Chemistry 12: Today we started with a review WS (Mini Review 3.1 to 3.6). We spent the remainder of our time completing the Solubility Lab, which included a WS. This is due Tuesday. On Friday, we took notes on Ksp and we did U3 # 40 - 46.
Chemistry 11: Today we did our Moles Unit Test, and time was given to complete Lab 4D, which is due Tuesday.
Science 8: Today we did Lab 5-5 where we explored the Law of Reflection.
Chemistry 12: Today we created a saturated solution of MgSO4, and once it reaches equilibrium we will determine the [MgSO4] . Time was spent completing Unit 3 # 1-12, 15, 18-20. We used our databooklet to determine which salts are soluble, and we read 3.3, and did # 21, 22, and 24. In the last portion of your class we reviewed the 3 equations used to describe precipitation reactions, and we did # 25 (d - i).
Chemistry 11: Today we did Lab 4D as well as the moles practice test. On Monday we will have a Moles Unit Test.
Science 8: Today we read pg 252- 260 to learn about Electromagnetic Radiation. We made a graphic that shows all of the EMR types (radio waves, microwaves, infra red, visible light, uv, x-ray, gamma ray) and we wrote brief notes on useful applications of each type. I asked for 1 simple sketch for each type of EMR as well. The graphic note page is due Tuesday. We also spent time recalling skills and terminology around angles.
Chemistry 11: At the beginning of class I collected the lab report you wrote for "Making a Standard Solution". We took notes on Empirical and Molecular Formulas and we worked on Unit 5 # 47-52 and 55. These are due Wednesday. We will have a moles test on Friday. Some of you took a moles practice test, but it is not due until Friday.
Chemistry 12: We continued reviewing topics in solution chemistry. Together, we completed U3 # 18d and 20h. So far I have assigned Unit 3 # 1-12, 15, and 18 - 20.
Chemistry 12: We did a mini review on sections 2.1 to 2.3, then we went to work on our Eqilibrium Practice Test. Click here to see the key. We will have a Chapter 2 test on Thursday.
Chemistry 11: We learned about the differences between a molecular formula and an empirical formula. We also learned how to determine the empirical formula given the percent composition. Due Tuesday is U5 # 46 (a,c,e,f,h, j, and k).
Science 8: We started with a WS where we measured the wavelength and amplitude of different wave series. We took notes on waves, learned how to calculate frequency, and determined the frequency of a homemade pendulum. Only the WS is due Tuesday. Ensure that you have a ruler and calculator for Science 8, its just not possible to succeed fully without your equipment. Also, you are too old to be asking instructors for learning tools:)
Chemistry 11: Lab 4B was collected today. We did U5 # 44 and 45 (any 12 problems, total). We finished off with a quiz on skills from U5 # 22 & 24 .
Science 8: Today we did our Chemistry Test, then we measured wavelength and amplitude of waves.
Chemistry 12: We did U2 # 58 to 64 today, and these are due Monday. Lab 19B is also due Monday ( Questions, FUQ #1, Conclusion). We will do an Equilibrium (Chapter 2) test next Thursday.
Chemistry 12: Today we did a mini review for sections 2.4 to 2.6, then we learned about Keq calculations, including K Trial. Due Friday is U 2 # 47 - 57. Lab 19C, (all Questions, FUQ #1, and a conclusion) is due Monday. Click here for an answer key for the Keq problems.
Chemistry 11: Due Friday is Unit 5 # 22, 24, and 21, as well as Lab 4B (Questions, Follow-up Questions, and a Conclusion). We also learned about percent composition, and # 44 and 45 (any 12 problems total) are due too. We finished with this quiz on U5 # 15.
Tuesday, October 11th
Chemistry 12: We added to our Keq notes from Friday, then we did Unit 2 # 36-46 (skip 43) and these are due on Wednesday. There was also a little time to work on Lab 19C, but it is not yet due.
Chemistry 11: After a short review of moles, we did U5 # 15 and finished off the procedure for Lab 4B. Lab 4B will be due Friday.
Science 8: We spoke about how to prepare for a Science test in high school, because our Chemistry Unit Test will be on Friday. A little time was spent reviewing with our partners, where we asked our partners questions in an effort to help them remember the ideas we have been studying. Repetition, and allowing enough wait time were important techniques to use when studying with a partner. We spoke about how reviewing class notes, completed assignments, and the textbook (Chapter 7, in this case) is beneficial for test preparation. Everyone received a chemistry practice test, and this is due for Thursday.
Chemistry 12: We took notes on the factors that drive equilibrium, so that we can estimate whether a reaction will go to products, form an equilibrium, or not form reactants at all. Unit 2 # 14-16 is due on Tuesday. Lab 19B is not due.
Chemistry 11: At the beginning I collected Unit 5 # 11,12,16 and 17. Today we did Lab 4B, but nothing is due for Tuesday.
Science 8: We spent a little time on Lab 10-3, then we went to watch the Senior Girls volleyball team play at their tournament. We spent a little time talking about what to do, and what not to do at a school athletics event. Nothing is due Tuesday, but there will be a test next week on everthing we have learned so far.
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Chemistry 11: Today we wrote the Intro Unit Test, and we continued with the new topics in the Mole Unit. We learned that 1 mole of any gas at standard temperature and pressure (0C and roughly today's air pressure) occupies 22.4 L. Read pgs 82 to 84, then complete Unit 5 # 11,12, 16, 17.
Chemistry 12: Today we did Lab 19B and worked on CLC. The lab is not due Friday.
Tuesday, October 4th.
Chemistry 11: I collected Lb 2E today. After going through the answers to the practice test multiple choice, the practice tests were collected and I marked them and returned them. We took notes on Moles, and read pgs 78-82. Due Friday are Unit 5 # 6,7 (ay 8 total) and # 8,9 (any 12 total).
Science 8: We marked pg 208 from the Science Probe 9, then we looked at this animation that shows how Rutherford figured out that the atom's nucleus is very small and contains nearly all fo the mass of an atom. The famous Gold Foil Experiment. Here are the notes we wrote on atomic structure. We learned how to light bunsen burners as well as all of the safety issues around using these devices. No work is due for Thursday.
Chemistry 12: After a short review of Le Chatelier's principle, we spent our time on Career Life Connections.
Chemistry 12: We started with a short review of Le Chatelier's Principle, using the production of chemical lime (CaO) as an example of a reversible system. This video clip shows several ways that LeFarge shifts the equilibrium to products as quickly as possible. We took notes on The Equilibrium Constant, read sections 2.5 and 2.6, and completed Unit 2 # 31-35. Next day we will start Career Life Connections.
Chemistry 11: After a review of Intro Unit ideas we did the Unit 1 Practice Test. Wednesday will be the day we write the Unit Test. Time was given for Lab 2E, which is due tomorrow along with the Practice Test.
Science 8: We took notes on Atomic Structure, then we read section 7.1 from another textbook. Due Tuesday is pg 208 (from 7.1) # 2, 5-7, 12,13.
