The final set of slides with the uses of elements and group characteristics were observed. We also discussed how electrons are involved in magnetism and how it affects bonding. The chemistry students will have a vocabulary test on Thursday and Chapter Test on Friday.
Category: Chemistry
Elements
We continued looking at Group Characteristics and elements uses after having a brief break due to the ACT Aspire on Friday. We went over uses for the groups 7A & 8A.
ACT Aspire
Students took the ACT Aspire in class today. We will resume Chemical Bonding concepts on Monday.
Pharmacy
Today, we were able to listen to speakers from Samford University in Homewood, AL on careers involved in Pharmacy. Aaron Hux and Dr. Kim Benner presented information on a pharmacy career and Samford University to the Chemistry classes w/hopes of giving students a possible career path.
The Elements
Students continued the PowerPoint on the Elements of Groups 6A & 7A, the characteristics of the groups and their element's uses. The Vocabulary Test on this chapter is planned for Monday. All 10th graders will be taking the ACT Aspire Test on Friday.
The Elements
We continued the PowerPoint "The Elements" as we covered the general characteristics of the Groups 4A-6A and the elements in them and their uses.
The Elements
We continued the PowerPoint "The Elements" as we covered the general characteristics of the Group 2A & 3A elements and properties of Groups 2A and 3A.
The Elements
We continued the PowerPoint "The Elements" as we covered the general characteristics of the Group 1 & 2 elements and properties of Groups 1 & 2.
Elements
Students began taking notes on the general characteristics of the groups of the Periodic Table and uses for the elements within the groups from the PowerPoint on The "Elements"
Periodic Table & Periodic Law
Students took the Periodic Table and Periodic Law Chapter Test (100 pts) after reviewing the chapter Assessment. They then began and completed the Elements Vocabulary (52 pts) for homework.