Mad Chemistry

Above is the diagram from thursday’s class on metal elements.  The diagram shows the metal atoms “afloat” in the “sea” of electrons.  B) how electricity is conducted easily through this “sea” of electrons, C) heat conductivity; and D) how this “sea” allows for ductility and malleability.

Hey all- for those researching the periodic table – check out this website:  its awesome!

http://www.ptable.com/

Don’t forget to tell me:

1. what elements are in your family (group)

2. What type of elements they are (metal/nonmetal/metalloid)

3. how reactive they are

4. any other cool facts

Syllabus for those in need:

• During this course we will be exploring God’s creation through the study of chemistry
• Rules of the Lab: RESPECT – it’s the only one
• Supplies Needed to be a Delightful dissector:
  • Pencil – this will be the only acceptable way to record your data
  • Paper – spiral bound 3 subject notebook
  • Your brain – this will be the most necessary tool
  • A hair tie – all long hair must always be kept away from experiments
• Grading Scale
  • A:  90 and above
  • B:  80-89
  • C:  70 – 79
  • D: 60-69
  • F: 59 and Below
• How I figure out your grade (and how you can do it too!)
• Tests: 40 %
• Quizzes:  20%
• Lab homework:  20%
• Projects: 10%
• Contacting Mrs. Denton:
  • For homework assignments: www.thedentonhome.com, then click on the “Chemistry” Link.
  • For Questions:
    • Email: nikidenton@gmail.com
    • Phone:  865 -980-5695
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Date	Lesson	Homework
8/13	Intro Scientific method and measurements	How many meters, kilometers, centimeters is your house from Thursday connection?
8/20	Matter and Mixtures	Bring in two different objects with the same density
8/27	Kinetic Theory and Phases	Put a balloon in the freezer, outside, in a warm water bath – what happens and why?
9/3	Chemical Changes	List 5 chemical changes in your everyday life.
9/10	Review and Quiz; Atomic structure	Research a family on the periodic table
9/17	Periodic Table	No homework
9/24	Chemical Bonds	Vocab flash cards
10/1	Covalent Bonds	Electron Dot Diagrams
10/.8	Ionic Bonds	What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?
10/22	Review and Quiz Metals	Bring in a metal object
10/29	Alkali and Alkali Earth Metals	Lab write up
11/5	Non Metals	Research modern uses of hydrogen
11/12	Hydrogen	define halogen and list the halogens
11/19	Halogen	draw the elcctron configuration for CL and explain why this helps us understand its behavior
12/3	Noble Gases	Study for Test
12/10	Review and Test