's:
  7. prelab activities on Exo Endo reactions i.e. labpros with ti83

Homework:

  1. Webassign on energy and calorimetry due Weds. Sept. 18
  2. Webasign can only be extended by you as an automatic extension on past assignments 2 days after the due date, it is then due 2 days after the due date.  The earlier you extend the more time you have but it is a maximum of 24 hours for you to complete the extended assignment
  3. Finish worksheet on calorimetry and multiple Q's
  4. Study for Density Quiz
  5. Closed toe shoes for next class, draw the 2 beakers with their contents into your lab book, so you know what you will put in each beaker

1.  Forms of Energy: http://www.twigcarolina.com/films/forms-of-energy-3618/
2.  Chemical Energy: http://www.twigcarolina.com/films/glossary/chemical-energy-4649/
3. What are Exo and endo Reactions:
http://www.twigcarolina.com/learning-materials/reactions-energy-changes-141/
4.  Activation Energy: http://www.twigcarolina.com/films/glossary/activation-energy-4374/

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Sept. 11, 2013

Classwork

  1. More Demos, bring lab book please: elephant toothpaste and red and blue box, Gummy Bear
  2. Handouts Unit 1 continued Print or copy the demonstrations, the notes for Day 3 are located here, just print the metric notes if you want.
  3. Study Skills for Chemistry
  4. Demonstrations so far for Lab Book
  5. Density Activity
  6. I am sorry if the videos did not play for you.  I sent TWIG an email asking if you have to pay which I would not ask you to do. Meanwhile, you could try the free trial.  I hope to know more later

Homework:

  1. Read and Outline  from Ch. 17 pp. 511-514, stop at heat of reaction 
  2. Finish Density activity if not finished in class - to be collected at the beginning of class
  3. Watch video clips if possible
  4. Remember Webassign can only be extended by you as an automatic extension on past assignments 2 days after the due date, it is then due 2 days after the due date.  The earlier you extend the more time you have but it is a maximum of 24 hours for you to complete the extended assignment


1.  Forms of Energy: http://www.twigcarolina.com/films/forms-of-energy-3618/
2.  Chemical Energy: http://www.twigcarolina.com/films/glossary/chemical-energy-4649/
3. What are Exo and endo Reactions:
http://www.twigcarolina.com/learning-materials/reactions-energy-changes-141/

4.  Activation Energy: http://www.twigcarolina.com/films/glossary/activation-energy-4374/

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Sept. 9, 2013

Day 9 Classwork

  1. Volume and Mass Labs graded and recorded if you did not turn yours in and it is complete (90%) you can mark it with a 5out of 10 and turn it in in class, no later otherwise it is a zero.  Include 1st and last name and class period on your paper
  2. Handouts Unit 1 continued Print or copy the demonstrations, the notes for Day 3 are located here, just print the metric notes if you want.
  3. Study Skills for Chemistry
  4. Demonstrations so far for Lab Book
  5. More on  Numbers with  significant Figures including calculations
  6. Density Activity
  7. Will start you on notes from Ch. 12
  8. More Demos, bring lab book please: Precipitation Rxn and Formation of a Base

Homework:

  1. Read and Outline  from Ch. 12 pp.363-368 and pp. 372-375 (stop before crystalline solids), mostly bold words and headings, define if you need or just put down the key words
  2. Finish prelab for next class
  3. I extended WA on measurements
  4. Finish Density activity if not done in class - did not start today- will do next class
  5. Then, do the sig fig (I called Hauck) with calculations - I will give you this in class, the link to the answers to this one is on the handouts link
  6. Answers to Ch. 1 problems
  7. Answers to Ch. 2 for practice
  8. Please watch these 2 min clips before the next class about sig figs and density
    1. Snails and Rockets:  http://bit.ly/SXq0JA
    2. Density: http://bit.ly/Sosanw
  9. Study Skills Information
    Study Skills for Chemistry
  10.   Videos on States of Matter and Changes of States - please watch before class- write in your journal the film info definitions and key facts if present with video
    1. Matter: http://www.twigcarolina.com/films/glossary/matter-4501/
    2.  States of Matter:  States of Matter solids, liquids, gases quiz http://www.twigcarolina.com/films/solids-liquids-and-gases-3579/
      Changing states of matter:  http://www.twigcarolina.com/learning-materials/atoms-and-bonding-states-of-matter-126/

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Sept. 4, 2013

Day 4 Classwork

  1.  Finished and collected Volume and Mass Labs if you did not turn in today, please turn in Thurs. so I can grade.
  2. Handouts Unit 1 continued Print or copy the demonstrations, the notes for Day 3 are located here, just print the metric notes if you want.
  3. Study Skills for Chemistry
  4. Demonstrations so far for Lab Book
  5. More on  Numbers significant Figures
  6. Volume Lab if time allows, so closed toe shoes please
  7. More Demos, bring lab book please: Fire Extinquisher and Genie in the bottle from the chemical demonstration list

Homework:

  1. Read and Outline Measurements and Calculations from Ch. 2 pp. 29 -42 with Cornell notes
  2. Finish POGIL Sig Figures and measurements (has the rulers)
  3. Then, do the sig fig (I called Hauck) the link to the answers to this one is one the handout link
  4. WA on Safety and on Matter due September 6, 7am I extended both
  5. WA on conversions due September 10, 7am
  6. Answers to Ch. 1 problems
  7. Answers to Ch. 2 for practice

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August 30, 2013 Focus on Numbers

Day 3 Classwork

  1.  Review Classification of Matter (POGIL)
  2. Review worksheet on Matterfront and back
  3. Handouts Unit 1 continued Print or copy the demonstrations, the notes for Day 3 are located here, just print the metric notes if you want.
  4. Study Skills for Chemistry
  5. Starting Numbers
  6. Volume Lab if time allows, so closed toe shoes would be good
  7. More Demos, bring lab book please

Homework:

  1. Read and Outlining Measurements and Calculations from Ch. 2 pp.29 -42 with Cornell notes
  2. Scientific Notation ws just do the scientific notation, not 2 SF or 3 SF until we do significant figures in class on Sept. 4, you can work on the algebra back now or later, I will show you the key Sept. 9
  3. Answers to Ch. 1 problems
  4. Answers to Ch. 2 for practice
  5. WA on Safety and on Matter due September 3, 7am
  6. WA on conversions
  7. Next class, you will finish volume and mass Lab - see handouts link for downloadable information and someworksheets

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August 28, 2013 Focus on Matter

Day 2 Classwork

  1.  Review Safety
  2. Handouts Unit 1 continued Print or copy the demonstrations
  3. Cornell Notes
  4. Study Skills
  5. Classification of Matter (POGIL)

Homework:

  1. Finish outlining Ch. 1 with Cornell notes
  2. WA on Matter due August 30, 7am
  3. Answers to Ch. 1 problems for practice
  4. Study for Quiz on Elements 1-36
  5. Cornell Notes - Outline and Read from your book Matter p.10-18
  6. Elements and Periodic Table pp. 19-24

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Welcome to Mrs. Ligon's Chemistry Class 2013-2014

August 26, 2013

DAY 1 focus: Introduction, Safety and Periodic Table of Elements

1. Introduction to Chemistry class
            Acid in Eye demo

2. Handouts Unit 1

3.  Organize See homework section below,

4.   Lab book (composition book). 

5.   You will need reference sheets from DPI (Department of Public Instruction).  http://scnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/file/view/Chemistry+Reference+Table_2012.pdf/356234130/Chemistry%20Reference%20Table_2012.pdf Place into reference section. Write your name on them.   
6. Safety POGIL Activity safety contract due next class.


Homework:

Due Next Class Day (Weds. August 28)

  1. Sign and return the safety and algebra note and the web permission form please
  2. Finish the Safety POGIL activity if not finished in class - due next class.
  3.  Element quiz on Friday, August 30.  Memorize element symbols and correct spelling of names for elements 1-36 (Kr) - do not need to know any numbers.  1st letter is a capital letter, 2nd letter is lower case.  Spelling counts.
  4. Read and Outline pp. 5-9 in Text book, Modern Chemistry
  5. Get ORGANIZED: 3 ring notebook  Label 9 dividers
  6. Lab book: Set up Table of Contents  - be sure the first 2 pages  lab book saved for Table of Contents.
  7. Print chemistry reference sheets from DPI or this direct link
  8. Webassign: optional intro activity and 1 safety assignment due Weds. Aug. 28, I fixed 3A's issue for billing as of 6:55.
Study Skills Information
Study Skills for Chemistry



Sept. 11, 2013

Day 11 Classwork

  1. More Demos, bring lab book please: elephant toothpaste and red and blue box
  2. Handouts Unit 1 continued Print or copy the demonstrations, the notes for Day 3 are located here, just print the metric notes if you want.
  3. Study Skills for Chemistry
  4. Demonstrations so far for Lab Book
  5. Density Activity
  6. More Demos, bring lab book please: Gummy Bear and Elephant Toothpaste demos (Red and Blue, not sure that all classes have seen)
  7. I am sorry if the videos did not play for you.  I sent TWIG an email asking if you have to pay which I would not ask you to do. Meanwhile, you could try the free trial.  I hope to know more later

Homework:

  1. Read and Outline  from Ch. 17 pp. maybe
    to be announced in class with Cornell notes
  2. Finish Density activity if not finished in class

 Matter: http://www.twigcarolina.com/films/glossary/matter-4501/
1.  Forms of Energy: http://www.twigcarolina.com/films/forms-of-energy-3618/
2.  Chemical Energy: http://www.twigcarolina.com/films/glossary/chemical-energy-4649/
3. Endothermic  http://www.twigcarolina.com/films/glossary/endothermic-4389/
4.  Exothermic: http://www.twigcarolina.com/films/glossary/exothermic-4391/
5.  Activation Energy: http://www.twigcarolina.com/films/glossary/activation-energy-4374/

What are Exo and endo Reactions:
http://www.twigcarolina.com/learning-materials/reactions-energy-changes-141/


Nucleus  http://www.twigcarolina.com/films/glossary/nucleus-chemistry-4316/
Review - Filtration - http://www.twigcarolina.com/films/glossary/filtration-4658/


  1. Twig:  I will have to show in class - http://www.twigcarolina.com/films/glossary/activation-energy-4374/
  2. Collision Theory: http://www.twigcarolina.com/films/collision-theory-3576/
  3.  show in next class- 
    1. 1.  Forms of Energy: http://www.twigcarolina.com/films/forms-of-energy-3618/
      2.  Chemical Energy: http://www.twigcarolina.com/films/glossary/chemical-energy-4649/
      3. What are Exo and endo Reactions:
      http://www.twigcarolina.com/learning-materials/reactions-energy-changes-141/
      4.  Activation Energy: http://www.twigcarolina.com/films/glossary/activation-energy-4374/



Suggested Films
http://www.twigcarolina.com/learning-materials/atoms-and-bonding-atoms-81/

– What Is An Atom? http://www.twigcarolina.com/films/what-is-an-atom-3462/

– 3 min. Discovery of the Atom http://www.twigcarolina.com/learning-materials/atoms-and-bonding-atoms-81/

What is inside the atom? http://www.twigcarolina.com/learning-materials/atoms-and-bonding-atoms-81/
Chadwick, Heisenberg
Scale of the atom: http://www.twigcarolina.com/learning-materials/atoms-and-bonding-atoms-81/