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Molecular Modeling Activity
Students explore the concept of molecular modeling and differentiate between saturated and unsaturated compounds. In small groups, they identify molecular formulas, complete a chart comparing alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes, and construct...
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Chemical Elements and Compounds Crossword
For this elements worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by figuring out the vocabulary words associated with the 25 clues given.
Creative Chemistry
Displacement Reaction of the Halogens
This publisher has put out some terrific laboratory activities for your aspiring chemists! This edition uses displacement reactions to develop a reactivity series for three halogens. Not only do they explore the reactivity of bromine,...
Mascil Project
Molecular Gastronomy - Science in the Kitchen
Some say cooking is an art—and a science! Scholars scope out the savory subject of molecular gastronomy with a series of related activities. The teacher's guide contains printable worksheets and helpful tips for implementing the lesson.
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Organic Chemistry I: Problem Set 17-alkenes
In this organic chemistry of alkenes worksheet, students name and write the chemical formulas for 12 alkenes and then complete 3 short answer questions about the saturation of alkene compounds.
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Bonding Basics Practice Page
In this chemistry instructional activity, students complete each of the bonds listed. They draw the Lewis structures for each atom and show the transfer of electrons and charge for each ion. Students also draw the Lewis structures for...
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Balancing Equations Online
In this balancing equations worksheet, students use an on line source to answer questions about balanced equations and they write balanced equations for various types of reactions. They balance equations using an on line game that allows...
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Fireworks
For this fireworks worksheet, students read about pyrotechnics and the chemical make-up of fireworks. They are given a chart of elements and the colors they emit. Students answer three critical thinking questions about fireworks and...
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Plastic Identification Lab
In this plastics worksheet, learners experiment with an unknown plastic and determine the polymer name and resin code by using a flow chart of various tests. They answer five questions after they collect their data.
Creative Chemistry
Physical and Chemical Trends in the Group 7 Elements
In this elements learning exercise, students complete a graphic organizer by comparing the elements' melting point, boiling point, density, and electronic configuration. Students determine the characteristics of Group 7 elements. This...
Royal Society of Chemistry
Organic Formulae 2
Is your chemistry class frustrated by the multitude of representations of organic molecules? Add some challenging puzzles to an otherwise ho-hum organic lesson and let the fun begin! The second of a two-part activity focused on basic...
Virginia Department of Education
Mystery Anions
Lost an electron? You should keep an ion them. Young chemists learn qualitative analysis in the second lesson of an 11-part chemistry series. After observing reactions of simple salts, the teacher provides pupils with unknown...
Cornell University
What Is Rust?
Why do metals rust differently? Scholars experiment with metal combinations in a hands-on activity. They create unique environments with different metals and compare the rate and amount of rust for each.
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WS 4.5 Percent Composition and Empirical Formula
In this compounds learning exercise, learners determine the empirical formulas and percent compositions of compounds given chemical formulas, mass of elements in compounds and percentages of elements in compounds.
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Identifying Reaction Types
For this reactions worksheet, students are given nine chemical reactions to identify as single replacement, double replacement, synthesis or decomposition reactions.
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Oxidation/Reduction Reactions
In this chemical reactions learning exercise, students review the oxidation number rules and then assign oxidation numbers to atoms in given compounds. Students identify the reducing agent and the oxidizing agent in reactions. Students...
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Auxin: Indole-3-Acetic Acid
Learners identify auxins from their structural formulas. They understand the process of refluxing in chemical synthesis. Students perform thin layer chromatography using silica gel plates to differentiate chemical substances.
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WS 10.12 Review
In this organic molecules worksheet, students draw molecules given their names, they draw line isomers for a given compound, they predict products of reactions, they write equations for hydration reactions and they write chemical equations.
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Mixed Review
In this chemistry worksheet, students solve chemical equations and define terminology using previous knowledge. There are 8 review questions.
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Hydrocarbons
This worksheet would provide a great assessment for teachers to test student knowledge. High schoolers are asked to complete 3 charts which characterize types of chemical bonds such as alkanes, alkenes, or alkynes. They must also...
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The Speed of Chemistry
In this rates of chemical reactions worksheet, students read about the various factors that influence the rate of chemical reactions such as surface area, concentration, temperature and catalysts. Students answer eight questions about...
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Identifying Types of Acids and Bases
In this acid and base learning exercise, students fill in a table that gives the molecular name or formula of a compound. They must determine what type of acid or base it is and what the symbol used in the chemical calculations will be.
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Mixed Review-Chemistry
In this chemistry review learning exercise, students answer a variety of questions about matter, elements, the kinetic theory, chemical and physical properties and the distillation process. They complete a concept map about matter.
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Organic Chemistry-Understanding Organic Reactions
In this organic reactions worksheet, students are given descriptions of the seven types of reaction of organic compounds. They then answer six questions about these reactions.