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Period 5
Period 7
-------Handouts, TI Programs, & Miscellany--------
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Course Expectations
Academic Integrity
Introduction to the Laboratory
Lab reports: the good, the bad, and the ugly
On-Line Quiz "How-to" (Dr. Dartt)
Student Periodic Table and other good stuff
Naming compounds/Writing formulas
Chemistry Formatter for Word and Excel
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Making Sense out of Chemical Reactions
Reaction practice#1
Reaction practice#1 answers
Reaction practice#2
Reaction practice#2 answers
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Atomic models videos (PassKey)
Free on-line graph paper
More free on-line graph paper
Even more free on-line graph paper!
Atomic Theory Summary
Atomic Orbitals and Electron Configuration
Electron Configuration and Periodic Properties
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Using the TI-83/84 and CBL in the Lab
TI-Connect Software download
Honors Chemistry Calculator Programs
Instructions for Graphing with Excel
Instructions for Graphing with the TI-83/84
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Summary of crystalline solids
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Catalysis video (PassKey)
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Equilibrium concept video (PassKey)
LeChatelier's Principle video (PassKey)
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"The Half-Life of an Isotope" Calculator Program
Island of Stability video (PassKey)
Atoms for Peace video (PassKey)
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------------------------------Unit 13------------------------------
Electrochemical Cells video (PassKey)
SRP Table (print version)
---------------------Homework Solutions--------------------
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Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Unit 5
Unit 6
Unit 7
Unit 8
Unit 9
Unit 10
Unit 11
Unit 12
Unit 13
--------------------------Study Guides--------------------------
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Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Unit 5
Unit 6
Unit 7
Unit 8
Unit 9
Unit 10
Unit 11
Unit 12
Unit 13
----------------------Practice Problems-----------------------
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Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Unit 5
Unit 6
Unit 7
Unit 8
Unit 9
Unit 10
Unit 11
Unit 12
Unit 13
--------------------------Sample Tests--------------------------
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Unit 5
Unit 6
Unit 7
Lab Final Information
Sample Semester Exam
Answers to above
Unit 8
Unit 9
Unit 10
Unit 11
Unit 12
Unit 13
Lab Final Information (w/answers)
Final Exam Review (w/answers)
Lecture Transcriptions
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nomenclature and writing formulas
mole concept
% composition and empirical formulas
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writing reactions
post-lab on Precipitation Reactions
post-lab on Reactions of Acids
post-lab on Redox Reactions
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Stoichiometry
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Early atomic theory
The beginnings of Quantum Theory: the Bohr model
After Bohr: the Schrödinger atom
Atomic orbitals
Electron configurations
The structure of the Periodic Table and trends in properties
post-lab on Periodic Properties
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The basics of ionic/covalent bonding and Lewis structures
Bond energy and enthalpy changes
Hess’s Law
Entropy
Free energy
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-------------Chime plugin used extensively in this section!-------------
I want Chime!!!!! (PassKey)
Lewis structures; incomplete and expanded octets
Geometry based on pair repulsion (VSEPR)
Hybridization
Dipoles and weak forces
Energy in Phase changes; Solids and liquids
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The nature of gases; Phase diagrams
Gas Stoichiometry; Ideal vs. real gas behavior
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The Nature of Solutions; concentration units
post lab on Process of Solution
Colligative properties
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Collision theory
Lecture Lab: Factors Affecting Rates of Reactions
Rate laws and Mechanisms
Activation energy and catalysts
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The equilibrium concept; writing Kc
Lecture Lab: Factors Affecting Equilibrium
Kc vs. Qc; Kc and Free Energy
Solving equilibrium problems
Ksp as a concept: Ksp vs. solubility
Common ion effect
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Nuclear stability and energy changes
Radioactivity
Decay rates
Fission
Transmutation and fusion
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Acid/base models
Kw and pH
Weak acids and bases; Ka and Kb
post lab on Hydrolysis of Salts
post lab on Common Ion Effect and Buffer Solutions
Solving buffer problems
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Review of redox terms and oxidation numbers
post lab on Galvanic cells
Galvanic cells, E and spontaneity
post lab on Corrosion of Iron
post lab on Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions; Electrolytic cells
Faraday's Law
Lab Experiments
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----------------------------------------Unit 1----------------------------------------
What are Compounds Like?
Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc Iodide
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Precipitation Reactions
Reactions of Acids
Redox Reactions
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The Carbonate Project
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Emission Spectra
Investigating Periodic Properties
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Bond Breaking and the Heat of Reaction
Determination of the Heat of Formation for Magnesium Oxide
An Entropy-driven reaction
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Gas Chromatography and Intermolecular Forces
Separation of Plant Pigments by Paper Chromatography
Classifying Solids
Vapor Pressure and Structure
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The Physical Behavior of Gases
Chemical Behavior of Common Gases
Gas Stoichiometry: Revisiting the Carbonate Project
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The Dreaded Nine Bottle Problem
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The Process of Solution
Solution Concentration and Absorbance
Molar Mass Determination by Freezing Point Depression
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Factors Affecting Rates of Reactions
The Rate of Iodination of 2-propanone
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Factors Affecting Equilibrium
Colorimetric Determination of Kc
The Thermodynamics of Solubility Equilibrium
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The Half-life of an Isotope
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A Closer Look at Acid/Base Neutralization Reactions
Weak Acids and Ka
Hydrolysis of Salts
The Common Ion Effect and Buffer Solutions
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Galvanic Cells
The Corrosion of Iron
Electrolysis of Solutions
Electroplating
Electrochemical Production of Hydrogen Gas and Copper(II)
Pre-labs
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What are Compounds Like?
Reactions of Acids
Redox Reactions
The Carbonate Project, parts 1 & 2
Investigating Periodic Properties
Determination of the Heat of Formation for Magnesium Oxide
Gas Chromatography and Intermolecular Forces
Separation of Plant Pigments by Paper Chromatography
Vapor Pressure and Structure
Chemical Behavior of Common Gases
Gas Stoichiometry: Revisiting the Carbonate Project
The Process of Solution
Solution Concentration and Absorbance
The Thermodynamics of Solubility Equilibrium
A Closer Look at Acid/Base Neutralization Reactions
Hydrolysis of Salts
The Common Ion Effect and Buffer Solutions
Galvanic Cells
The Corrosion of Iron
Electrolysis of Solutions
Electrochemical Production of Hydrogen Gas and Copper(II)