Gas Laws Links

Boyle's Law

Charles' Law

Avogadro's Law

Pressure Unit Conversions

Ideal Gas Law

Kinetic Theory of Gases

Gas Laws Weekly Quiz

The Gas Laws quiz was not extremely difficult, but it wasn't super easy either. There were a few questions that stumped me because I did not fully understand the Kinetic Theory of energy, and the application questions were kinda hard to understand. The math questions were easy, as you basically had to just plug the numbers into the formula, and the graph questions were easy as well. I think I did okay on the quiz, and I know that I have to prepare a little bit better for the next assessment.

Charles Law

http://thescienceclassroom.org/chemistry-lessons/gases/the-gas-laws/

Charles Law lecture was a very short, simple lecture. It was similar to Boyle's law, so understanding the relationship of the values was easy to understand. In this law, pressure and moles are constant, leaving initial volume over initial temperature is equal to final volume over final temperature. Volume and temperature have a direct relationship, so if one increases, as does the other.

http://www.kentchemistry.com/links/GasLaws/charles.htm

Boyle's Law

http://thescienceclassroom.org/chemistry-lessons/gases/the-gas-laws/

Boyle's Law is a fairly easy one. It stems from the normal law of gases, keeping temperature and moles constant. In the calculations, all you have to do is set the initial pressure times initial volume to equal the final pressure times final volume. This is a really easy law because the calculations are all in one line, so the relationship is easily identifiable.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boyle%27s_law

Energy and Phase Changes Links

Phase Changes Basics

Intermolecular Forces

Intramolecular Forces

Critical Temperature and Pressure

Phase Change Video

Heating and Cooling Curves

Energy and Phase Changes Unit

http://g.web.umkc.edu/gounevt/Weblec212Silb/L3(12.3-12.4).pdf

http://www.kmacgill.com/lecture_notes/lecture_notes_14.htm

https://www.boundless.com/physics/textbooks/boundless-physics-textbook/temperature-and-kinetic-theory-12/phase-changes-106/phase-changes-and-energy-conservation-384-6949/

The energy and phase changes unit was a fairly simple one. As the unit was only one week long, we ran through the lessons and labs quickly, which was kind of difficult going through all of the information so fast. Although the information was pretty easy, it was difficult to memorize all of the information so fast, but it turned out okay. I prepared a lot for the test the night before, which was good for me, as I got a 95% on the test. Overall, this unit was a success, so I am happy.

http://www.mrzimmerman.org/New%20Folder/HW/STUDY%20GUIDE%20for%20Prop%20of%20Matter.htm

Biodiesel Links

Biodiesel Facts
Importance of Biodiesel
Example College Biodiesel Program
National Biodiesel Board
Biodiesel Facts and Myths
Biodiesel FAQs

Biodiesel Boat Races

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/jan/02/biodiesel-production-tanks/

The biodiesel boat races were a very fun project. Using the biodiesel that was made in class, we constructed putt putt boats to race down a track. The lightest, best boat would go the fastest, and the group that won got 15 extra credit points in class. My boat was made out of a milk carton, which was not very balanced, so my boat was not very fast. Oh well, I still had a good time making my boat.

http://www.puttputtboats.com/

Biodiesel Video

http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/technology/biofuels/biodiesel-fuel/

The Biodiesel Video project was very fun! My partner and I created a one minute video that was entered into a contest to win $1,000! Although I don't think that our video will win, it was very interesting to learn about the different aspects of Biodiesel and how it is an alternative fuel to petroleum products.

http://www.aa1car.com/blog/biodiesel.htm

Bonding Helpful Links

1. Bonding

2. Covalent Bonds

3. Bond Length

4. Bond Energy

5. Electron Dot Diagrams

6. Molecular Shape and Geometry

Pancake Party

For this unit, we decided to have a pancake party to celebrate our success on the test. We brought in all types of toppings, and Mrs. Frankenberg made pancakes for everybody. It was a super chill day and I needed it because I had a bunch of different types of tests and projects due that day, so it was a nice relaxing day in chemistry class.

http://www.ihop.com/menus/main-menu/pancakes

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pancake

Bonding Lecture in the Library

http://www.unwhiteboard.com/

In the library during this unit, we practiced the bonding of all types of structures, using the Have-Need-Share method. We used the cool white board tables to help us remember the different types of bond shapes and geometries, as well as helping us shorten the process. It was a very fun day!

http://thejohnfox.com/2015/10/what-libraries-shouldnt-be/

Helpful Links: Electronic Structure

1. Wavelength and Frequency Calculation

2. Wave Energy Calculation

3. Quantum Number Review

4. Electron Configuration

5. Periodic Trends Review

6. Electronic Structure Video

Spec. 20 Lab

http://biology.clc.uc.edu/fankhauser/labs/microbiology/growth_curve/Spectrophotometer.htm

In the Spec. 20 Lab, we used a spectrophotometer to determine each ions transmittance and incident of light. It was an extremely monotonous and time consuming lab. Every time we changed the wavelength on the machine, we had to reset it with a water test tube. It seemed almost pointless to do this lab, but we are going to use the information to analyze it on a graph. Hopefully that helps me understand the purpose behind the lab. After understanding the purpose of the lab, I'm sure I'll have a better understanding of the lab and unit.

Flame Test Lab

To complete the flame test lab, we had to put a variety of different elements over a Bunsen Burner in order to see what color they burned. By knowing what color they burned, we were able to understand the relative wavelength of energy that each element omits when it is heated up. Also, we had to calculate the amount of energy in joules that each element created by looking up the wavelength of the elements. We used the formulas that we learned in class in order to make our calculations, which will help me to study for the test.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/324962929341677639/

Third Lecture of Electronic Structure

The third lecture of this unit was easy as well. We learned about quantum numbers and how they are used in the determination of the element. It was easy to understand, as it is very simple and does not contain much hard woork. The quiz over this unit is tomorrow, and I'm feeling pretty good about it. All of the lessons individually were fairly easy, but putting them together may be tough. I need to study a lot tonight in order to ensure that I am prepared for the quiz, but I think I'll be fine.