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Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Lab | Skills Test

  • Understand class policies and requirements.
  • Know how to be successful in chemistry class.
  • Name the basic lab equipment and its use.
  • Understand the NFPA labeling system.
  • Read Material Safety Data Sheets.
  • Know what chemistry is and its place in science.


Take this Chemistry Pre Test.link to a local webpage The test serves two purposes. First - it gives an indication of how much you already know about chemistry. Second - a comparison with the post test at the end of the year will show how your understanding of chemistry has improved.

This guy could be called a Lab Rat.

Introduction to Chemistry Class

Science can be defined as a never ending search for truth. Truth is based on a set of facts and our understanding of those facts. A good scientist must be ready to accept new facts as they are discovered and modify what is "true" in light of these facts. Science is science, no matter what general topic is involved. Science in school is usually taught in classes that are limited to a general area of interest, but the methods of sciencelink to a local webpage are a part of our daily lives.

All students of science should have an understanding of the basic science history timeline.link to a local webpage

Chemistry, the study of the structure and properties of matter, is generally the third year science class at Springtown High School. One goal of this class is to prepare you for your first college chemistry class. We will spend a whole semester covering the same information that will be covered before your first test in a college chemistry class.

Two chemistry professors have webpages that I find particularly useful. Dr. John I. Gelder link to an Internet Websiteand Dr. Mark G. Rockley. link to an Internet WebsiteYour time would be well spent viewing both of these to get a better idea of what's ahead of you when you graduate from here.

As you know, the SHS science curriculum is divided into daily assignments, Labs and tests. You should consider the daily work as a equally important as the others. The class textbook is a valuable study resource. Very few specific reading assignments will be given, but "A" students should have read the book by the end of the year. Students are expected to work at a pace that stretches their abilities. If you have trouble with something, be sure to ask for help before you get behind. Here is an explanation of the class grading system.link to a local webpage

Lab Reports:

Keeping records in an organized fashion is important in science, as well as most other "real world" situations. When scientists make important discoveries, their work and experiments must be able to be reproduced by others. The only way to do this is by following the original records of the work. To gain experience in record-keeping, and to demonstrate improvement through the course of the class, each chemistry student is required to write detailed lab reports. These are critical to the course and must be carefully written.

Don't forget to use the Lab Key each week. These Keys are more important in chemistry than any other class. To be successful in chemistry lab, you must use the Lab Keys to plan what you will do in the lab before you come to class on lab day. link to a local webpage with useful information

Assignment 011:
Scoring criterialink to a local webpage

  • Use the Springtown Science Goals Pagelink to a local webpage to answer the following questions.

    1. What is critical thinking?
    2. What are the eight elements of reasoning upon which thinking skills are measured?
    3. What is meant by the phrase "reading information analytically"?

  • The following questions relate to your success in chemistry.link to a local webpage

    1. Why are the first few weeks so important in Chemistry Class?
    2. Most of the time in this class will be spent in which branch of Chemistry?
    3. Describe the importance of number units in Chemistry Class.
    4. What is the purpose of practice problems in Chemistry Class?
    5. Your teacher will expect you to be able to "say" these correctly:
      • cm3
      • Al2(SO4)3
      • A temperature of 50 on the Kelvin scale

    • Day 2 Explore this Internet Website about Chemistry

    Chemistry labs can be very dangerous. For this reason, the student must always use caution and be aware of safety procedures within the lab where work is being done. Carefully study the lab safety and procedureslink to a local webpage for Millsap High School.

    Using laboratory equipmentlink to a local webpage properly is one way to insure a safe laboratory experience.

    In-class Assignment 012:
    This assignment must be turned in by the end of class today to receive credit.
    Scoring criterialink to a local webpage

    1. What is your biggest threat to safety in the chemistry lab?
    2. What PPE must always be worn in the chemistry lab?
    3. What equation is used to calculate "experimental error"?
    4. If your clothing catches on fire in the chemistry lab, what are you expected to do?
    5. What is the purpose of a science experiment?
    6. What do each of the four colorslink to a local webpage on the National Fire Protection Association chemical safety symbol represent?
    7. What is a crucible used for in our lab?
    8. Review the technique for reading a meniscus. What volume is represented on the picture of the 10 ml graduated cylindar on the lab techniques page?
    9. Review the technique for using a triple-beam balance. What mass is represented on the picture of a triple-bean balance on the lab techniques page?
    10. Read about using a laboratory burner on the lab techniques page. How do you heat a test tube "gently"?

    Day 3

    Material Safety Data Sheetslink to a local webpage are written information sheets about specific chemicals. You will always find a link to the SHS chemical inventory on the science homepage.

    Some concept pages will have this symbolmaterial safety data sheets on them which is linked directly to our MSDS.

    Homework Assignment 013:
    This assignment must be turned in by the beginning of class tomorrow receive credit.
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    1. Define the following terms found on material safety data sheets:
      1. asphyxiant
      2. corrosive material
      3. flash point
      4. oxidizer
      5. pyrophoric material
      6. teratogen

    2. The following abbreviations are commonly found on material safety data sheets. What do each of these represent?
      1. CAR
      2. CNS
      3. GI
      4. LC50
      5. LD50
      6. PEL
      7. STEL
      8. UEL

    Chemistry Class