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Chemistry I (SCP) 522
Unit 3 Measurement
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GRADE: 11-12
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27.2 SCIENCE - PHYSICAL SCIENCE (II,III,IV)
What experimental methods can be utilized to determine density? How can density be used to determine other characteristics of matter such as % concentration of a solution.
Scientific notation
Significant figures
Rounding measurements and answers to calculations
Using and reading Vernier calipers
Density and density calculations
Calculating volume using geometric formulas
Determining volume by displacement
Calculating mean and standard deviation
The SI of measurement and conversions
Specific Gravity
Alloys
Proper and safe use of a buret--determining volume with a buret
Determining % concentration of a solution using density and evaporation techniques
Graphing and slope calculations
Solving problems by factor label (dimensional analysis)
Obtaining a required mass of a liquid by measuring the correct volume
Scientific research--determining the health effects of a specific candy ingredient and finding its chemical formula, LD50, and the reason it is added to the candy
Students will develop the ability to:
Put numbers into and out of scientific notation
Count the number of significant digits in any measurement
Round off answers to calculations to the proper number of significant digits using the rules for calculating with significant digits and the rules for rounding
Determine volume by measuring and calculating or by displacement of a liquid
Find information in the Merck Index and explaing the meaning of the LD50
Cite imformation correctly in a paper using the Harvard Method (Name, date)
Prepare a works cited list using Harvard Format for a research paper
Calculate density, mass or volume using the density formula
Convert correctly among SI units
Recognize that specific gravity is the density in SI and calculate specific gravity in any other measuring system
Determine the mean and standard deviation using TI calculators
Explain the significance of the standard deviation
Name common alloys and explain the term alloy
Use a graph to determine the concentration of a solution from its density
Determine the concentration of a solution by evaporating a portion of the solution and massing the residue
Graph data correctly and determine the slope of a best fit line with the correct label
Solve problems utilizing the factor label approach
Effectively use a buret
Calculate the volume needed to obtain a given volume of a specific liquid and obtain this volume using a buret
Practice putting numbers into and out of scientific notation
Practice counting the number of significant figures in measurements
Performing calculations and keeping the correct number of digits in the answer by rounding correctly
Opportunities in the lab to determine volume by measuring various geometric shapes and calculating and using liquid displacement
Practice solving for density, mass or volume using D = m/v
Chose a candy ingredient and research it. Determine its chemical composition, LD50 if given, its positive and negative health effects, and its reason for being in the candy
Become familiar with using the Merck Index
Prepare a short research paper with appropriate parenthcetical citations and a works cited list in Harvard format
Practice determining the mean and standard deviation for trials in experiments
Calculate specific gravity in non SI measuring systems
Perform a wide variety of SI conversions using exponential notation
Turn a pre-1983 copper penny into "gold" and develop an understanding of alloys
Experience the use of a characteristic property to determine the identity of a substance
Practice using and reading a buret
Prepare graphs which require drawing a best fit line
Practice calculating and labelling slopes
Realize that slopes of data in chemistry have a physical meaning
Determine the concentration of a solution by determining its density and using a graph
Also determine the concentration of a solution by evaporating a measured portion of the solution, massing the residue and calculating the % concentration.
Gain skill in solving problems by the factor label (dimensional analysis) method
Calculate and obtain the required volume of a given liquid to be delivered from a buret in order to obtain a desired mass of the liquid
lab reports
performance based grading of use of calipers, burets and graduated cylinders
performance based grading of graphing ability and slope calculations
quizzes
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