Chemistry
Grade 11 General Chemistry 1
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Grade 11 General Chemistry 1
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MELC (Most Essential Learning Competency): Use properties of matter to identify substances and to separate them
Discussion of properties of matter
Properties of Matter. (2021, March 20). Chemistry LibreTexts. Retrieved from chem.libretexts.org/@go/page/21693
MELC: Recognize the formulas of common chemical substances
Types of chemical compounds and their formulas
Types of Chemical Compounds and their Formulas. (2020, August 25). Chemistry LibreTexts. Retrieved from chem.libretexts.org/@go/page/13786
MELC: Compare consumer products on the basis of their components for use, safety, quality and cost
Types of consumer products
Types of Products. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-marketing/chapter/types-of-products/
MELC: Describe various simple separation techniques such as distillation, chromatography
Analyzing the methods for separating mixtures
Methods for Separating Mixtures. (2021, March 9). Chemistry LibreTexts. Retrieved from chem.libretexts.org/@go/page/52538
MELC: Recognize common isotopes and their uses
Structures of common isotopes
How isotopes are used
Use of Isotopes. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-chemistry/chapter/use-of-isotopes/
Uses of Radioactive Isotopes. (2021, March 22). Chemistry LibreTexts. Retrieved from chem.libretexts.org/@go/page/68114
MELC: Represent compounds using chemical formulas, structural formulas and models
Formulas and models that can help visualize different compounds
Khan Academy. (2014, November 25). Empirical, molecular, and structural formulas | AP Chemistry | Khan Academy [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmjg7lq4m4o
MELC: Name compounds given their formula and write formula given the name of the compound
Discussion regarding naming compounds
Naming Compounds. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-chemistry/chapter/naming-compounds/
Different strategies in naming compounds
Melissa Maribel. (2017, September 25). Naming Ionic and Molecular Compounds | How to Pass Chemistry [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nijb6UMvZuE
MELC: Calculate the empirical formula from the percent composition of a compound
Defining empirical formula
Determining the steps of empirical formulas
Calculating Empirical Formulas for Compounds. (2021, February 10). Chemistry LibreTexts. Retrieved from chem.libretexts.org/@go/page/47494
MELC: Calculate molecular formula given molar mass
Calculating molecular formulas step by step using a sample question
Melissa Maribel. (2017, November 3). Calculating Molecular Formulas Step by Step | How to Pass Chemistry [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa3Id5hxmuY
MELC: Write and balanced chemical equations
Discussion on how to write and balance chemical equations
Rice University. (n.d.). 4.1 Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations [E-book]. In Chemistry. opentextbc.ca/chemistry/chapter/4-1-writing-and-balancing-chemical-equations/
MELC: Construct mole or mass ratios for a reaction in order to calculate the amount of reactant needed or amount of product formed in terms of moles or mass
Discussion regarding molar ratios
Learning how to calculate the amount of reactant needed or the amount that is produced
Reaction Stoichiometry. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-chemistry/chapter/reaction-stoichiometry/
MELC: Calculate percent yield and theoretical yield of the reaction
Understanding what is percent yield and theoretical yield
Theoretical Yield and Percent Yield. (2021, April 27). Chemistry LibreTexts. Retrieved from chem.libretexts.org/@go/page/53797
Solving sample questions for better understanding
Melissa Maribel. (2019, May 1). How to Calculate Percent Yield and Theoretical Yield The Best Way - TUTOR HOTLINE [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MebTIQNRU5g
MELC: Explain the concept of limiting reagent in a chemical reaction; identify the excess reagent(s)
Discussion on excess and limiting
Excess and Limiting Reagents. (2020, August 16). Chemistry LibreTexts. Retrieved from chem.libretexts.org/@go/page/31600
MELC: (LAB) Determine mass relationship in a chemical reaction
Discussion regarding mass relationships in chemical reactions
Stoichiometry: Mass Relationships in Chemical Reactions. (2019, July 14). Chemistry LibreTexts. Retrieved from chem.libretexts.org/@go/page/158422
Common examples of mass relationships in chemical equations
Mass Relationships in Chemical Equations. (n.d.). 2012 Book Archive. Retrieved from 2012books.lardbucket.org/books/principles-of-general-chemistry-v1.0/s07-04-mass-relationships-in-chemical.html
MELC: Define pressure and give the common units of pressure
Understanding how pressure is defined
Providing equations for better understanding
Don't Memorise. (2017, August 17). What is Pressure? | Physics | Don’t Memorise [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlLpKzPz84Q
MELC: Use the gas laws to determine pressure, volume, or temperature of a gas under certain conditions of change
Usage of visual aids to better understand how gas laws can be used to determine pressure, volume, or temperature
Rice University. (n.d.). 9.2 Relating Pressure, Volume, Amount, and Temperature: The Ideal Gas Law – Chemistry [E-book]. In Chemistry. opentextbc.ca/chemistry/chapter/9-2-relating-pressure-volume-amount-and-temperature-the-ideal-gas-law/
MELC: Use the ideal gas equation to calculate pressure, volume, temperature, or number of moles of a gas
Understanding the ideal gas law
Visual aids to help understand how pressure, volume, temperature, or number of moles of a gas changes
Rice University. (n.d.). 9.2 Relating Pressure, Volume, Amount, and Temperature: The Ideal Gas Law [E-book]. In Chemistry. opentextbc.ca/chemistry/chapter/9-2-relating-pressure-volume-amount-and-temperature-the-ideal-gas-law/
MELC: Use Dalton’s law of partial pressures to relate mole fraction and partial pressure of gases in a mixture
Explanation of Dalton’s law
Dalton’s Law (Law of Partial Pressures). (2020, August 16). Chemistry LibreTexts. Retrieved from chem.libretexts.org/@go/page/1518
How Dalton’s law is used to solve partial pressure problems
The Organic Chemistry Tutor. (2016, October 27). Dalton's Law of Partial Pressure Problems & Examples - Chemistry [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC1txxuEKhg
MELC: Apply the principles of stoichiometry to determine the amounts (volume, number of moles, or mass) of gaseous reactants and products
Sample questions regarding principles of stoichiometry
Gas Stoichiometry. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-chemistry/chapter/gas-stoichiometry/
A video lecture about converting grams of a gas to liters
Step by Step Science. (2013, March 17). Chemical Reactions (11 of 11) Stoichiometry: Grams to Liters of a Gas [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKY3J2gkt_E
MELC: Relate the rate of gas effusion with molar mass
Discussion regarding Graham's laws of diffusion and effusion
Graham’s Laws of Diffusion and Effusion. (2020, September 2). Chemistry LibreTexts. Retrieved from chem.libretexts.org/@go/page/41411
MELC: Use quantum numbers to describe an electron in an atom
Definition of quantum numbers
Quantum Numbers. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/introchem/chapter/quantum-numbers/
MELC: Determine the magnetic property of the atom based on its electronic configuration
Understanding the magnetic properties
Magnetic Properties. (2017, May 5). Chemistry LibreTexts. Retrieved from chem.libretexts.org/@go/page/615
Video lecture regarding paramagnetism of liquid oxygen
Bob Burk. (2007, January 30). Paramagnetism of Liquid Oxygen [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Isd9IEnR4bw
MELC: Draw an orbital diagram to represent the electronic configuration of atoms
Providing electron configuration and orbital diagrams
Pringle, K. (2021, April 27). Electron Configuration and Orbital Diagrams. Chemistry LibreTexts. Retrieved from chem.libretexts.org/@go/page/95474
MELC: Draw the Lewis structure of ions
Discussion on how to draw the Lewis structures of ionic compounds
The Organic Chemistry Tutor. (2020, June 25). How To Draw The Lewis Structures of Ionic Compounds [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhItoqhHoEE
MELC: Apply the octet rule in the formation of molecular covalent compounds
Understanding covalent bonds
Understanding the Octet rule
Covalent Bonds. (2020, August 16). Chemistry LibreTexts. Retrieved from chem.libretexts.org/@go/page/1984
MELC: Write the formula of molecular compounds formed by the nonmetallic elements of the representative block
Discussion regarding covalent compounds
Formulas and names
Covalent Compounds - Formulas and Names. (2020, October 1). Chemistry LibreTexts. Retrieved from chem.libretexts.org/@go/page/16128
MELC: Draw Lewis structure of molecular covalent compounds
Learning how to draw the Lewis structure of molecular covalent compounds
Answering sample questions regarding the Lewis structure
Introduction to Lewis Structures for Covalent Molecules. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/introchem/chapter/introduction-to-lewis-structures-for-covalent-molecules/
MELC: Describe the geometry of simple compounds
Discussion regarding molecular geometry
Understanding the table of geometries
Molecular Geometry. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-chemistry/chapter/molecular-geometry/
Visualizing molecular geometry
ketzbook. (2020, February 17). Molecular Geometry Made Easy: VSEPR Theory and How to Determine the Shape of a Molecule [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2XmaiEC0Vw
MELC: Determine the polarity of simple molecules
Discussion on how to determine polarity in a molecule
Crash Chemistry Academy. (2017, September 17). Polar Molecules Tutorial: How to determine polarity in a molecule [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=72CQe-_PJU4
MELC: Describe the different functional groups
Classifying functional groups
Visualizing functional groups
Functional Groups. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/introchem/chapter/functional-groups/
MELC: Describe structural isomerism; give examples
Understanding what are structural isomerism
Examples of structural isomerism
Clark, J. (2020, September 13). Structural Isomerism in Organic Molecules. Chemistry LibreTexts. Retrieved from chem.libretexts.org/@go/page/3650
MELC: Describe some simple reactions of organic compounds:combustion of organic fuels, addition, condensation, and saponification of fats
Discussion regarding simple reactions of organic compounds
Visual aids
Sample problems that may be helpful in understanding simple reactions
CK-12. (2015, January 9). Organic Reactions. CK-12 Foundation. Retrieved from www.ck12.org/book/ck-12-chemistry-intermediate/section/25.4/
MELC: Describe the formation and structure of polymers
Visualizing the basic polymer structure
Understanding the formation of polymers
Basic Polymer Structure | MATSE 81: Materials In Today’s World. (n.d.). John A. Dutton e-Education Institute. Retrieved from www.e-education.psu.edu/matse81/node/2210
A video lecture on polymers
CrashCourse. (2014, January 7). Polymers: Crash Course Chemistry #45 [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHxxLYzJ8Sw
MELC: Explain the properties of some polymers in terms of their structure
Discussion of properties of polymers
Visual aids of polymers
Properties of Polymers. (2020, July 10). Chemistry LibreTexts. Retrieved from chem.libretexts.org/@go/page/227607
MELC: Describe the structure of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates, and relate them to their function
Understanding biological molecules
Visual said regarding the different kinds of structures found in proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates
OpenStax. (2021, March 6). Biological Molecules. Biology LibreTexts. Retrieved from bio.libretexts.org/@go/page/6975
MELC: Describe the preparation of selected organic compounds
Usage of tables and visual aids to understand the preparation of selected organic compound
Organic Compounds and Structures: An Overview. (2020, August 25). Chemistry LibreTexts. Retrieved from chem.libretexts.org/@go/page/24379