TEST AND QUIZ DATES -
Safety Quiz - Friday, Sept. 6
Compounds Quiz - March, Sept. 16
Naming Compounds Quiz - Thursday, Sept. 19
NAMING COMPOUNDS REQUIZ - Tuesday, Sept. 24
Equations and Reactions Quiz - Friday, September 27
Chemistry Unit test - Tuesday, October 8
NOTES AND LESSONS - Word, Powerpoint and PDF files from in class notes
PRACTICE AND HOMEWORK - Check this page for notes posted for review before class or seatwork/homework assignments for those who lost the handouts provided in class.
ANSWERS TO WORKSHEETS - Check here for answers to the first set of worksheets. The last set of worksheets on acids and bases can be found HERE
REVIEW - The test matrix and a sample page of review questions are posted below. For a list of textbook review questions, see the google doc. "SNC 2D Chemistry Review Text Questions". Answers for these questions are posted at
PREZIS - Use these prezis to review the basics of atomic notation and chemical equations
PREZIS FROM CLASS
"Finding the Formula" A flowchart of what to look for when given the name of a chemical compound. You can copy and modify this with instructions
"Give the Name" is a flowchart of how to decide which system to use when given the formula of a compound. Be sure to add instructions for each type of compound to YOUR charts!
Important Documents
Unit Outline - "Chemistry Summary Student" outlines the flow of topics with links to where each is found in the textbook. Select "1 Chemistry Summary Student" from the attachments below
Unit Review - Some practice questions to help you prepare for the unit test and exam. Two different versions are available to provide plenty of review questions.
Unit Test Matrix - Provides a breakdown of the unit test and important topics and skills within the unit.
USEFUL WEBSITES
ANIMATIONS
This TED animation shows the difference between ionic and molecular compounds and how they form.
Check out the Simulation on testing pH at the University of Colorado's website
INTERACTIVE
Thanks to Mikyla who found this site for practicing equation balancing. You will need to install shockwave for it to work on your computer.
http://www.mpcfaculty.net/mark_bishop/balancing_equations_tutorial.htm
NAMING FORMULAS
This site guides you through the steps for determining what type of compound you have and determining its name - http://www.emsb.qc.ca/laurenhill/science/name.html
CHEMISTRY IN THE NEWS
Converting Atmospheric CO2 to useful Methane - Check out what researchers in California are doing with reversible reactions and catalysts