September 4th
Today we went over lab safety and signed the safety contract. We went over the course outline and the late policy. We looked at how to organize and perpare a lab book and the marking rubric. Together we learned about the different branches of the "chemis tree". Employement as a chemist in a variety of fields and the differences between pure and applied chemists. We examined what chemist do all day and where you might find them. Hopefully you have been inspired to continue your studies in Chemistry. You worked on a review of grand nine and ten chemistry going over the basics. We also looked at Tom Lehrer's rendition of the Periodic Table. You were assigned a book and will be responsible to bring it to class with you every day. You also need your lab book, a scientific calculator, blue or black ink pens and a pencil.
| ffss_fall_course.outline.ffss_fall_2012.docx |
| lab_book_expectations.docx |
| lab_report_achievement_chart.doc |
| sch3u_1_16x9.pptx |
| periodic_table_song.docx |
September 5th
Today you were assigned a Periodic Table Activity. It was part crossword and part colouring. We took up the exercise after you completed the work and you were assigned an iPad quiz for tomorrow. Happy Studying!!
| periodic_table_assignment.pdf |
| periodic-table-answers.ppt |
September 6th
Today you had an iPad Quiz on the Periodic Table based on yesterday's class. Once completed we went over lab preparation for tomorrrow: combining alkali metals with water – what could be more fun than explosions? We went over safety once again and you were reminded to wear closed shoes and bring hair ties. Your lab book must be ready to go before you can start the experiement. We also went over how to prepare your lab book once again. See the handout from September the 4th.
| metal_lab.pdf |
September 10th
Today we looked at the history of the atomic model. We started with the Greeks and went all the way to Rutherford. Students were assigned questions on p. 16 to complete after the lecture.
September 11th
Today we went over the homework assigned yesterday. We then worked on Periodic Trends.
| trends_in_the_pt.pdf |
September 12th
Today we will examine ionic bonding. Specifically we will look at Lewis dot diagrams and bonding between metals and non-metals.
| bonding.pdf |
| chemical_bonds_and_ionic_compounds_note.pdf |
September 13th
Pre-Test, periodic Table Movie and Post-Test.
September 14th
Today we will work on covalent bonding. Specifically we will look at the bonding between two non-metals. This lesson in a continuation of yesterday's.
| covalent_compounds_note.pdf |
September - 17th
Lab : Physical Properties
| physical_properties_lab.pdf |
September 18th
Today we will examine electonegativity. We will use EN to predict such things as solubility, boiling points etc. We will also examine tricks to remember element names and symboles.
| electronegativity-handout.pdf |
September 19th
Today we will examine rules for naming ionic and covalent compounds.
| naming-ionic-covalent-handout.pdf |
| covalent_formulas_and_names.pdf |
| ionic_fromulas.pdf |
September 20th
Bring scissors and glue today. Mini Investigation - Organizing Aliens. You will need both your textbook and lab book. Textbook p. 38
| chemical_reactions_note.pdf |
| reaction_types.pdf |
September 21st
Naming acids, bases and hydrates. See chart book p. 81
| naming-acids-bases-handout.pdf |
| excellent_links_to_practice_naming.pdf |
September 24th
Naming review.
| naming-review.pdf |
September 25th
** Naming Acids - Review with more detail based on student request.
(Lab depending if the fume hood is repaired. Reaction types. * Will be completed later when the fume hood is operating.)
(Lab depending if the fume hood is repaired. Reaction types. * Will be completed later when the fume hood is operating.)
| naming_compounds_step_by_step.pdf |
| naming_acids.pdf |
| overkill.pdf |
September 26th
The activity series. Predicting chemical reactions using the activity series. (Note: brief lab activity.)
| activity_series.pdf |
UNIT TEST - Monday October 1st
Review : p. 136-145
| unit_1_review.pdf |
| unit-1-review-answers-handout.pdf |
UNIT 2 - Quantities in Chemical Reactions
October 2
Significants digits for adding and substracting as well as multiplying and dividing. Lab prep for tomorrow. Prepare how to calcute % composition.
Significants digits for adding and substracting as well as multiplying and dividing. Lab prep for tomorrow. Prepare how to calcute % composition.
| significant_digits.pdf |
October 3
Lab - % composition
| percent_composition_lab.pdf |
October 4
The mole. Going over Unit 1 test. Even Harry Potter knows his periodic table. Read p. 266-283. You will have to read it over and over again as this concept will be the most difficult for you to understand. Get all your key terms defined and make sure you know them inside out. Prepare for a key terms quiz on Tuesday based on pages 266-283.
| mole-handout.pdf |
| history_of_the_mole.pdf |
| units_for_chemical_quantities.pdf |
| ionflashcards.pdf |
October 9
Quiz: mole terminology. Know your definitions. Today we will work on Molar Mass in particular after the Quiz. Problem set due before October 19th.
| problem_set_1.pdf |
October 10
Molecular Formula
| molecular-formula-handout.pdf |
October 11
Hydrates Lab - Applying the molecular calculations from yesterday to determine the number of moles in a hydrate.
| hydrate-lab.pdf |
October 12
Balancing Equations: balancing chemical equations and balancing nuclear equations.
| sch3u_sch.htm |
| balancing-equations-handout.pdf |
| review_of_atomic_structure_up_to_nuclear_reactions.pdf |
| calculating_quantities_from_balanced_equations.pdf |
| radioactivitynotes.pdf |
| radioactivityworksheet.pdf |
October 15
Calcium Lab: The reaction of calcium with water.
| calcium-water-lab.pdf |
October 16
Factor Label Method: Introducing the factor label method which will be used for ALL subsequent calculations in this unit.
| factor-label-method-handout.pdf |
October 17
Stoichiometry: Introducing stoichiometry - used to calculate the relative quantities of two chemicals in a reaction.
| stoichiometry-handout.pdf |
| stoichiometry.pdf |
October 18
Stoichiometry continued.
October 19
Limiting Reagents: Limiting Reagents adds another layer to the complexity of stoichiometry.
| limiting-reagents-handout.pdf |
October 22
Limiting Reagents Lab: Using the concepts from yesterday's lesson to predict the limiting reagent in a reaction.
October 23
Completing yesterday's lab and all of the limiting reagent calculations for the previous day.
October 24
Percentage Yield: Comparing theoretical and actual yields to determine percentage yield. Builds on stoichiometry and limiting reagents.
October 25
Continuing yesterday's calculations.
October 26
UNIT 2 REVIEW
| unit-2-review.pdf |
October 29 - UNIT 2 TEST
Prepare for your Unit Test. Create study notes and go over all key terms in your textbook corresponding to lecture topics. Come in for help before the test day to clarify any concepts that you are questioning.
UNIT 3 - Solutions and Solubility
Ensure that you complete all Tutorials in your textbook. Add all summaries to your notes. Complete all assigned questions.
October 30
Today we went over UNIT 2 test. We started UNIT 3, Solubility: Introduction to solubility and a discussion of intermolecular forces.
| intermolecular-forces-handout.pdf |
October 31
Solutions and their characteristics. (8.2)
| note_solutions_and_solubility.docx |
November 1
Water Quality and The Dissolving Process
(8.3)
(8.3)
| water_quality.docx |
November 2
Remember to complete all tutorials and to add all summaries to your notes.
| the_dissolving_process_solubility_and_saturation_friday_november_2.docx |
November 5
Concentration (8.6) Complete all Tutorials and add summaries to your notes.
Concentration = quantity of solute ÷ quantity of solution. This lesson focuses on concentration calculations (V/V, W/W, W/V, ppm, ppb, mol/L).
Questions: 3,4,5,6,7,10
Concentration = quantity of solute ÷ quantity of solution. This lesson focuses on concentration calculations (V/V, W/W, W/V, ppm, ppb, mol/L).
Questions: 3,4,5,6,7,10
| university_chemistry_marks_november_4_2012.htm |
| problem_set_2.docx |
| university_chemistry_marks_november_6_2012.htm |
November 7
Making Molar Solutions from solids. (8.6) Brief lab activity, bring hair ties and closed shoes. We will be using NaOH, goggles must be worn at all times during the lab activity.
| molar-solutions-solids-handout.pdf |
November 8
Making Molar Solutions from liquids.
| university_chemistry_marks_november_7_2012.htm |
| molar-solutions-liquids-handout.pdf |
November 9
Making Molar Solutions from liquids continued. Brief lab activity. Bring a hair tie and closed shoes.
November 12
Solubility Rules Lab (9.1 p. 424 in your textbook)
| solubilty-rules-lab.pdf |
| solubility-rules-chart.pdf |
November 13
Net Ionic Equations. Breaking salts into ions. 9.1
| net_ionic_equations.docx |
| net-ionic-equations-handout.pdf |
November 14
Lab: Solutbility Curves
| solubility-curves-lab.pdf |
| university_chemistry_marks_november_14_2012.htm |
November 15
Water Treatment follow-up. (9.2 textbook p. 429-436 review)
PH - p. 473
PH - p. 473
| ph_and_its_measurements.docx |
| problem_set_3.docx |
| university_chemistry_marks_november_15_2012.htm |
November 16
Solutions Stoichiometry: Extending the stoichiometry calculations from Unit 2 to include solutions. (9.5 textbook)
-complete tutotrials in your textbook
-p.449 Questions 1-9
-complete tutotrials in your textbook
-p.449 Questions 1-9
| solutions-stoichiometry_handout.pdf |
November 19
Lab: Conductivity (Figure 2 p. 366)
Students investigate why some solutions conduct electricity but others do not.
Students investigate why some solutions conduct electricity but others do not.
November 20
Acids and Bases: Looking at acid/base properties, pH, the Arrhenius definition of acids and bases, and the Bronsted-Lowry concept. (Note: brief lab activity.) (10.1, 10.2 textbook)
-p. 469 Questions 2,3,4,6,7
-p. 469 Questions 2,3,4,6,7
| note_two_theories_of_acids.docx |
| bronsted.docx |
November 21
Neutralization: Writing and balancing neutralization reactions.
| neutralization-handout.pdf |
November 22
Titration: Titration: the quantitative analysis of neutralization reactions. Lab - time permitting. (10.3 textbook)
-p. 485 questions 3, 9, 11, 12
-p. 485 questions 3, 9, 11, 12
| titration.docx |
November 26
Titration continued.
| titration-lab-i.pdf |
November 27
Review.
| unit-3-review.pdf |
| unit-3-answers-handout.pdf |
| more_review.docx |
November 28 - UNIT 3 TEST
UNIT 3 TEST Solutions and Solubility
November 29
Introduction to gases, starting with a discussion of the Kinetic Molecular Theory.
Culminating Task Assigned Today Due JANUARY 21.
Culminating Task Assigned Today Due JANUARY 21.
| kmt-handout.pdf |
| chemsitry_nerds_information.pdf |
| chemistry_nerds_rubric_for_research.pdf |
| group_work_personal_reflection_sheet.pdf |
November 30
Taking up Unit 3 Tests
Investigate pressure, short lesson after test take-up.
Time to get organized and select your chemistry nerd!!
Investigate pressure, short lesson after test take-up.
Time to get organized and select your chemistry nerd!!
| university_chemistry_marks_november_29_2012.htm |
December 3
Boyle's Law: Students investigate the mathematical relationship between pressure and volume.
| boyles-law-lab.pdf |
December 4
Finishing the Boyles' Law questions from last class. The second half of today's lesson is spent on Charles's Law.
December 5
Combining Boyle's Law and Charles's Law to get the "combined gas law".
| university_chemistry_marks_december_5_2012.htm |
| combined-gas-law-handout.pdf |
December 6
How do you weigh a gas? In today's lab, students find out.
| weighing-gases-lab.pdf |
December 7
Dalton's law of partial pressures: the total pressure of a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the pressure of individual gases.
| dalton-partial-pressure-handout.pdf |
December 10
**Buses have been cancelled for today. Please prep two labs. Textbook p. 605 - Determining the Molar Mass of Butane and p. 606 Gas Stoichiometry Determining the Mass of Hydrogen Gas.
Molar Volume Lab: In today's lab, students determine the "molar volume" of hydrogen gas.
Molar Volume Lab: In today's lab, students determine the "molar volume" of hydrogen gas.
| molar-volume-lab.pdf |
December 11
The ideal gas law (PV=nRT), like the other gas laws, is used to calculate one unknown variable when all other variables are known.
| ideal-gas-law-handout.pdf |
December 12
Gas Stoichiometry: Extending the stoichiometry calculations from Unit 2 to include gases.
| gas-stoichiometry-handout.pdf |
| university_chemistry_marks_december_12_2012.htm |
December 13
Review of unit 4: gases & atmospheric chemistry.
| unit-4-review.pdf |
| unit-4-answers-handout.pdf |
December 14 - UNIT 4 TEST
UNIT 4 TEST Gases and Atmospheric Chemistry
Unit 5: Hydrocarbons and Energy
December 17
Take-up Unit 4 Test
Foods Lab: Introduction to organic chemistry.
Foods Lab: Introduction to organic chemistry.
| carbon-in-foods-lab.pdf |
December 18
Hydrocarbon Models: Students build models and draw diagrams of hydrocarbons: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatics.
| hydrocarbon-models.pdf |
December 19
Combustion Lab: Students investigate the products of complete and incomplete combustion.
| combustion-lab.pdf |
| university_chemistry_marks_december_18_2012.htm |
December 20
Hydrocarbon Naming: Organic nomenclature follows a different set of rules than inorganic nomenclature. Students learn these rules and try several examples.
| hydrocarbon-nomenclature-handout.pdf |
December 21
This period is spent entirely on practice problems. Students apply the rules they learned yesterday.
| hydrocarbon-naming-questions.pdf |
January 7
Chemsketch: Students learn to use ChemSketch - a program for drawing organic molecules.
This will be a period in the computer lab.
This will be a period in the computer lab.
January 8
Isomers and Polymers: Students build models of isomers (compounds with the same chemical formula but different structures) and polymers (long chains of carbon-containing monomers).
| isomers-polymers.pdf |
January 9
Alkanes and Alkenes: Comparing the chemical properties of alkanes and alkenes to illustrate the reactivity of a double bond. This will be done as a demonstration or a lab.
| cyclohexane-cyclohexene-lab.pdf |
January 10
Thermochemistry: Concepts related to thermochemistry are introduced, including calorimetry, heat capacity, molar heat of reaction, etc.
| thermochemistry-handout.pdf |
January 11
Candle Lab: Students determine the molar heat of combustion for paraffin wax, applying the concepts learned in yesterday's lesson.
| candle-lab.pdf |
January 14
Bond Energies: Using bond energies to predict the energy change when atoms rearrange themselves in chemical reactions.
| bond-energies-worksheet.pdf |
January 15
Review of unit 5: hydrocarbons and energy.
| unit-5-review.pdf |
| unit-5-answers-handout.pdf |
January 16 - UNIT 5 TEST
UNIT 5 TEST Hydrocarbons and energy.
January 17
Full Semester Review.
| exam-review.pdf |
| exam-review-answers-handout.pdf |
January 18
Full Semester Review.
| 3u-review-assortment.doc |
| 3u-review-answers.doc |
January 21
Culminating Task Presentations.
January 22
Culminating Task Presentations.
January 23
Review.
| university_chemistry_marks_january_23_2013.htm |
January 28 - FINAL EXAM
Don't forget your calculator.
| university_chemistry_marks.htm |
