Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Chemical Formulas Keynote
How do I write Ionic and Covalent formulas? If you need to review the notes I flew through in class yesterday here is a link to a well written keynote file that will explain how.
Formula Writing

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Naming Acids A Layer
Here is a Lab I did not add to the list, but it looks like a good one for anyone who wants to try it.  B Layer 15 points.
Dissolved Salt on Boiling

compare 3 metals.doc

Choose any 3 metals and any 3 non-metals and list the following characteristics of those elements. Be prepared to discuss the properties of metals and non-metals concerning these properties.

See Supplemental Materials: Metals and non-metals Notes (half sheet) and book A Guide to The Elements

   1. Appearance
   2. Melting Point
   3. Boiling point
   4. Density
   5. Strength
   6. Malleability
   7. Ductility
   8. Heat Conductivity
   9. Electrical Conductivity
  10. Nature of oxides
  11. Reaction with water
  12. Reaction with Air (when heated)
  13. Reaction with hydrochloric acid