Chemistry Syllabus - April 2020
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

30
DUE TODAY:

LEARNING TARGET:
•
CHOOSE A TASK OR MORE TO DO:
1. A solid labeled with its volume in cm3 and m3.
2.  An acid/base indicator. Tell what color it is in acid and what color it is in base.
3.  A catalyst with its formula and a balanced equation where it is used.

March 31 - April 1
DUE TODAY:

LEARNING TARGET:
•
CHOOSE A TASK OR MORE TO DO:
1.  An element that is used as a lubricant.
2. A substance containing acetylsalicylic acid.
3. A substance used in a fire extinguisher .
TO DO: ATTEND ONLINE ZOOM MEETING Check your email for invite!
• Recording

 2
DUE TODAY:

LEARNING TARGET:
•
CHOOSE A TASK OR MORE TO DO:
1.   An substance composed of nonpolar molecules.
2. A substance containing phenylethylamine, in the original wrapper.
3. A sample of matter containing a radioactive element. Identify the radioactive element and give its decay equation.

DUE TODAY:
CHOOSE A TASK OR MORE TO DO:
1. An example of a transition metal.
2.  A sample of an element not used for any other item labeled with the number of protons and neutrons and its electron configuration.
3. A covalently bonded substance with an accurate description of the shape of the molecule includin bond angles.  
• FOR NEXT CLASS: Read The Kinetic Theory. Make some notes:

  • Any terms you do not know
  • Make a representative sketch of each term on page 1writing assignment and some problem-solving.
  • Note any ideas you need to discuss in preparatiion for an assignment.

• FOR NEXT CLASS: Do this Take home lab with a family member, if you want help. Document your work on this doc, in your Chemistry folder.

What am I supposed to do each day?

13
DUE TODAY:
• take-home lab write-up
LEARNING TARGET:
• Explain the chemical reaction of vinegar and eggshells.
• Describe the physical characteristice of gases
IN CLASS:
• Finish Take-Home lab write-up, if you haven't already. If you need to google possible results of phone a friend, you may do so -  as long as you explain how and where you got your evidence.
TO DO:
• Open a bottle of perfume or any substance with a noticeable oder (or something stinky, your choice.) Set the bottle about 6 ft away from you and record the time it takes for the odor to reach you.
• Close read of The Kinetic Theory handout, pages 1-2 Make some notes:

  • Any terms you do not know
  • Make a representative sketch of each term on page 1writing assignment and some problem-solving.
  • Note any ideas you need to discuss in preparatiion for an assignment.
STANDARD:
• C.IM: Interactions of Matter:
• C.IM. 2   Gas Laws :
•2a  Pressure, Volume, and Temperature:
•2b Ideal Gas Law		 14
DUE TODAY:
• Reading on Properties of Gases
LEARNING TARGET:
• Describe the physical characteristics of gases
TO DO:
• Gas Law Assignment #1 You may work on a copy of the google doc or you may write on paper and insert a photo into the google doc. See this link for an easy way to do that.
STANDARD:
• C.IM: Interactions of Matter:
• C.IM. 2   Gas Laws :
•2a  Pressure, Volume, and Temperature:
•2b Ideal Gas Law

15
DUE TODAY:
• Gas Law Assignment #1
LEARNING TARGET:
• State the 5 assumptions of the Kinetic Theory and explain how each relates to the physical properties of gases
IN CLASS:
• ZOOM meeting recording (Access Password: f0?^9W1%) .
AGENDA:
• check in on Assign. 1
• A deeper look at the Kinetic Theory; and Graham's Law
TO DO:
• Gas Laws Assignment #2
STANDARD:
• C.IM: Interactions of Matter:
• C.IM. 2   Gas Laws :
•2a  Pressure, Volume, and Temperature:
•2b Ideal Gas Law

PDF of notes from today's Zoom

 

 16
LEARNING TARGET:
• Use Graham's law to calculate the relative rates of diffusion of gases
IN CLASS:
TO DO: Read this page and and watch the videos, if you have questions about diffusion and Graham's Law
• Gas Laws Assignment #2
STANDARD:
• C.IM: Interactions of Matter:
• C.IM. 2   Gas Laws :
•2a  Pressure, Volume, and Temperature:
•2b Ideal Gas Law		 17
Catch-up. Make-up, and Q&A day!
20
DUE TODAY:
• Gas Laws Assignment #2
LEARNING TARGET:
• Name the 4 quantities needed to describe an amount of gas:
• Write an equality (ex. 1 atm = 760 mm Hg) for each one, and then write it as a conversion factor.
TO DO :
• Read Physical Properties of Gases handout. Make some notes:
  • Any terms you do not know
  • Identify (and list) all equalities
  • How would you write this as a conversion factor?
  • Note any ideas you need to discuss in preparatiion for an
  • assignment.
STANDARD:
• C.IM: Interactions of Matter:
• C.IM. 2   Gas Laws :
•2a  Pressure, Volume, and Temperature:		 21
LEARNING TARGET:
• Convert between units of measure for gas pressure, temperature, volume, and number of moles

TO DO:
• Gas Laws Assignment #3 - some new conversion factors and relationships. Think: dimensional analysis and use it to solve problems
• Watch this video about exploding marshmallows to prepare for our Zoom class tomorrow (we would do this if we were in the classroom!)
• Play with this animation of gases in a syringe
STANDARD:
• C.IM: Interactions of Matter:
• C.IM. 2   Gas Laws :
•2a  Pressure, Volume, and Temperature:

22
DUE TODAY:
• Gas Laws Assignment #3 at end of the day
LEARNING TARGET:
• State Boyle's Law and use it to calculate changes in pressure or volume when temperature and amount of gas is held constant.
IN CLASS:
•Zoom meeting recording  Password: 8y%Z72+p
AGENDA:
• Conversion factors and gas laws notes from zoom
•Boyle's Law and calculations
• Charles Law and calculations notes from zoom
TO DO:
• Gas Laws Assignment #4  Boyle's Law. FOr each problem, list the variables, write a correctly-rearranged equation, re-write the equation using numbers with units, do the math, and express your answer to the correct number if sig figs
STANDARD:
• C.IM: Interactions of Matter:
• C.IM. 2   Gas Laws :
•2a  Pressure, Volume, and Temperature:

 23
DUE TODAY:
•Progress on Gas Laws Assignment #4
LEARNING TARGET:
• State Boyle's Law and use it to calculate changes in pressure or volume when temperature is held constant.
• State Charles' Law and use it to calculate changes in temperature or volume when pressure and amount of gas is held constant.
TO DO
• Gas Laws Assignment #4
• Read about Charles' Law and watch the short video near the bottom of the page.
• Play with this animation on the temperature of a gas-filled balloon.
STANDARD:
• C.IM: Interactions of Matter:
• C.IM. 2   Gas Laws :
•2a  Pressure, Volume, and Temperature:		 24
Catch-up. Make-up, and Q&A day!
27
DUE TODAY:
• Gas Laws Assignment #4 at end of the day
LEARNING TARGET:
• State Charles' Law and use it to calculate changes in temperature or volume when pressure and amount of gas is held constant.
TO DO:
• Assignment #5 Charles' Law
STANDARD:
• C.IM: Interactions of Matter:
• C.IM. 2   Gas Laws :
•2a  Pressure, Volume, and Temperature:		 28
DUE TODAY:
• A start on Assignment #5 Charles' Law
LEARNING TARGET:
• State Gay-Lussac's' Law and use it to calculate changes in temperature or pressure when volume and amount of gas is held constant.
TO DO:
• Try a setup of a problem on Gas Laws Assignment #6 Gay-Lussac's Law
STANDARD:
• C.IM: Interactions of Matter:
• C.IM. 2   Gas Laws :
•2a  Pressure, Volume, and Temperature:		 29
LEARNING TARGET:
• State Gay-Lussac's' Law and use it to calculate changes in temperature or pressure when volume and amount of gas is held constant.
IN CLASS:
• Temperature-volume relationship animation :
• Zoom meeting recording password 1q+LHRQ$
• AGENDA: discuss reading and review problem solving strategies; also Dalton's Law and combined gas law  Today' meeting notes
TO DO:
• Gas Law Assignment 6 and Gas Law Assignment 7
STANDARD:
• C.IM: Interactions of Matter:
• C.IM. 2   Gas Laws :
•2a  Pressure, Volume, and Temperature		 30
DUE TODAY:
LEARNING TARGET:
•
IN CLASS:
• Gay-Lussac's Law: Temperature and pressure animation
TO DO:
• Gay-Lussac's Law - short video:
• Gay Lussac's Law and Dalton's Law Assignment 6 and 7
STANDARD:
• C.IM: Interactions of Matter:
• C.IM. 2   Gas Laws :
•2a  Pressure, Volume, and Temperature:		 May 1
Catch-up. Make-up, and Q&A day!
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