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Visit the TeacherWeb® videos to learn about the features, modifications, and customizations available on your website. Click here to learn more. Homework (No HW for the day if no posting by 3:30pm HST) small medium large 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. Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? Password: Forgot your password?

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