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Chemistry: Metals and Non-Metals

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students conduct an experiment to test the reactivity of metals and non-metals. In this chemistry lesson students test metals with different chemicals to observe the reaction. The results are used to categorize the metals.
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How is a REDOX Reaction Used to Power a Car?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore electrolysis and Redox reactions.  In this exploratory lesson students demonstrate an example of electrolysis and how it brings on a chemical change. 
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Stoichiometric Relationships

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this reactions worksheet, students learn how to solve stoichiometric problems based on the mole ratios of a balanced equation. Then students complete 7 problems.
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Word Equation Questions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemical equations worksheet, high schoolers are given 37 word equations and they complete each by filling in the product or reactant that is missing using words.
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Analyzing Oxidation-Reduction Reactions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this oxidation-reduction reactions worksheet, students read about reactions where elements gain and lose electrons. When elements gain electrons they are reduced and when the lose electrons the elements are oxidized. They are given...
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Organic Chemistry-Understanding Organic Reactions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this organic reactions worksheet, high schoolers are given descriptions of the seven types of reaction of organic compounds. They then answer six questions about these reactions.
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Neutralization Reactions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this neutralization reaction worksheet, students read about how neutralization reactions are double replacement reactions in water. They complete five questions about neutralization reactions including completing five reactions and...
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Endothermic and Exothermic Lab

For Students 9th - 12th
In this endothermic and exothermic reactions worksheet, high schoolers experiment with water and a salt of choice to determine if heat is absorbed or released in the reaction. Students take the temperature of their solution over a 2...
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IPC Chemistry Review

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemistry review worksheet, students classify and name compounds, calculate atomic mass, draw Lewis Dot Diagrams, and determine number of protons for atoms. This worksheet has 37 fill in the blank, 38 matching, and 3 short answer...
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Final Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
Students will review a semesters worth of material on this final chemistry review. Information ranges from naming isotopes to pH and molarity.
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Unit Conversion in Chemistry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Hopefully by the time high schoolers are enrolled in your chemistry class, they are skilled with unit conversion. It does not hurt, however, to take an hour early in the school year to review this vital skill. This plan simply provides a...
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Chemical Equilibrium

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this chemical equilibrium learning exercise, students review hydration, dissociation, and colligative properties. Students also review Le Chatelier's principle. This learning exercise has 15 short answer questions and 12 problems to...
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Physical and Chemical Changes

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders distinguish between physical and chemical change. For this chemistry lesson, 8th graders observe a series of demonstrations showing physical and chemical changes. They identify the signs that a chemical reaction took place.
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Chemistry

For Students 9th - 11th
In this chemistry instructional activity, students classify each chemical compound as a ketone, amine, aldehyde, or ether. Students also write a condensed formula and classification for the given organic products.
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Acid, Base, or Salt?

For Students 9th - 12th
In this acids and bases worksheet, students read about the differences between acids and bases and then complete a table comparing the characteristics of both. Then students determine if the given statements describe an acid, base, or...
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Titration

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this titration worksheet, students calculate the pH of a solution at different points during a chemical reaction. Students write a balanced net ionic equation for the major equilibrium reaction. This worksheet has 3 problems to solve.
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Synthesis and Characterization of CdSe Quantum Dots

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Does the size of a sample change the physical properties of that substance? It turns out it can! Young scientists combine physics and chemistry to synthesize CdSe quantum dots and record their color properties. Learners should...
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Activity #3 Are Particles "Real?"

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students verbalize a simple particle theory, They apply their particle theory to explain what happens during chemical reactions and how this theory supports the law of conservation of matter. Pupils comprehend that the atomic theory,...
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Curds and Whey

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this chemical reaction worksheet, students investigate the reaction that makes curds and whey. They mix milk and vinegar and run it through cheesecloth to collect the solid. Students make observations, read about curds and whey, and...
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AP Chemistry: Acid-Base Worksheet

For Students 10th - 12th
In this acid-base worksheet, students solve multiple problems related to reactions of acids and bases. They determine pH of solutions, they find conjugate acids and bases, they calculate concentrations of acids and bases and they write...
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Chemical Calculations and Chemical Formulas

For Students 11th - 12th
In this stoichiometry worksheet, students calculate molar masses, empirical and molecular formulas to solve 105 problems and short answer questions.
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Balancing Equations and Identifying Reaction Types

For Students 9th - 12th
In this balancing equations worksheet, students balance twelve equations by placing the proper coefficients in front of reactants and products and they identify the type of reaction each equation represents.
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Classifying Chemicals

For Students 9th - 12th
In this acids and bases worksheet, students identify the strengths of acids and  bases and indicate the concentration of hydronium and hydroxide ions. They determine if given chemical formulas are acids or bases, they find...
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Properties and Perfectly Polymeric Sodas

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners examine physical and chemical properties of plastics, interfaces of plastics, and forms of plastics. In three lab activities, students discover the two characteristic responses of plastics to heating, thermoplastic or...