Monday, December 7, 2015

New Simulations Added

Check out the right side of the blog for 2 new simulations.  One is on Balancing Equaions and the other is Simple Stoichiometry.

Here are some practice problems associated with Stoichiometry

http://atomicuniverse.org/uploads/3/4/7/1/3471065/cp-chem_stoichiometry_mixed.pdf


http://www.chemteam.info/Stoichiometry/Stoichiometry.html


Thursday, November 19, 2015

Biochemistry Quiz - Caffeine









For the atoms labeled I - III

label the molecular geometry (shape) and the bond angles.


Choose any other carbon that is NOT like Carbon labeled I and make that atom IV.  Label its molecular shape and bond angles.

Monday, November 9, 2015

Molecular Geometry / Polarity Practice

Tutorial on polar vs. nonpolar

Polar vs. Nonpolar Practice Problems  (with Ionic!)

As for practice problems thinking about molecules in 3D - go to the applet to the right and look at the "real" molecules.  Try to build them using only the formula and then click on them to see if you were correct

Monday, October 26, 2015

Covalent Bonding Resources/Practice



https://www.sophia.org/tutorials/multiple-covalent-bonds--2

https://www.sophia.org/tutorials/lewis-dot-diagrams-of-molecules-single-bonds

https://www.sophia.org/tutorials/lewis-dot-diagrams-of-molecules-double-bonds

https://www.sophia.org/tutorials/lewis-dot-diagrams-of-molecules-double-bonds


http://teacherweb.com/WA/CloverParkHighSchool/Meldrum/Electron-Lewis-Dot-IampII-and-answers.pdf

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Biochemistry Exam - Material to be Assessed

Here is the content that will be covered on this exam:


  • Atomic Structure
    • Protons, Neutrons and Electrons (symbols, location, charge)
    • Isotopes
    • Periodic Table (avg atomic mass, atomic number)
  • Ions
    • Cations and their charges (groups 1, 2 and 3 only)
    • Anions and their charges (groups 15, 16 and 17)
  • Naming Ionic Compounds
    • Monatomic Ions (i.e, NaCl)
    • Polyatomic Ions (i.e. NaNO3) **can't subscript on blogspot, my apologies)
  • Naming Covalent Molecules
    • Binary molecules use prefixes (CO vs CO2) ** 
  • EM Radiation
    • EM Spectrum
    • Higher vs Lower Energy
    • speed of light  = wavelength x frequency
    • Relationship between wavelength, frequency and energy
  • Energy of Photons
    • E = h x V
    • Calculating Energy to compare to EM Spectrum
  • Experimental Design
    • Hypothesis 
    • Representing Data
    • Using Data to Draw Conclusions
    • Constants vs. Variables vs. Controls
  • Precision vs. Accuracy
    • Precision in the equipment
    • Precision in the form of repeatable data/results
    • Accuracy comparing you results to known, accepted values
  • Significant figures
    • Number of Sigfigs in a given measurement
    • Sigfig rules for zeroes
    • Rounding to correct sigfigs during calculations

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Significant Figures and Rounding Resources

Here are a few websites that reiterate the work done last class and what we will continue to do in the next day or two

http://chemed.chem.purdue.edu/genchem/topicreview/bp/ch1/sigfigs.html

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/rounding2.htm

http://chemcollective.org/activities/tutorials/stoich/significant_figures


For practice problems go here

http://www.saddleback.edu/faculty/jzoval/worksheets_tutorials/ch1worksheets/worksheet_Sig_Fig_9_11_08.pdf

Friday, October 2, 2015

Lab Write-Up: DIY vs. Store Bought Sunscreen

This lab is due at the end of the day on FRIDAY OCTOBER 9th.  If you get me a copy of your lab by TUESDAY OCTOBER 6th, I will give you feedback.  See the description of the write-up below.

Lab Write-Up

For your FORMAL Lab Write-Up you need the following sections.  Next to the section is a description of the information that goes in it and relative length of each section.

Title: - Should be scientific and not "catchy."  (i.e "Investigating the Effects of Caffeine on Blood Pressure" - - - Not "Does Java Give You the Jitters?")

Introduction:  Usually about 1 page.  It should highlight the scientific concepts needed to understand the lab.  For this lab I would focus on the relationship between energy and EM radiation type, explanation of SPF, and the difference between the active ingredients.  This info should come from your research and needs to be cited.

Materials List:  A list of the materials, chemicals, equipment, etc. you used.

Procedure:  A step-by-step, specific list of the steps you took to collect the data.

Data:  Tables that organize your data.  Highlight UNITS.  Tables should have descriptive titles, especially when more than one is used.  Example:  Blood pressure readings for individuals who consumed varying amounts of caffeine.

Calculations:  Examples of any calculation you used (i.e. averages, percentages, differences, etc.)  As we do more complex labs with different calculation specific to chemistry, this section will change.

Results:  Tables that organize the answers to your calculations.  This section should highlight comparisons to your variables, but focus on the averages and not the individual trial data.

Discussion:  THIS IS NEW.  This section explains to the reader what your results mean.  Which sunscreen was better?  How do you know?  Point out specific results and explain how they lead you to make these decisions.  Is the difference a lot or a little.  This usually takes about 1 or 2 paragraphs.  The next part of the discussion educates the reader on what might have gone wrong during your lab.  This is called sources of error.   Again about a paragraph.  Lastly, the discussion ends with a suggestion to fix the sources of error and/or improve the lab if it was repeated.



Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Covalent Nomenclature (NAMING)

The big packet (20 pager) linked in the previous post is again useful.  On page 5 is a flow chart on naming ionic compounds that may be helpful.

On page 14 is a summary of today's class where we reasoned through the rules of naming Covalent Molecules.

Page 15 is good practice.

Here is the answer key

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Tutorial on Naming Ionic Compounds and Writing Formulas

Tutorials



http://www.csun.edu/~jte35633/chemFlash/compounds.swf

http://www.sophia.org/tutorials/naming-ionic-compounds

http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/lindabennett1/502/Compounds%20and%20Naming/naming%20ionic.html

http://www.kentchemistry.com/links/naming/BinaryIonic.htm

http://www.education.uoit.ca/lordec/ID_LORDEC/ionic_compounds/law_ionic_compounds.swf

Practice Problems - *Note*  You will not need to memorize the list of polyatomic ions, but you will need to be able to use it.  Use the list provided in class to try the practice below.

http://www.mtlsd.org/teachers/smeer/stuff/chemical%20formulas%20all%20worksheets%202011.pdf

The above link contains 20 pages of documents.  I would recommend trying page 13.

Here is a link to my answer key for page 13.  You should not get them all right as we have not covered all of the material yet....








Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Work for Thursday, September 17th

Before Class on Thursday - 

Email me (one per group)

data table with your data in it (include title)

example of any/all calculations (one example for each different calculation)

results table or other visual representation of your results (i.e.  averages, percentages, differences)


DURING THURSDAY's DAY 2 QUIZ - 

expect questions regarding 

speed of light AGAIN
conversions AGAIN

energy equations ( E=hv)
energy of photons concepts 
procedural questions about the lab (general, everyone should be able to answer)


Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Work for September 10th

For next class check out the following video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0048AI5uEQ



The video deals with the photoelectric effect and the equation E=hv

REMINDER  - Planck's constant = 6.626 X 10^-34 J X Sec

You can also mess with the applet to the right of this blog labeled photoelectric effect.  You need Java to run the program!

You may be ready to try PART2 of the Light-related practice problems

Monday, March 30, 2015

Acid/Base Resources

Here are the links for the animations we watched in class.


http://www.csun.edu/~jte35633/chemFlash/acidBase.swf

http://preparatorychemistry.com/acids_flash_audio.html

http://preparatorychemistry.com/neutralization_flash_audio.htm

Here is a pdf for background info on acid base reactions

http://preparatorychemistry.com/Bishop_Book_5_eBook.pdf


Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Biogas Generator Resources

https://biology.mit.edu/sites/default/files/Methane%20Production%20from%20Food%20Waste.pdf

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methanogen

http://www.re-energy.ca/biogas-generator

https://www.google.com/search?q=biogas+generator&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=EwXJVMq6M4nlsATphoKgDA&sqi=2&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAw