Chemistry notes Part 2

Please download the second part of the notes for the chemistry unit. To experience success in this part of the unit it is crucial for students to master the naming chemical compounds skill.

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We will focus on the Law of conversation of mass (matter), balancing chemical reactions, and writing balanced reactions for the following reactions:

Synthesis
Decomposition
single displacement
Double displacement
Combustion
Neutralization


Here is a video that introduces the Law of Conversation of Matter....the foundation to the rest of this unit.

December 10 acids naming

finished the naming acid worksheet. Please find the completed worksheet attached.

Completed Worksheet

Dec 1 class - Intro to Molecular compounds

From notes, pages 48-50. Also complete page 4 from the following document. Download here.

It is very important for students to develop a strategy for naming mixed compounds . Remember, circle the first element - if it is a metal, you are dealing with an ionic compound. If it is a nonmetal, you are dealing with a molecular compound.

Chemistry unit notes

Please find the notes for the chemistry unit below. 

Notes

Evidence of a chemical Reaction has occurred.

Ecological succession

Watch the video for a summary of Primary and Secondary succession.

Complete the following worksheet on succession.

Case study activity on thursday Sept 18

Download PDF file here

Read the Case Study on the Zebra Mussel on page 42-44.

1.   The zebra mussel is not a native species to the Great Lakes and is considered to be an exotic or invasive species. What does this mean?

2.   How did this organism end up in the Great Lakes?

3.   Does the Zebra mussel have a niche now that it is a part of the Great Lakes ecosystem? Explain.

4.   Compare the article with the video we watched in class. How do they compare?

5.   Does the Zebra mussel offer any advantages to its new ecosystem? Explain. What are some of the disadvantages?

6.   In your opinion, do you think the invasiveness of the zebra mussel is a positive or negative? Support your answer.

Unit 1: Ecology Unit Notes

Here are the notes that will be used in class for this Unit. In addition , I will be posting videos that are used in class as well. Please you these resources for regular review and if there are questions or concerns, please come and see me.

Mr.Strickland

Unit 1 Notes Here