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American Chemical Society

Comparing the Amount of Acid in Different Solutions

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Upcoming chemists use chemical reactions to determine relative pH in two different acids. This is a terrific lesson for middle schoolers that can stand alone as a practice in precision and lab skills, or as part of the unit on chemical...
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Curated OER

Chemical Equilibrium

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
In this chemical reaction worksheet, young scholars define equilibrium, determine what affects the progress of a reaction, and compare and contrast entropy and enthalpy. This worksheet has 5 fill in the blank, 5 short answer, and 16...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Physical and Chemical Changes Crossword

For Students 8th - 12th
For this chemistry worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 15 clues about both physical and chemical changes. Each clue lists number of letters for correct word.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chemical Reactions Quiz Review Sheet

For Students 10th - 12th
For this chemical reactions worksheet, students balance an equation, determine the type of reaction, and write the net ionic equation. This worksheet has 5 problems to solve.
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Curated OER

Reaction Kinetics

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this chemical reactions worksheet, students determine the reaction rate for various reactions, write balanced equations, create graphs showing the reaction over time, and calculate the activation energy and potential energy. This...
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Curated OER

Playing With Polymers

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars explore the world of polymers. In this chemistry lesson, students make polymers and observe their properties. Follow-up questions and extension activities are included.
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Curated OER

Measuring Reaction Rates

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
In this chemical reaction worksheet, students determine the rate of consumption or rate of production for given reactions. This worksheet has 14 problems to solve.
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Curated OER

Demonstrate Your Chemistry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and evaluate chemical reaction demonstrations that are found on the web. they work in small groups to choose a demonstration that fits a particular category of reaction and then perform the demonstration for the class.
Organizer
Curated OER

Chemistry: pH and pOH Calculations

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this pH worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by determining the pH and pOH of given solutions and then deciding if its an acid or base. Students write equations for dissociation reactions. This worksheet has 1 graphic...
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Curated OER

Bhopal - Runaway Reaction

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and study the disaster of Bhopal to grasp the essential concept of controlling chemical reactions. They explain how the Bhopal disaster might have been prevented based upon their knowledge of factors affecting the rate...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Mystery Anions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Kinetics Practice 2-Key

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this kinetics worksheet, students solve seven problems related to chemical reactions and their rates. Students identify rate laws for mechanisms, they draw reaction diagrams, and they determine rate constants.
Interactive
Royal Society of Chemistry

Alkalis and Salts

For Students 6th - 12th
Gamification is an educational sensation! Young scientists build their acid-base vocabulary skills through a series of puzzles focused on bases and the salts they form. The challenging activity comes complete with a printable version and...
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Chymist

An Experiment in Alchemy: Copper to Silver to Gold

For Students 9th - 12th
Use chemistry to change pennies into gold coins! The experimental procedure leads learners through the process of changing copper pennies to silver and then to gold. They record the mass of each coin through every step of the experiment.
Unit Plan
Park City Historical Society & Museum

Mining and Milling: The Story of Park City

For Students 8th
Study the chemistry of mining! Through nine lessons in the unit, learners explore different concepts related to mining. Their study ranges from rock and mineral analysis to the environmental impact of dynamite and the chemical reaction...
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Curated OER

Revision Guide - Chemistry

For Students 9th - 12th
Don't you wish you had the time to type up a study guide for your chemistry class? With this resource, there is no need! A chart comparing the properties of metals and non-metals tops the handout, followed by notes on the reactivity...
Lab Resource
Pingry School

The Gelation of Guar Gum with Borax

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Some of kids' favorite toys are the products of science experiments. Scholars follow precise measurements to mix and create their own slime and Play-Doh. They observe the changing textures and the chemical reactions throughout the...
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Curated OER

Solution Chemistry Investigation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concepts related to solution chemistry. They calculate the molar mass of various chemical compounds. Then students predict the anion ratio for ionic compounds. Learners also write...
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Curated OER

Confectionary Bureau of Investigations: Case of the Cookie Mystery

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers perform tests on different chemicals to determine their chemical properties. In this forensic science instructional activity, students identify an unknown sample using its physical and chemical properties. They solve a...
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Curated OER

Blast Off

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In this physical science exploration, small groups place a piece of antacid tablet into a film canister and step back to time how long it takes for the top to pop. They repeat the activity, altering either the amount or temperature of...
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Curated OER

Physical vs. Chemical Change Lab

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students recognize both a physical and chemical change in different substances. They determine which particles actually changed into different substances, and explain if it represented a physical or a chemical change.
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Beyond Benign

Stoichiometry Challenge

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Have you been searching for environmentally friendly chemistry experiments to use in your high school laboratory? This stoichiometry experiment replaces a conventional aluminum to alum lab by using sodium carbonate and calcium...
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Curated OER

Combustion Reactions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students write a balanced chemical reaction. They articulate how burning fossil fuels increase the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. Students incorporate all the environmental risks involved as well.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Using Rocks and Ores Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemistry worksheet, high schoolers answer 15 short answer questions about rocks and ores. They explore write balanced chemical reactions from word equations given.