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Electroplating for Corrosion Protection: Redox in Action
Students define what a redox reaction is. In this chemistry lesson, students electroplate some wires in the lab. They research the application of electroplating in the real world.
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Code Makers - Electron Configuration, Aufbau Principle
Students write the electron configuration of elements using the Aufbau principle. For this chemistry lesson, students build their own key that demonstrates the principle.
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A Solution for Moles
Students calculate the concentration of different solutions. In this chemistry instructional activity, students explain what a solution is. They explain ways to change the concentration of a solution.
National Institute of Open Schooling
p-Block Elements and Their Compounds – II
Ozone, made of three bonded oxygen atoms, is found 15-30 km above Earth, has a strong smell, is blue, and blocks sunlight from hitting the surface of Earth. The 22nd lesson in a series of 36 specifically focuses on the important elements...
Cornell University
The Making of Macromolecules
Compare and contrast macromolecules made from the same elements. Young scholars learn how the structure of a molecule has as much influence on a compound as the elements in the molecule. They experiment with molecular model kits to...
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Mystery of the Eleven Unknown Substances
Fourth graders identify eleven white substances that are commonly found in the household. They, in pairs, perform experiments on a variety of substances, and must identify them based on the reactions they observe.
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Stoichiometry
In this chemistry learning exercise, students identify the process of Stoichiometry and use it to calculate various chemical reactions similar to that of a recipe. In addition, they identify a connection between isoamyl alcohol and the...
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Chemical Compounds
In this chemistry worksheet, learners identify 3 different chemical compounds, 3 identify biochemical products, 4 identify terms, and 2 identify atomic symbols.
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Follow Up Questions Lab 1-Chemical Reactions
In this chemical reactions worksheet, students answer follow up questions to a lab where they were observing chemical changes in reactions after mixing products such as hydrochloric acid and sodium bicarbonate. They answer six questions...
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It's a Roughy Life
Scientists recently discovered several previously unknown species at the Bear Seamount off the coast of New England. Scholars research these new species — benthopelagic, benthic, and seamount fish — and find out what makes them...
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Does Size Matter?
Middle schoolers explore chemical solutions. In this chemistry lesson, students investigate the relationship between three related experiments about solutions. Middle schoolers determine variables that affect the chemical concentration...
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Alchemy and Chemical Symbols
For this alchemy worksheet, students read about how alchemists kept their experiment notes in secret code. Students design their own secret code for the given elements. This worksheet has 2 problems to solve.
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Chapter Review Topics for Exam 2
In this chemistry chapter review activity, students examine their knowledge of equilibrium, Brønsted acid, and pH value as they respond to 25 short answer questions.
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Chemical Reactions
In this chemical reactions activity, students determine if solutions are acidic, basic, or neutral. Students give reactions' molecular equations and ionic equations. This activity has 14 problems to solve.
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Acidity or Hydrolysis Reactions
In this acidity or hydrolysis reactions worksheet, learners read about the different types of metal ions and how they react in aqueous solutions. They read about the factors affecting the acidity of metal ions including the charge:size...
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Scientific Inquiry
Students investigate the general geology, biology, and chemistry of Seneca Lake. They study how to use scientific instruments on the research vessel. They explain how the data they gather will be used by scientists and develop a hypothesis.
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Weathering Rates
Students calculate weathering rates from tombstone weathering data. Atmospheric (and precipitation) chemistry determines the rate of weathering for marble tombstones. They are shown data from a rural and an unrban cemetery, and are...
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How Water Heats Up
Fourth graders conduct experiments heating water. In this inquiry-based early chemistry lesson, 4th graders use the materials given to experiment with the process of heating water. Students draw conclusions based upon their findings...
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Mixtures
Sixth graders experiment with mixtures. In this chemistry lesson, 6th graders determine which mixtures are considered heterogeneous, a suspension, a solution or a colloid. Students create a data sheet of what they discover.
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Understanding of the Structure of an Amino Group
Students review the characteristics of acids and bases. They examine the structure of an amino group and compare amines to ammonia. They work together to develop the concent of polymerization.
Virginia Department of Education
Aspirin Analysis
Laughter may be the best medicine, but aspirin is also important. Young chemists analyze aspirin tablets using titration in this lab experiment. They then repeat the entire experiment using a different aspirin brand.
Virginia Department of Education
States of Matter
Scientists have been studying exothermic reactions before they were cool. The lesson plan begins with a discussion and a demonstration of heat curves. Scholars then determine the heat of fusion of ice and the heat needed...
Virginia Department of Education
Vapor Pressure and Colligative Properties
Hate to vacuum, but enjoy using a vacuum pump? Explore a lesson that starts with a demonstration of boiling water at various temperatures by using a vacuum pump. Then scholars design their own experiments to measure vapor pressure and...
Virginia Department of Education
Finding the Formula and Percent Composition
Do you have mole problems? If so, call Avogadro at 602-2140. The lesson starts with pupils working independently to solve for molar mass of ionic compounds. Then they learn to solve for percent composition and later perform an...