Texas State Energy Conservation Office
Investigation: Chemical Models
Science teams make models of four different hydrocarbon compounds that we commonly use for fuel. Then they demonstrate chemical reactions that result when energy is produced. This can be used as an enrichment when your class is studying...
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2000 U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad Local Section Exam
This 60-question comprehensive exam was designed to determine who would go on to compete in the 2000 US National Chemistry Olympiad. Hopefuls answer multiple choice questions regarding all chemistry topics taught in the first year...
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Review of Ionic and Covalent Compounds and Transitioning from Ionic to Covalent Compounds
Here is a unique assigment: compare and contrast ionic and covalent compounds in an extensive data table and then analyze Lewis dot structures in antoher. Three columns are to befilled in: "characteristic or feature," "applies to ionic...
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Regents High School Examination PHYSICAL SETTING CHEMISTRY 2007
The University of the State of New York has designed a series of exams to be given to high schoolers. This chemistry exam is one of the most comprehensive and well-written that you will ever find. It consists of 84 questions in a variety...
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Carbon Bonds in Chemistry
Venture into the world of macromolecules with three exciting, distinct laboratory activities. Young chemists examine the forms of carbon and discover how they are associated with atomic arrangement, construct models of carbon-containing...
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Revision Guide - Chemistry
Don't you wish you had the time to type up a study guide for your chemistry class? With this resource, there is no need! A chart comparing the properties of metals and non-metals tops the handout, followed by notes on the reactivity...
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Chemistry 116 Exam 1, Spring 2009
This five-page exam was designed for a biochemistry and organic chemistry course. It covers the molecular geometry and properties of organic comounds. Test takers identify compounds, functional groups, and isomers. They draw Lewis...
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Chapter 6 - Bonds
Although there are only 16 questions here, this chemistry handout makes a terrific unit assessment. It queries youngsters on the properties of ionic and covalent compounds, relates bond length tho stability and enrgy, compares polar and...
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Hydrocarbons
Making models is always memorable. In this activity, physical science starters examine the structure of hydrocarbons using marshmallows, raisins, and toothpicks. They even act as atoms themselves and link arms to represent covalent...
Carnegie Mellon University
Natural Gas and Pennsylvania’s Future
Beginning with a general discussion about natural gas, methane, and hydrocarbons, a few videos and diagrams are projected to support the lecture. Individuals participate in a brief activity by drinking juice through a straw, and then...
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Elements Of Chemistry: When Carbon Combines
Students create a polymer using Borax and Elmer's Glue. In this chemistry lesson, students identify monomers made of hydrocarbons and then brainstorm a list of polymers and their uses.
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Changes in Ecosystems
In this changes in ecosystems activity, students complete 21 various types of questions related to ecosystem. First, they determine whether each statement is true or false based on vocabulary. Then, students determine whether natural...
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Calibrate Peer ReviewTM: Petroleum Geology of the Persian Gulf Region
Students explore the origin and distribution of oil and gas in a region of global significance, the Middle East including the geologic history and the socio-political and environmental issues associated with hydrocarbon exploration and...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Polarization
A series of pages that explain polarization, polarized light and its effects, polarized filters, and sunglasses. Interactive Java applets.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Polarization
An incredible series of illustrated pages that explain polarization, polarized light and its effects, and polarized filters and sunglasses. Features interactive Java applets.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Physics & Chemistry: Hydrocarbon
Explains what hydrocarbons are, the different types, and their molecular configurations. (Published: October 19, 2006)
Other
Environmental Atlas Berlin/traffic Hydrocarbons
Graphics and text in English for airborne hydrocarbons.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Carbon Chemistry: An Introduction
A nice introduction to why carbon is the key to organic chemistry. Explains the role of valence electrons in the bonding of carbon and gives lots of "stick figures" models of simple hydrocarbons.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Fossil Fuel Formation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How fossil fuels are created.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Carbon Bonding
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The abundance of carbon and how it forms bonds.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Chemistry of Burning
In this activity, students use pipe cleaners and foam balls to build a model of a hydrocarbon molecule. They then modify it to demonstrate the chemical reaction that happens when the hydrocarbon is burned.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Crude Oil, Hydrocarbons and Alkanes
This lesson focuses on alkanes which are saturated hydrocarbons including the general formula, properties, examples, and structures. It also provides links to a video and a test.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Organic Compounds
The alkanes, alkenes, alcohols and carboxylic acids are four different homologous series of organic compounds. Their different chemical properties are due to their characteristic functional groups. This lesson focuses on Alkanes...
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Methane
Brief article explores methane, a flammable gas found in the Earth's atmosphere.