Jan 5, 2010 (Tue)
1. From chem text:
- Do p. 54 #89, 91
- Do p. 168 #2,4,6
INCLUDE THE QUESTIONS. SOLVE THE PROBLEMS USING DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS.
SHOW YOUR WORK.
DUE: When called for during class, Wed. Jan. 6, 2009
FYI: Some useful metric to English unit conversions can be found in the
Appendix in the back of your text (refer to "SI Units and Some Useful
Conversion Factors" on page A-3). You may need to refer to another
source for unit conversions that are not included on this conversion
reference.
2. NOTE: We will postpone our closed notes test of Chap 4, 5 until next
Wed., Jan 13, 2010. This test will also include dimensional analysis
calculations and information from Chapter 6.
3. NOTE FOR WED, JAN. 6, 2010: We will schedule dates for the Student Led
Labs presentations & labs. Pls go to the Handouts webpage and download a
copy of the requirements for these presentations.
Jan. 4, 2010 (Mon)
1. From chem text: Do p. 46 #64. INCLUDE THE QUESTIONS. SOLVE THE PROBLEMS
USING DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS. SHOW YOUR WORK.
DUE: When called for during class, Tue. Jan. 5, 2009
FYI: Some useful metric to English unit conversions can be found in the
Appendix in the back of your text (refer to "SI Units and Some Useful
Conversion Factors" on page A-3). You may need to refer to another
source for unit conversions that are not included on this conversion
reference.
2. NOTE: We will postpone our closed notes test of Chap 4, 5 until next
Wed., Jan 13, 2010. This test will also include dimensional analysis
calculations and information from Chapter 6.
3. NOTE FOR TUE, JAN. 5, 2010: We will schedule dates for the Student Led
Labs presentations & labs. Pls go to the Handouts webpage and download a
copy of the requirements for these presentations.
Dec. 16, 2009 (Wed)
1. NOTE: We will NOT be having a closed notes test of Chap 4, 5 + the new
topics. This test will be postponed until Jan. 6, 2010.
2. Continue thinking about a solution to the question about what happens with
the Al + HCl reaction. I'm going to be request your team's answer
within 20-minutes from the start of class.
Dec. 15, 2009 (Tue)
1. From chem text: Do p 158 #5.100, 5.102, 5.104
DUE: Wed., Dec. 16, 2009
2. NOTE: You will have a closed notes test on Thur Dec. 17th that will
include: Chapters 4 & 5 information + whatever is covered from
Mon, Dec. 14th to Wed, Dec. 16th.
Dec. 11, 2009 (Fri)
1. REMINDER: Lab Report: Generalization About the Strength of Chemical
Bonds Between Two Main Groups of Substances. DUE: Monday, Dec. 14, 2009
NOTE REGARDING HYPOTHESIS FOR LAB REPORT: Since you were not asked to
devise a hypothesis prior to doing the lab, DO NOT include a hypothesis
for this lab report.
Also, according to the information on the "Formal Lab Reports Format"
handout, there is a secton of the report entitled "Analysis" and
another section entitled "Conclusion." When writing your report, DO NOT
include an "Analysis" section. Instead, write about the significant
results of the lab in the "Conclusion/Discussion" section. You should
have a document about the requirements for this lab report. Refer to the
"Discussion" section of that document. It informs you of the things
that should be discussed in your "Conclusion/Discussion."
Note: If you don't have a copy of the "Formal Lab Reports Format"
or the requirements for this lab report, go to the Handouts webpage
to acquire copies.
2. REMINDER: Closed notes quiz on Chapters 4 & 5. SPECIAL NOTE: This
quiz will be postponed until Tue Dec. 15th.
CAUTION: You will have a closed notes test on Thur Dec. 17th that will
include: Chapters 4 & 5 information + whatever is covered from
Mon, Dec. 14th to Wed, Dec. 16th.
Dec. 10, 2009 (Thu)
1. From chem text: Do p 158 #5.90, 5.92, 5.94.
DUE: Friday, Dec. 11, 2009
2. REMINDER: Lab tomorrow Fri Dec. 11th. Wear closed shoes.
3. REMINDER: Lab Report: Generalization About the Strength of Chemical
Bonds Between Two Main Groups of Substances. DUE: Monday, Dec. 14, 2009
Dec. 9, 2009 (Wed)
1. From Chem text:
i) Do: NOTE: INCLUDE THE QUESTIONS FOR ALL OF THE PROBLEMS.
- p 24 #2.8, 2.12
- p 27 #2.20, 2.24, 2.26
Note: You will probably need to read about how to handle "0" when
it comes to determining the number of sig. figs. of measurements.
If necessary, refer to p. 25-26 for information about "0" and "non-0"
digits in measurements.
ii) Read Sec. 2.4 Significant Figures in Calculations pgs. 27 to 30,
then do:
- p 2.34, 2.36. INCLUDE THE QUESTIONS.
iii)Do p 157-158 #5.72, 5.74, 5.76, 5.82 (use list of polyatomic ions),
5.84, 5.88
2. REMINDER: Lab Report: Generalization About the Strength of Chemical
Bonds Between Two Main Groups of Substances. DUE: Monday, Dec. 14, 2009
Dec. 7, 2009 (Mon)
1. From Chem text:
i) Review Sec. 5.4 Polyatomic Ions p. 141-147, then do p. 148 #5.38,
5.40, 5.42, 5.44
ii) Review Sec. 5.5 Covalent Compounds and Their Names p. 148-153, then
do #5.50, 5.52, 5.54 (draw the table), 5.58.
DUE: Tue Dec. 8, 2009
2. If you have done so already, go to the Handouts webpage and download a
copy of the "Requirements for the Student Led Labs." Review the document.
On Tue Dec. 8th, we will form three teams of 3's and two teams of 2's.
Dec. 3, 2009 (Thu)
1. Go to the Handouts webpage and download a copy of the "Requirements
for the Student Led Labs."
Dec. 2, 2009 (Wed)
1. From Chem text: Do:
- p. 141 #5.26, 5.28, 5.30, 5.34, 5.36
DUE: Thur Dec. 3, 2009
Note: The HW of Dec. 1, 2009 (which was not collected in class today)
will be collected tomorrow Thur Dec. 3, 2009.
2. Bring laptop on Thur Dec 3, 2009. Ensure that you have photos of last
Wed's lab. You will be pasting these photos into your data table.
Dec. 1, 2009 (Tue)
1. From Chem text: Do:
- p. 132 #5.4, 5.6, 5.10
- p. 135-136 #5.12, 5.14, 5.16, 5.18
- p. 140 #5.20, 5.22, 5.24
DUE: Wed Dec. 2, 2009
2. Possible Pop Quiz on Wed Dec 2, 2009.
3. Bring laptop on Wed Dec 2, 2009. Ensure that you have photos of last
Wed's lab. You will be pasting these photos into your data table.
Nov. 25, 2009 (Wed)
1. From Chem text:
Do:
-p. 118-119 #4.58, 4.62, 4.64, 4.66,
DUE: Mon Nov 30, 2009
2. BRING TO CLASS ON MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2009:
- Data & photos from Wed lab (photos should be on file to be distributed
to teammate)
- Laptops
Nov. 24, 2009 (Tue)
1. REMINDER: Lab Safety Form.
a) Read and sign safety agreement form. Obtain parent's/guardian's
signature as well. Submit by Wed. Nov. 25, 2009.
b) Prepare for Lab Safety Quiz. Review Lab Safety Rules that was
distributed Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. Anticipate Lab Safety quiz on
Wed. Nov. 25, 2009.
2.
Nov. 23, 2009 (Mon)
1. From Chem text:
Do:
-p. 122-123 #4.78, 4.82, 4.84, 4.86, 4.88, 4.92
DUE: Tue Nov 24, 2009
2. REMINDER: Lab Safety Form.
a) Read and sign safety agreement form. Obtain parent's/guardian's
signature as well. Submit by Wed. Nov. 25, 2009.
b) Prepare for Lab Safety Quiz. Review Lab Safety Rules that was
distributed Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. Anticipate Lab Safety quiz on
Wed. Nov. 25, 2009.
Nov. 20, 2009 (Fri)
1. From Chem text:
Do:
-p. 110 #4.24, 4.26, 4.30 (draw & include the table for 4.30)
-p. 118 #4.48, 4.50, 4.52
Also, read the following pages listed below, but only if you're having
difficulties with the HW problems:
- p. 107-110 Section 4.4
- p. 113-116 Section 4.6
NOTE: Most of the assigned HW problems are "easy" enough that you could
complete them without need to read the background information related to
the HW problems.
DUE: Monday, Nov. 23, 2009
2. REMINDER: Lab Safety Form.
a) Read and sign safety agreement form. Obtain parent's/guardian's
signature as well. Submit by Wed. Nov. 25, 2009.
b) Prepare for Lab Safety Quiz. Review Lab Safety Rules that was
distributed Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. Anticipate Lab Safety quiz on
Wed. Nov. 25, 2009.
Nov. 18, 2009 (Wed)
1. Overarching Themes of Chem B / Bio A: Find information regarding the
major themes associated with this course:
1. Maryknoll's Mission Statement
2. The Essential Question for Chem B / Bio A.
3. The reductionist perspective of studying science / biosphere
4. The scientific method and science literacy.
Word process your work. Indicate the source for the information of
each item indicated above. DUE: Friday, Nov. 20, 2009.
2. From Chem text:
Do:
-p. 96 #4.2, 4.4, 4.6
-p. 103 #4.8, 4.12, 4.14
-p. 107 #4.16, 4.18, 4.20, 4.22 (include the questions for 4.16 & 4.18)
Also, read pgs 94 to 107, but only if you're having difficulties with
the HW problems. Most of the assigned HW problems are "easy" enough that
you could complete them without need to read the background information
related to the HW problems.
DUE: Friday, Nov. 20, 2009.
3. Go to the Handout webpage and download copies of the Course Description.
