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Formula Mass Calculations
In this atoms worksheet, students calculate the formula mass for chemical compounds. This worksheet has 12 problems to solve.
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Chocolatium
Students find the average atomic mass of M & M's. In this chemistry lesson, students are given a sample of the element chocolatium and the atomic mass of each sample. They then find the average atomic mass.
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Periodic Motion - The Pendulum
Students study the concept of periodic motion and relate it to the movement of a pendulum. They discover that the period of a pendulum is dependent on the length of the pendulum and independent of the bob and the amplitude.
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Periodic Motion - The Pendulum
Students experiment to determine the period of a pendulum. In this periodic motion lesson, students use different pendulums to determine their periods. They use various amplitudes to determine its effects on the period.
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Chemistry 116 Exam 2 Summer 2009
Written for an introductory organic and biochemistry course, this exam will challenge your class. They label functional groups and stereocenters on drawings of molecules, draw structures given the name, complete drawings of chemical...
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Molecules to the Max!—Educators Resource Guide
From molecules to nanotubes, an engaging unit explores the world of tiny science. Fifteen hands-on experiments and lessons engage young scientists as they learn chemistry. Discussions, worksheets, and data analysis reinforce the concepts...
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Chemical Elements and Compounds Crossword
In this elements learning exercise, students complete a crossword puzzle by figuring out the vocabulary words associated with the 25 clues given.
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Chemistry: Chemical Reaction
In this chemical reactions worksheet, students name the reactants and products, balance the equation, calculate the molecular weight of the reactants and products, and classify each reaction type. Students fill in a table of solubility...
American Chemical Society
Finding Volume: The Water Displacement Method
We have formulas for finding the volume of geometric shapes, but what if the shape is irregular? Lesson describes how to find volume through water displacement. After a demonstration, scholars practice in small groups. Then analysis...
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Chemistry 301
In this chemistry 301 worksheet, students answer questions as it relates to the electron configuration of given elements. Students use the periodic table to assist in their interpretation of the questions provided.
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Group 1 Alkali Metals
In this periodic table worksheet, students identify the different properties of group 1 elements in order to match the given words with the appropriate question.
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Melting Points of Elements in Period 3
For this elements worksheet, students use a data table to graph the elements and their melting points. Students have 8 elements to graph.
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Chemical Formulas
Here is an interesting lesson which invites learners to focus on understanding and interpreting the symbols used in writing and communicating information about chemical elements, compounds, and equations. The hope is that this knowledge...
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Conserving Chemical Resources
Young scholars balance chemical equations and solve for gram to mole ratios.
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Periodic Table
Students relate to the idea of periodicity & give example of other periodic events and identify and use the periodic table as a useful resource. They also identify the relationship of elements to certain groups & periods &...
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Chemical Elements: Student Story
In this chemical elements: student story worksheet, students complete the given story by filling in the blanks with the names of the elements in brackets.
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Chemical Elements: Student Story2
For this chemical elements: student story worksheet, students complete the written story by filling in the blanks with the names of the elements in brackets.
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Chemical Elements: Student Story 3
In this chemical elements: student story 3 worksheet, students complete the written story by filling in the blanks with the names of the elements in brackets.
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Elements
In this elements worksheet, students write in the symbol of the chemical element that matches its description. This worksheet has 10 fill in the blank questions.
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Metals vs. Non-Metals
In this elements worksheet, students compare and contrast the characteristics of metals and non-metals. Students practice drawing Lewis dot diagrams and writing ion notation. This worksheet has 9 word problems, 8 matching questions, and...
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Atomic Structure
This is a basic presentation that can be used to introduce your budding chemists to the structure of an atom. It gives step-by-step examples of a few atoms, showing their particles as well as their chemical formulas and the associated...
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Ocean Acidification
If tap water is more acidic than ocean water, why are we so concerned about ocean acidification? The third installment of a 23-part NOAA Enrichment in Marine sciences and Oceanography (NEMO) program focuses on carbon dioxide levels in...
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Anatomy of an Element
Learners discuss matter and atoms using this resource. First, they look at a website describing atoms. Then, they learn about the periodic table and discuss how it is organized. Finally, they create a comic strip to display their...
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Kalzium
Students explore an interactive program about the periodic table. They use the Kalzium software to dynamically explore the relationships between elements, the periodic table and properties of the elements.