Pre-AP Chemistry
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Week 1: April 6-10
Learning Goal:
I can use the molarity formula, calculate dilution and read a solubility graph.
Estimated Time for The Week: 150 minutes
Learn & Practice:
Part 1: Molarity
- Click HERE and use the google slides presentation to complete lesson
- Watch and pause if necessary, rewind
- Practice with the given questions
- Connect with your teacher - email them if you have questions or just to share what you have learned
Part 2: Dilutions
- Click HERE and use the google slides presentation to complete lesson
- Watch and pause if necessary, rewind
- Practice with the given questions
- Do a fun activity - make the sweetest lemonade or sweet tea you can. Then dilute it to be very weak!
Part 3: Solutions
- Click HERE and use the google slides presentation to complete lesson.
- Watch and pause if necessary, rewind
- Practice with the given questions
Week 2: April 13-17
Learning Goal:
I can use molar ratios to solve a variety of problems in chemistry
Estimated Time for The Week: 30 minutes/day = 150 minutes total
Learn & Practice:
PART 1: Day 1 and 2 Using Stoichiometry to determine Empirical Formula
- Connect with at least one other classmate and complete the POGIL at the link below by recording the answers in your notebook and discussing them with your classmates 2 Empirical Formulas - S.pdf
- Watch the video to see an example of the problem Empirical Formula Video
- Practice your new skill with this worksheet Empirical Formula Practice
PART 2: Day 3 and 4
- Connect with one or more classmates and do the following POGIL by recording the answers in your notebook and discussing them with your classmates. 23 Mole Ratios-S.pdf
- Practice with this worksheet Stoichiometry - Practice Problems
PART 3: Day 5 Video Lab
- Open the following Document and then watch the video to obtain data for the lab. You may have to stop the video to record readings.
- Hydrate Lab
- Watch the Hydrate Lab Video
- Complete the calculation on the lab
Week 3: April 20-24
Learning Goals:
- Explain the concept of limiting reactant and determine the limiting reactant for a given set of conditions.
- Determine the percent yield of a reaction
Estimated Time for The Week: 150 minutes
Learn & Practice:
Part 1
- Watch the video Limiting Reactant - Limiting Reactant
- Go to this quizlet learn & practice the flashcards and then test
Part 2
- Open & “Make a Copy” of the Limiting Reactant Lab you can do at home.
- Perform the Lab and complete the analysis - Limiting Reactant Lab at Home
- Open & “Make a Copy” of the Limiting Reactant Lab Calculations and use the video link below complete the lab calculations
Part 3
- Watch Limiting Reactant Video of an example problem using grams instead of moles
- Open & “Make a Copy” of this Limiting Reactant Practice Worksheet to practice your new skill (the answers are on the second page of the document)
Part 4
- Watch the Percent Yield Video
- Open & using notebook paper, complete the % yield limiting reactant combination worksheet - Combination % yield and Limiting Reactant Problems
Part 5
- Open & “Make a Copy” of Haber Process Molecules
- If you have a printer, print the Haber process Molecules and follow the directions
- If you don’t have a printer, complete the activity using blank paper.
Week 4: April 27 - May 1
Learning Goals:
- Distinguish between acids and bases using observable properties.
- Differentiate between strong acids and weak acids and between strong bases and weak bases.
- Define acids and bases by applying both the Arrhenius and Brønsted-Lowry definition.
- Identify the acid, base, conjugate acid or conjugate base in a reaction.
- Write the neutralization reaction that occurs between an acid and a base.
- Identify the products of an acid reacting with a metal and an acid reacting with a carbonate.
- Define and recognize amphoterism.
Estimated Time for The Week: 150 minutes total
Learn & Practice:
- Engage:
- Lab Observation 1
- Phenomenon: Why do you think the lights have different degrees of brightness?
- Explore:
- Use this table to record additional observations in addition to those given in Lab Observation 1 as you cover this unit. This table also has your homework problems.
- Learn & Explain: Use the content below to learn some key information. Take notes as you learn:
- Elaborate: Use the resources below to go deeper and apply the learning to new levels.
- Do & Connect:
For a copy of the slide presentation - Acid and Bases Unit Presentation Homework Key
Week 5: May 4-8
Learning Goals:
- Interpret the pH scale using the ion-product constant of water, Kw.
- Given any one of the following calculate the others: a) [H+] or the concentration of a strong acid; b) [OH-] or the concentration of a strong base; c) pH or d) pOH.
- State the principles and use of indicators.
- Define titration.
- Given any three of the following four for a known reaction, calculate the fourth: a) volume of standard solution; b) molarity of standard solutions; c) volume of unknown solution; and d) molarity of unknown solution.
Estimated Time for The Week: 150 minutes total
Learn & Practice:
- Engage:
- Complete this Acid-Base pHet simulation focusing on the relationship of the particles shown with a strong acid/base and the pH.
- Explore:
- Spend 15-20 minutes investigating, observing, and researching, as much as your can about the investigation from #1.
- Learn & Explain: Use the content below to learn some key information. Take notes as you learn:
- Essential Vocabulary: Use this Quizlet to review with a couple of NEW terms.
- Watch this video: Lesson 3 - pH Calculations ; Guided Notes for Lesson 3
- Homework for Lesson 3 (You do not need to do ALL of these problems. Once you are consistent with getting the correct answer, you are done. As usual, ask your teacher questions during their established Google Meet times.)
- Watch this video: Lesson 4 - Titrations ; Guided Notes for Lesson 4
- Homework for Lesson 4
- Elaborate: Use the resources below to go deeper and apply the learning to new levels.
- Click here to go to the Virtual Titration Lab in Pivot Interactives to “Join A Class” using the following class key: c43b1b01 Complete the registration information (there is no charge and the information will be deleted on May 13.)
For a copy of the slides presentation Acid and Bases Unit Presentation
Week 6: May 11-13
Learning Goals:
- Describe the relationship between temperature, volume and pressure changes applied to gas particles.
- Calculate the missing variable for Boyle’s, Charles’ and Gay-Lussac’s Law.
- State the Kinetic Molecular Theory.
- Identify all the components of the Ideal Gas Law with proper units and be able to apply it to various scenarios..
- Define and apply Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures.
- Manipulate the Ideal Gas Law to solve for Molar Mass and Gas Density.
Estimated Time for The Week: 150 minutes total
Learn & Practice
Engage:
- Complete this Gas Properties Activity (pHet) focusing on the properties of gas particles at various conditions.
Explore:
- Spend 20-30 minutes investigating, observing, and playing with the pHet simulation on gas properties. pHet Gas Properties simulation
Learn & Explain: Use the content below to learn some key information. Take notes as you learn:
- Essential Vocabulary: Use this Quizlet to review with a couple of NEW terms and equations.
- Take notes over the following slides: Pre-AP Gas Unit
- Watch this video for reinforcement: Khan Academy Gas Laws
- Homework or practice: Gas Laws Worksheet
Elaborate: Use the resources below to go deeper and apply the learning to new levels.
- Click here to go to the Flinn At-Home Live Gas-Laws around the House Lab (recording). Worksheet for video.
For a copy of the slides presentation Pre-AP Gas Unit