Thursday, November 7, 2013


  • First, we went over the Solution Stoich Worksheets.
    • The key can be found in the Unit 4 Folder under Keys.






  • Next, we got back our "Concentration and Molarity PhET-Chemistry Labs," and went over it.
    • The key can be found in the Unit 4 Folder under Keys.


  • Next we had a visit from our good friend The Fire Alarm, which took up some of our class time.





  • Today's homework were two worksheets called Molarity Thinking Problems. 
    • These can be found under the Unit 4 Folder under Handouts.

  • Extra Information
    • Our Unit 4 Test is NEXT TUESDAY!!!


  • The Next Scribe is Grace Moran



Wednesday, November 6, 2013

11/6/2013

First, we had to turn in our Concentration and Molarity PhET Simulation Packets.
We received three sheets, each titled Solution Stoich, which we taped into our journals. These sheets should be available in Moodle under Unit 4 handouts.
We then began to take notes on solution stoichiometry, which should be available on Moodle under Unit 4 notes.

The homework was the three sheets we received earlier.

Next scribe is Danny S.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

1) We started off the day by checking in the molarity packet and worksheets with Mrs. Friedmann.  
2) Later we checked the homework and asked questions. The key is posted on Moodle.

Class Notes:
Big Ideas About Molarity:
(Also posted on Moodle)
1) Molarity is MOLES solute and LITERS solution. (Not liters water)
2) If you are given grams solute then convert to moles.  If you are given mL solution then convert to liters
3) What if you are given GRAMS of solution? How do you convert to volume of solution? You would need density of solution.
Example:
g solution x mL solution/ g solution x 1 L solution/ 1000mL solution = L solution!
4) You should know how to mix up a solution of a particular molarity, at a specific volume.

How to Mix a Solution:
(Also posted on Moodle)
Suppose you work in a chemistry lab. Your boss tells you to make 0.50 liters of a 0.75 M solution of sodium chloride. How would you do it?
Calculations:
0.75 mols NaCl/ 1 L solution x 0.50 L solution = 0.38 mols NaCl needed
Procedure:
1) Measure 22g of NaCl, using a balance.
2) Put the NaCl into a 500 mL volumetric flask with less than 500mL water in it.
3) Swirl until all the NaCl is completely dissolved.
4) Fill the volumetric flask to the 500mL mark.

The next blogger is Andrew S.

Monday, November 4, 2013

Class Blog 11/4/13

Before Class:
1. First, our homework (Solubility Curve Practice Problems Worksheet) was checked in for points.
2. Next, we picked up three handouts. One was a packet titled “Molarity: How can the concentration of a solution be expressed quantitatively?” (can be found here), and a two part worksheet simply titled “Molarity” (can be found here)

During Class:
1. We started class by reviewing each question on the Web Assign which was due Sunday night at 11:59 PM. The Web Assign didn’t show us whether or not we got the answer wrong, so don’t freak out!
-Some main ideas to pull from the Web Assign: whenever a compound is insoluble, it will create a precipitate. The inverse is also true; if a compound is soluble, then a precipitate will not form.
-Our textbook has very helpful examples regarding the Web Assign questions.
-Also remember that it is more important to learn the big idea of a lesson even if it means losing a couple points here and there. Don’t get hung up by one bad grade!
2. Next we reviewed our homework that was due today (Solubility Curve Wksht)
-Answer key can be found here.
3. After this, we worked with partner on the Molarity packet up to the first stop sign.
-We ended class by going over the answers quickly

Homework:
1) Worksheets (2):  Molarity
-Due tomorrow in class

2) WebAssign 10.2 - Solubility.  Due tomorrow night by 11:59 pm.

3) Finish the Molarity Packet, and check against the key on Moodle.
-Due tomorrow in class
Next Scribe: Bobby R

Friday, November 1, 2013

Class Blog - November 1st, 2013

On the worksheet that was assigned for homework, you must write the net ionic equation as well as the molecular (completely balanced) equation

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solubility_table
(After a 10 minute discussion, we also successfully established that Wikipedia can be trusted mostly...) 

For a reaction to happen, one of the ions must be insoluble. 

  • For the molecular equation, don't add charges.
  • For the net ionic equation, add charges. 
  • For the complete ionic equation, add charges.
-If you need help with the difference between net ionic equations and complete ionic equations, this site may help:
http://www.occc.edu/kmbailey/chem1115tutorials/Net_Ionic_Eqns.htm

We also discussed the solubility rules (which can be found on Solubility of Common Compounds homework worksheet. 

Sodium oxide reacts violently to form sodium hydroxide. This means that sodium oxide is not soluble. Potassium oxide also reacts to form potassium oxide.

We also got a graph of the solubility of sodium acetate. 

The process of making it soluble is very precarious because it must be a certain temperature and a certain saturation so that it will have enough water molecules to make it soluble.  

Next we went to the Solubility Curve Practice Problems worksheet (which we received before today). We noticed that
  • The lines that were solid went up.
  • The lines that were gases went down. 

HW:

-Solubility Curve Practice Problem Sheets

NEXT SCRIBE: Frankie Sulejmani

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Class Blog October 31, 2013


What we did in class:

-Went over Double Replacement Reactions and Solubility Lab

-Were scared by a dog and a character from Star Wars

    • Correct Way to write a molecular reaction 
    •  Fe(NO3)3 (aq) + NaOH (aq) --> NaNO3 (aq) + Fe(OH)3 (s)                            
                                                                           soluble!

3.Sulfate anion Chloride anion Iodide anion   
               -Chloride and Iodine are both Halides

   React with all EXCEPT with silver

4. Carbonate, Hydroxides, Phosphates

Alkali metals tend to be very soluble

5. Soluble because it is a Halide and is expected to act like other halides, which tend to be very soluble.

                       GENERAL RULES OF SOLUBILITY 

Ionic CompoundsSoluble or InsolubleExceptions
CarbonatesInsolubleAlkali cations
HalidesSoluble Silver
HydroxidesInsolubleAlkali cations
NitratesSolublenone
PhosphatesInsolubleAlkali cations
SulfatesSolubleBarium
Alkali Metal SaltsSolublenone
Ammonium SaltsSolublenone


HW: #1-5 on Solubility of Common Compounds worksheet (handed out on Monday). Due tomorrow.

        Web-assign due Sunday night 11:59 P.M.



The next scribe is Harish Rajan

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Class Blog October 30th, 2013

What we did in class

  1. Went over answer key for worksheet ChemThink LabsSim Questions - Precipitates (Look at key in the moodle units 4 key f
  2. Mrs. F showed us different examples of equations: 
    • We will use molecular and net ionic equation the most in this class
  3. Aqueous means it is a solution that contains water
  4. We talked about good blogging ideas:  
    • Lets step up our game period 4, and beat period 5 in blogging! (Don't worry, it's not like Mrs. Friedmann is comparing us to them or anything..)
    • Your name should be labeled "Q2Kate M.". Q2 for quarter two and then your name with last initial.  
    • Also, make sure you check the blog every day. The blogger will make sure it is posted by at latest 10pm that night.  Everyone needs to try to comment every night between 10-10:30pm saying something you like, don't like, or something you are confused on. 
  5. We performed the Double Replacement Reactions and Solubility Lab  in the last 15min of class. There is no lab write up for this but, there are questions that need to be answered by tomorrow for homework. Read the lab directions and look at results below. NR=no reaction PPT=precipitation reaction.
  6. Homework for tonight: 
    • Complete Post Lab Questions #1-6. Due tomorrow.
    • Post lab question #1 changes: "write the name and formula with possibilities for the solid product" 
    • Post lab question #2 changes: choose 8 and write the balanced molecular equation ONLY
Next Scribe: Nicole Antony