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A Test-Tube Study of Redox Reactions
Six different redox reactions are set up in the lab by your chemistry class. Inquisitors methodically test each one and eventually order them according to oxidizing strength. This is a neat way to have the learners perform more than one...
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Metals and Non-metals
A half-page chart compares the properties of metals and nonmetals. Properties include appearance, melting and boiling point, density, strength, malleability, ductility, heat and electrical conductivity, and the nature of their oxides....
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Indicators
In this indicators learning exercise, students write equilibrium equations, determine the pH at the transition point of the indicator, and calculate the value of pKa. This learning exercise has 7 problems to solve.
University of Georgia
Antacid and Uncle Heartburn
Household materials can be used for more than cleaning! In this collaborative experiment, emerging chemists use products such as vinegar and liquid antacid to explore chemical reactions that commonly occur in the human body.
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2005 U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad - Local Section Exam
National Chemistry Olympiad tests are released after their use each year, since they cannot use them again for this event. The result: outstanding comprehensive assessment resources for general chemistry classes! This 2005 version covers...
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PICTURE PERFECT PYRAMID
Students create a model of the USDA's Food Pyramid Guide, using shoe boxes. They bring an assortment of shoe boxes from home. Students are given a copy of the "Food Guide Pyramid." They wrap boxes for the bread group in white, the...
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A Study in Paper Permanence
Twelfth graders compare the permanence of papers by testing pH, determining presence of alkaline reserve as well as fold endurance, and testing lignin content.
They indicate the strength by using a starch test as a comparison.
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The Science of Lance Armstrong
Live Strong! High schoolers will discuss some of the reasons behind Lance Armstrong's success in cycling and chart those reasons into four categories: Physiology, Psychology, Equipment, Training/Strategy. They will then choose one sport...
Nuffield Foundation
Investigating Osmosis in Chickens' Eggs
You might not be able to learn through osmosis, but you sure can observe it! Scholars observe and measure osmosis using chicken eggs. They control for multiple variables to determine which variables have an impact and how the impact...
Science Geek
Intermolecular Forces of Attraction
Chemists love London (dispersion forces)! Presentation begins with an explanation of intermolecular forces including hydrogen bonding, dipole-dipole attraction, and London dispersion forces. It also covers polarity and the relative...
Cornell University
Making a Battery
Don't be shocked when your class has a blast making their own batteries! Science scholars examine a dry cell battery, then design and construct a wet cell battery. The activity guides them through the parts of a battery, the variables...
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Electrochemistry
In this electrochemistry learning exercise, students are given details as to how to solve strengths of oxidizing and reducing agents, battery chemistry and a summary of cell construction and convention.
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Thermodynamic Equilibrium Constants
In this chemistry worksheet, young scholars examine the concept of thermodynamic equilibrium constants with intense detail. The application of the knowledge is practiced with problem solving.
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Muscles for Locomotion
In this muscles worksheet, students review the characteristics of the 3 types of muscles: smooth, skeletal, and cardiac. This worksheet has 7 matching and 4 short answer questions.
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Getting the Minerals Out
Young scholars explore the tissues of the bone. They discuss bone composition and physiology. Students perform experiments to compare and contrast the decalcifying properties of several liquids.