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High School: Chemistry I

CHEMISTRY I ASSGN WEEK OF AUG 25-29, 2008

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | August 22, 2008

CAUTION: Assignments are subject to change or adjustment. MONDAY August 25, 2008 Finish checking into lab. Collect Safety Quiz & Scavenger Hunt HOMELAB: Bubbles! p. 23 (bring results to . . . read more

CHEMISTRY I Classroom Policy

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | July 15, 2008

 1. Mutual courtesy and respect are expected at all times.  2. Every student has the right to learn and succeed.  Every student has the right to fail.     He or she chooses.  3. . . . read more

CHEM I UNIT I OBJECTIVES

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 16, 2008

1.     Describe the science of chemistry. 2.     Identify 5 traditional areas of study in chemistry. 3.     Distinguish between pure and applied chemistry. . . . read more

CHEM I UNIT II OBJECTIVES

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 16, 2008

1.      Distinguish between matter and a substance. 2.      Identify properties of matter as extensive or intensive. 3.      Define a physical . . . read more

CHEM I UNIT III OBJECTIVES

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 16, 2008

Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative measurements. 2.       Convert conventional numbers into scientific notation. 3.       Use . . . read more

CHEM I UNIT IV OBJECTIVES

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 16, 2008

1.     Present a short summary of the early history of chemistry. 2.     Describe Democritus’ ideas about atoms. 3.     Summarize John Dalton's atomic theory and note . . . read more

CHEM I UNIT IX OBJECTIVES

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 16, 2008

1.    Distinguish between chemical formula, molecular formula, and formula unit. 2.    Identify charges on monoatomic ions and name them. 3.    Define a polyatomic ion and write . . . read more

CHEM I UNIT V OBJECTIVES

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 16, 2008

1 .Identify the shortcomings of the Rutherford model of the atom. 2.   Identify the new ideas in the Bohr model of the atom. 3.   Describe the energies and positions of electrons according to the quantum . . . read more

CHEM I UNIT VI OBJECTIVES

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 16, 2008

  1.        Describe the origin of the Periodic Table, comparing early and modern tables. 2.      Distinguish between a group and a period in the periodic table. . . . read more

CHEM I UNIT VII OBJECTIVES

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 16, 2008

1.     Determine the number of valence electrons in an atom of a representative element. 2.     Construct electron dot formulas for representative elements. 3.     . . . read more

CHEM I UNIT VIII OBJECTIVES

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 16, 2008

1.    Explain how and why the melting points and boiling points of molecular compounds differ from ionic compounds. 2.    Describe the information provided by a molecular formula. 3. . . . read more

CHEM I UNIT X OBJECTIVES

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 16, 2008

1.    Describe different methods of measuring amounts of matter. 2.   Identify the basic SI unit for measuring the amount of substance. 3.     Define Avogadro’s number (N) as it . . . read more

CHEM I UNIT XI OBJECTIVES

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 16, 2008

1.   Identify the reactants and products in a chemical reaction. 2. Describe how to write a word equation. 3.    Describe how to write a skeleton equation. 4.    To recognize . . . read more

CHEM I UNIT XII OBJECTIVES

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 16, 2008

1.    To understand the molecular and mass information given in a balanced equation. 2.    To interpret balanced chemical equations in terms of interacting moles, representative particles, masses, . . . read more

CHEM I UNIT XIII OBJECTIVES

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 16, 2008

1.   Describe the motion of gas particles according to the kinetic theory. 2. Interpret gas pressure in terms of kinetic theory. 3.    Recognize that the Kelvin temperature of a substance is a . . . read more

CHEM I UNIT XIV OBJECTIVES

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 16, 2008

1.      Explain why gases are easier to compress than liquids and solids. 2.    Explain the effect of changing the amount of gas in a container. 3.    Explain the effects of . . . read more

CHEM I UNIT XV OBJECTIVES

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 16, 2008

1. Describe the structure of the water molecule and use this knowledge to explain the polarity of the water molecule. 2. Explain the following properties of water: its being a liquid, its ability to dissolve materials, high . . . read more

CHEMISTRY I: Program Outcomes

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 15, 2008

A. To gain an understanding of the nature of chemistry. B. To learn the use of significant figures, exponential notation, mathematical operations, and accurate measurements. C. To gain an understanding of the ways in which . . . read more

CHEMISTRY I: Course Outline 2008 - 2009

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 15, 2008

     I.      Introduction      A.      What is chemistry?      B.      Pure science vs. . . . read more

CHEMISTRY I HELP RESOURCES

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 15, 2008

Here are some Web sites that can help you with your chemistry skills. Some of the items can be used to practice and review many of the topics we cover in our Chemistry classes. See Related Sites below. If you . . . read more

CHEMISTRY I: Rules for Rounding Numbers

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 15, 2008

NOTE: To remain consistent with your Chemistry textbook, these are the rules for rounding that we will use in Chemistry I class for 2008-2009. If the digit to be dropped in rounding is less than 5, the preceding digit is not . . . read more

CHEMISTRY I: Writing the Laboratory Report

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 15, 2008

  Introduction      There exists a need to distinguish between two possible types of scientific reports. The term SCIENTIFIC REPORT will refer to a written report of any kind of original . . . read more

Chemistry I: Sample Lab Report

Mr. Robert Garcia | June 15, 2008

CHEMISTRY I - Lab Report                                 Name: . . . read more

CHEMISTRY I: Laboratory Safety Contract

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 15, 2008

Students will be removed from the laboratory by the teacher if:                 their personal appearance or dress is such that they can cause injury or . . . read more

CHEMISTRY I: General Laboratory Information

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 15, 2008

SAFETY FIRST -  OBSERVE ALL LABORATORY RULES SAFETY FIRST - REPORT ALL INJURIES NO MATTER HOW SLIGHT.   1. Read the laboratory experiment before class - not during the lab period. 2. . . . read more

Laboratory Safety Rules for Erie High School

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 15, 2008

          Working in a science laboratory is normally very safe.  To ensure your personal safety and the safety of others, you need to reduce the risks associated with laboratory work.  . . . read more

Laboratory Safety Procedures 1

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 15, 2008

  Report any injury,  chemical spill, or other accident, no matter how minor,  to your teacher immediately .  Time is often a crucial factor in minimizing injury.   Eye Protection. . . . read more

Laboratory Safety Procedures 2

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 15, 2008

Report any injury, chemical spill, or other accident, no matter how minor,  to your teacher immediately .  Time is often a crucial factor in minimizing injury. Safety Shower: The safety shower can be used to put . . . read more

Laboratory Safety Procedures 3

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 15, 2008

Report any injury, chemical spill, or other accident, no matter how minor,  to your teacher immediately .  Time is often a crucial factor in minimizing injury. Fire Prevention: Keep flammable materials such as . . . read more

Laboratory Safety Procedures 4

Mr. Robert T. Garcia | June 15, 2008

  Report any injury,  chemical spill, or other accident, no matter how minor,  to your teacher immediately .  Time is often a crucial factor in minimizing injury. Reagent Chemicals Handling . . . read more

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