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CH30-SDS: : Student-Directed Study
CH30-SDS1: : Create and carry out a plan to explore one or more topics of personal interest relevant to Chemistry 30 in depth.
CH30-SDS1.f: : Share the results of student-directed research through a display, presentation, performance, demonstration, song, game, commercial, fine art representation, video or research paper.
Sight vs. Sound Reactions
Measure your reaction time by clicking your mouse as quickly as possible when visual or auditory stimuli are presented. The individual response times are recorded, as well as the mean and standard deviation for each test. A histogram of data shows overall trends in sight and sound response times. The type of test as well as the symbols and sounds used are chosen by the user.
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CH30-MS1: : Examine the role of valence electrons in the formation of chemical bonds.
CH30-MS1.a: : Trace the historical development of the model of the atom from Bohr to the modern quantum understanding, including the contributions of Einstein, Planck, Heisenberg and DeBroglie.
Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Shoot a stream of photons through a container of hydrogen gas. Observe how photons of certain energies are absorbed, causing the electron to move to different orbits. Build the spectrum of hydrogen based on photons that are absorbed and emitted.
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Fire photons to determine the spectrum of a gas. Observe how an absorbed photon changes the orbit of an electron and how a photon is emitted from an excited electron. Calculate the energies of absorbed and emitted photons based on energy level diagrams. The light energy produced by the laser can be modulated, and a lamp can be used to view the entire absorption spectrum at once.
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CH30-MS1.b: : Discuss the value of representing scientific understanding of the atom using various types of models, including molecular formula, structural formula, space-filling molecular model, ball-and-stick molecular model and Lewis structure.
Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Shoot a stream of photons through a container of hydrogen gas. Observe how photons of certain energies are absorbed, causing the electron to move to different orbits. Build the spectrum of hydrogen based on photons that are absorbed and emitted.
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Fire photons to determine the spectrum of a gas. Observe how an absorbed photon changes the orbit of an electron and how a photon is emitted from an excited electron. Calculate the energies of absorbed and emitted photons based on energy level diagrams. The light energy produced by the laser can be modulated, and a lamp can be used to view the entire absorption spectrum at once.
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Practice balancing chemical equations by changing the coefficients of reactants and products. As the equation is manipulated, the amount of each element is shown as individual atoms, histograms, or numerically. Molar masses of reactants and products can also be calculated and balanced to demonstrate conservation of mass.
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CH30-MS1.d: : Explain the relationship between the position of an element on the periodic table and its number of valence electrons with reference to the octet rule.
Covalent Bonds
Choose a substance, and then move electrons between atoms to form covalent bonds and build molecules. Observe the orbits of shared electrons in single, double, and triple covalent bonds. Compare the completed molecules to the corresponding Lewis diagrams.
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Create the electron configuration of any element by filling electron orbitals. Determine the relationship between electron configuration and atomic radius. Discover trends in atomic radii across periods and down families/groups of the periodic table.
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Simulate ionic bonds between a variety of metals and nonmetals. Select a metal and a nonmetal atom, and transfer electrons from one to the other. Observe the effect of gaining and losing electrons on charge, and rearrange the atoms to represent the molecular structure. Additional metal and nonmetal atoms can be added to the screen, and the resulting chemical formula can be displayed.
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CH30-MS1.e: : Explain the formation of ions and predict their charge in group 1 and 2 elements and non-metals, based on an understanding of valence electrons and the octet rule.
Ionic Bonds
Simulate ionic bonds between a variety of metals and nonmetals. Select a metal and a nonmetal atom, and transfer electrons from one to the other. Observe the effect of gaining and losing electrons on charge, and rearrange the atoms to represent the molecular structure. Additional metal and nonmetal atoms can be added to the screen, and the resulting chemical formula can be displayed.
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CH30-MS1.f: : Draw Lewis structures (electron dot structures) for group 1 and 2 elements and non-metals, and their ions, based on an understanding of valence electrons.
Covalent Bonds
Choose a substance, and then move electrons between atoms to form covalent bonds and build molecules. Observe the orbits of shared electrons in single, double, and triple covalent bonds. Compare the completed molecules to the corresponding Lewis diagrams.
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Simulate ionic bonds between a variety of metals and nonmetals. Select a metal and a nonmetal atom, and transfer electrons from one to the other. Observe the effect of gaining and losing electrons on charge, and rearrange the atoms to represent the molecular structure. Additional metal and nonmetal atoms can be added to the screen, and the resulting chemical formula can be displayed.
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CH30-MS1.g: : Discuss the role of valence electrons in the formation of covalent and ionic bonds, including the connection to metals and non-metals.
Covalent Bonds
Choose a substance, and then move electrons between atoms to form covalent bonds and build molecules. Observe the orbits of shared electrons in single, double, and triple covalent bonds. Compare the completed molecules to the corresponding Lewis diagrams.
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Simulate ionic bonds between a variety of metals and nonmetals. Select a metal and a nonmetal atom, and transfer electrons from one to the other. Observe the effect of gaining and losing electrons on charge, and rearrange the atoms to represent the molecular structure. Additional metal and nonmetal atoms can be added to the screen, and the resulting chemical formula can be displayed.
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CH30-MS1.h: : Predict the arrangement of atoms and draw Lewis structures (electron dot structures) to represent covalent- and ionic-bonded molecules.
Covalent Bonds
Choose a substance, and then move electrons between atoms to form covalent bonds and build molecules. Observe the orbits of shared electrons in single, double, and triple covalent bonds. Compare the completed molecules to the corresponding Lewis diagrams.
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Simulate ionic bonds between a variety of metals and nonmetals. Select a metal and a nonmetal atom, and transfer electrons from one to the other. Observe the effect of gaining and losing electrons on charge, and rearrange the atoms to represent the molecular structure. Additional metal and nonmetal atoms can be added to the screen, and the resulting chemical formula can be displayed.
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CH30-MS2: : Investigate how the properties of materials are dependent on their underlying intermolecular and intramolecular forces.
CH30-MS2.d: : Identify and describe some properties (e.g., melting point, solubility, thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, hardness, heat capacity, tensile strength, surface tension, reactivity with acids and bases, flammability, flame tests and odour) of ionic and molecular compounds, metals and network covalent substances.
Covalent Bonds
Choose a substance, and then move electrons between atoms to form covalent bonds and build molecules. Observe the orbits of shared electrons in single, double, and triple covalent bonds. Compare the completed molecules to the corresponding Lewis diagrams.
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Simulate ionic bonds between a variety of metals and nonmetals. Select a metal and a nonmetal atom, and transfer electrons from one to the other. Observe the effect of gaining and losing electrons on charge, and rearrange the atoms to represent the molecular structure. Additional metal and nonmetal atoms can be added to the screen, and the resulting chemical formula can be displayed.
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CH30-MS3: : Explore the nature and classification of organic compounds, and their uses in modern materials.
CH30-MS3.l: : Describe processes of polymerization and explain the significance of some natural and synthetic polymers.
Dehydration Synthesis
Build a glucose molecule, atom-by-atom, to learn about chemical bonds and the structure of glucose. Explore the processes of dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis in carbohydrate molecules.
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CH30-EQ1: : Consider, qualitatively and quantitatively, the characteristics and applications of equilibrium systems in chemical reactions.
CH30-EQ1.a: : Discuss why most chemical reactions do not proceed to completion.
Equilibrium and Concentration
Observe how reactants and products interact in reversible reactions. The initial amount of each substance can be manipulated, as well as the pressure on the chamber. The amounts, concentrations, and partial pressures of each reactant and product can be tracked over time as the reaction proceeds toward equilibrium.
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Observe how reactants and products interact in reversible reactions. The amounts of each substance can be manipulated, as well as the pressure on the chamber. This lesson focuses on partial pressures, Dalton's law, and Le Chatelier's principle.
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CH30-EQ1.b: : Discuss the criteria (e.g., closed system, constancy of properties and equal rates of forward and reverse reactions) that characterize an equilibrium system.
Equilibrium and Concentration
Observe how reactants and products interact in reversible reactions. The initial amount of each substance can be manipulated, as well as the pressure on the chamber. The amounts, concentrations, and partial pressures of each reactant and product can be tracked over time as the reaction proceeds toward equilibrium.
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Observe how reactants and products interact in reversible reactions. The amounts of each substance can be manipulated, as well as the pressure on the chamber. This lesson focuses on partial pressures, Dalton's law, and Le Chatelier's principle.
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CH30-EQ1.d: : Write the equilibrium constant [K sub (eq)] expression for a variety of chemical reactions.
Equilibrium and Concentration
Observe how reactants and products interact in reversible reactions. The initial amount of each substance can be manipulated, as well as the pressure on the chamber. The amounts, concentrations, and partial pressures of each reactant and product can be tracked over time as the reaction proceeds toward equilibrium.
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CH30-EQ1.e: : Recognize that equilibrium constant [K sub (eq)] values are dependent upon pressure (for gases only) and temperature but are independent of concentration and the presence of a catalyst.
Equilibrium and Concentration
Observe how reactants and products interact in reversible reactions. The initial amount of each substance can be manipulated, as well as the pressure on the chamber. The amounts, concentrations, and partial pressures of each reactant and product can be tracked over time as the reaction proceeds toward equilibrium.
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Observe how reactants and products interact in reversible reactions. The amounts of each substance can be manipulated, as well as the pressure on the chamber. This lesson focuses on partial pressures, Dalton's law, and Le Chatelier's principle.
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CH30-EQ1.f: : Explain why solid and liquid phases have no effect on the value of an equilibrium constant.
Equilibrium and Concentration
Observe how reactants and products interact in reversible reactions. The initial amount of each substance can be manipulated, as well as the pressure on the chamber. The amounts, concentrations, and partial pressures of each reactant and product can be tracked over time as the reaction proceeds toward equilibrium.
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CH30-EQ1.g: : Interpret K sub (eq) values to determine whether the concentration of products, reactants or neither is favoured once equilibrium has been reached.
Equilibrium and Concentration
Observe how reactants and products interact in reversible reactions. The initial amount of each substance can be manipulated, as well as the pressure on the chamber. The amounts, concentrations, and partial pressures of each reactant and product can be tracked over time as the reaction proceeds toward equilibrium.
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CH30-EQ1.h: : Perform calculations involving K sub (eq) and the equilibrium concentrations of reactants and products.
Equilibrium and Concentration
Observe how reactants and products interact in reversible reactions. The initial amount of each substance can be manipulated, as well as the pressure on the chamber. The amounts, concentrations, and partial pressures of each reactant and product can be tracked over time as the reaction proceeds toward equilibrium.
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CH30-EQ1.j: : Predict the shifts in equilibrium caused by changes in temperature, pressure, volume, concentration or the addition of a catalyst, using Le Chatelier’s principle.
Equilibrium and Concentration
Observe how reactants and products interact in reversible reactions. The initial amount of each substance can be manipulated, as well as the pressure on the chamber. The amounts, concentrations, and partial pressures of each reactant and product can be tracked over time as the reaction proceeds toward equilibrium.
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Observe how reactants and products interact in reversible reactions. The amounts of each substance can be manipulated, as well as the pressure on the chamber. This lesson focuses on partial pressures, Dalton's law, and Le Chatelier's principle.
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CH30-EQ1.k: : Construct a model or design an experiment that demonstrates the concepts of equilibrium and/or Le Chatelier’s principle.
Equilibrium and Concentration
Observe how reactants and products interact in reversible reactions. The initial amount of each substance can be manipulated, as well as the pressure on the chamber. The amounts, concentrations, and partial pressures of each reactant and product can be tracked over time as the reaction proceeds toward equilibrium.
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CH30-EQ2: : Analyze aqueous solution equilibria including solubility-product constants.
CH30-EQ2.c: : Predict the changes in solution equilibrium caused by changes in temperature, pressure, volume, concentration or the addition of a catalyst, using Le Chatelier’s principle.
Equilibrium and Concentration
Observe how reactants and products interact in reversible reactions. The initial amount of each substance can be manipulated, as well as the pressure on the chamber. The amounts, concentrations, and partial pressures of each reactant and product can be tracked over time as the reaction proceeds toward equilibrium.
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Observe how reactants and products interact in reversible reactions. The amounts of each substance can be manipulated, as well as the pressure on the chamber. This lesson focuses on partial pressures, Dalton's law, and Le Chatelier's principle.
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CH30-EQ3: : Observe and analyze phenomena related to acid-base reactions and equilibrium.
CH30-EQ3.c: : Identify conjugate acids and bases formed in acid-base reactions using Brønsted-Lowry theory, including substances which are amphiprotic (amphoteric).
Titration
Measure the quantity of a known solution needed to neutralize an acid or base of unknown concentration. Use this information to calculate the unknown concentration. A variety of indicators can be used to show the pH of the solution.
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CH30-EQ3.d: : Differentiate between strength (strong versus weak) and concentration (concentrated versus dilute) when referring to acids and bases.
Titration
Measure the quantity of a known solution needed to neutralize an acid or base of unknown concentration. Use this information to calculate the unknown concentration. A variety of indicators can be used to show the pH of the solution.
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CH30-EQ3.i: : Estimate the pH of solutions using acid-base indicator solutions and indicator papers.
Titration
Measure the quantity of a known solution needed to neutralize an acid or base of unknown concentration. Use this information to calculate the unknown concentration. A variety of indicators can be used to show the pH of the solution.
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CH30-EQ3.j: : Design and carry out an experiment to differentiate between weak and strong acids using indicators.
Titration
Measure the quantity of a known solution needed to neutralize an acid or base of unknown concentration. Use this information to calculate the unknown concentration. A variety of indicators can be used to show the pH of the solution.
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CH30-EQ3.k: : Perform acid-base titrations and relevant calculations for multiple ratios of [H+]/[H3O+] to [OH-], including those for reactions that either reach the endpoint/equivalence point or represent over-titration.
Titration
Measure the quantity of a known solution needed to neutralize an acid or base of unknown concentration. Use this information to calculate the unknown concentration. A variety of indicators can be used to show the pH of the solution.
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CH30-EQ3.l: : Interpret pH titration curves for various combinations and strengths of acids and bases, by identifying endpoints and choosing appropriate indicators.
Titration
Measure the quantity of a known solution needed to neutralize an acid or base of unknown concentration. Use this information to calculate the unknown concentration. A variety of indicators can be used to show the pH of the solution.
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Students assume the role of a scientist trying to solve a real world problem. They use scientific practices to collect and analyze data, and form and test a hypothesis as they solve the problems.
