End-of-Course - Physical Science Standards

Standard 3: Interactions of Matter

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Standard 3 Interactions of Matter
Level 1
determine whether a change is physical or chemical, given examples.	Changing States: Does it Matter? - a lab worksheet to use in your classroom Chemical vs Physical Change - an online version of a PowerPoint slide show [works best in Internet Explorer] Chemical vs. Physical Properties and Changes - from a Physical Science course at Learner.org Classification of Matter - Answer a series of questions to determine if a substance is a mixture or compound. The difference between chemical and physical changes (from Chem4Kids) Key Concepts: Chemical vs Physical Changes; Elements vs. Compounds - sample questions and two good concept maps Mixtures and Compounds - a short movie featuring iron and sulphur illustrating the difference between a mixture and a compound Multiple Choice Test on Physical and Chemical Properties and Changes Physical vs. Chemical Change - click on a type of change to observe the molecular details of the process Physical or Chemical Change? - Determine if each is a physical or chemical change. (a Quia quiz) Physical or Chemical Change? - test your knowledge Physical and Chemical changes quiz Physical vs Chemical Change - an interactive lesson (click Next to begin) Physical vs Chemical Change - flashcards from Quia Sciencegy Game Board - Physical and Chemical Change - Jeopardy format [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.] What is the difference between chemical and physical change? - from General Chemistry Online Word Scramble - use these ten scrambled words as a review Worksheet on Physical vs Chemical Change [This expired document is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]

identify the reactants and /or products in a chemical reaction, given a chemical equation.	Classification of Chemical Reactions - explanation of the six types Decomposition and Synthesis Reactions Worksheet - one page worksheet, no answer included Five Types of Chemical Reactions - [10 page .pdf document] includes a page to be printed as a student worksheet, plus an answer sheet How to Identify Chemical Reactions - Following the changes from the reactants to the products of the chemical reaction allow you to quickly identify the type of chemical reaction. How to Identify the 6 Types of Chemical Reactions - step-by-step instructions including a warning Matter and Change - Who wants to be a millionaire? A better question is: Who wants to get an "A" on the Chapter 1 Chemistry Test? (a Quia quiz) Mr. G's Guide to Chemical Reaction Types - this comprehensive explanation used humorous illustrations to help make the point Reaction Identification Practice - fifteen multiple choice questions Shall We Dance? - [5 page handout] Classifying Types of Chemical Reactions Six Types of Chemical Reactions - explains each, gives an example of each and then includes a checklist to help identify Types of Chemical Reactions - very complete description from Chemistryland Types of Chemical Reactions - [42 slides] this PowerPoint slide show is for Office 2007 and newer Types of Chemical Reactions Quiz - quiz questions and problem sets to be taken with pencil and paper while reading the screen, not a printable quiz
identify a substance as acidic, basic, or neutral, given its pH.	Acids and Bases Worksheet - a seven page worksheet to print for students Acids Bases and the pH Scale - this Science Buddies page had a chart with numbers that should help students understand that pH is the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration Acid/Bases and pH Indicators - pH scale information and acid/base characteristics. (a Quia quiz) Experiments with Acids and Bases - this is a long page which is full of activities, from the Fun Science Gallery How Can You Tell If a Substance Is Acidic? - three different definitions that chemists use when defining an acid and base pH, Acids, and Bases - a spectrum-like scale shows values ranging from 0 (battery acid) to 14 (drain cleaner) The pH Factor - online exhibit posted by the Miami Museum of Science pH Scale - definition and several tables from a Virtual Chembook Water Properties: pH - this page, from the USGS Water Science School, has a good scale of values and as detailed US map indicating pH of precipitation in 2002 What Are Some Common Household Acids & Bases? - this eHow page has a very good suggestion, " as a rule, don't taste or smell a solution for testing purposes." What is pH? - this Environmental Protection Agency page has a good illustration showing a range of pH values
Level 2
select the reaction that is endothermic or exothermic, given the temperature change during the reaction.	Chemical Reactions: Investigating Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions - In this 9th grade physical science guided inquiry, students will work in pairs to discover the indicators of chemical reactions. Endothermic & Exothermic Reactions - This lesson focuses on the use of technology to collect, graph and analyze data from an exothermic and an endothermic reaction. [includes a lab worksheet and data table] Endothermic & Exothermic Reactions - printable lab worksheet Endothermic or Exothermic - a Quia quiz Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions - this lesson plan includes links to student activity sheets and answers Exothermic vs. Endothermic and K - this ChemWiki from U C Davis includes five practice problems with solutions Exothermic and Endothermic Energy Changes - from Doc Brown's Chemistry class, this page includes a large number of examples and graphs Le Châtelier's Principle: Effect of a Change in Temperature - When a stress is brought to bear on a system at equilibrium, the system will react in the direction that serves to relieve the stress. Potential Energy Diagrams - energy flow during reactions, includes a four minute video explanation Some Examples of Exothermic and Endothermic Processes - presented in a table Understanding Endothermic Reactions - This page was created to help others who don't understand endothermic and exothermic reactions as well as they want or need to
identify a chemical reaction as either synthesis, decomposition, single-replacement or double-replacement reactions, given examples.	Chemical Reaction Types - two page handout to use in high school chemistry Chemical Reactions Worksheet - one page worksheet with an answer sheet, and a page of teacher notes Chemical Reactions - [4 slides] PowerPoint show to go with the worksheet immediately above Classification of Chemical Reactions - explanation of the six types Decomposition and Synthesis Reactions Worksheet - one page worksheet, no answer included Five Types of Chemical Reactions - [10 page .pdf document] includes a page to be printed as a student worksheet, plus an answer sheet How to Identify Chemical Reactions - Following the changes from the reactants to the products of the chemical reaction allow you to quickly identify the type of chemical reaction. How to Identify the 6 Types of Chemical Reactions - step-by-step instructions including a warning Mr. G's Guide to Chemical Reaction Types - this comprehensive explanation used humorous illustrations to help make the point Reaction Identification Practice - fifteen multiple choice questions Shall We Dance? - [5 page handout] Classifying Types of Chemical Reactions Six Types of Chemical Reactions - explains each, gives an example of each and then includes a checklist to help identify Types of Chemical Reactions - very complete description from Chemistryland Types of Chemical Reactions - [42 slides] this PowerPoint slide show is for Office 2007 and newer Types of Chemical Reactions Quiz - quiz questions and problem sets to be taken with pencil and paper while reading the screen, not a printable quiz
predict the effect of acid rain on people or the environment, given a scenario.	Acid Rain - The Causes, History, and Effects of Acid Rain Acid Rain - from Young People's Trust for the Environment Acid Rain - effects felt through the food chain (from National Geographic) Acid Rain - what is it and what can be done about it, this page includes a link to a two minute video Acid Rain Effects - this is from a Think Quest entry on The Environment: a Global Challenge Acid Rain Effects - lists five categories of effects Acid Rain Effects on Plants & Animals - explanation from eHow Acid Rain FAQ - This comprehensive treatment of the topic by Environment Canada includes many good illustrations and maps. The Effects of Acid Rain - acid rain primarily affects sensitive bodies of water The Effects of Acid Rain on Monuments - Apart from its adverse effects on the ecosystem, acid rain degrades stone monuments, especially those built out of limestone or marble The Effects of Air Pollution: Acid Rain - from a Green Living page from National Geographic Effects of Acid Rain: Human Health - from the U S Environmental Protection Agency Effects of Acid Rain on Lakes and Streams - how the Acid Rain Program is addressing these issues Effects of Acid Rain on Surface Waters and Aquatic Animals - The ecological effects of acid rain are most clearly seen in the aquatic, or water, environments, such as streams, lakes, and marshes. Environmental Effects of Acid Rain - compiled from the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency The Harmful Effects of Acid Rain - understanding how acid rain forms, its effects on plants, animals and humans, and how to promote pollution prevention Measuring Acid Rain - learn more about measuring acid rain Scientists Hunt for Acid Rain and Methane in Wetlands - NASA researchers discovered that acid rain inhibits a swampland bacteria from producing methane, a greenhouse gas. Toxic Rain - the effect of acid rain on the environment What Effect Does Acid Rain Have on the Environment? - from a Think Quest entry titled Man's Effect on His Environment
demonstrate the law of conservation of mass in a chemical reaction by selecting the balanced equation.	About the Law of Conservation of Mass - The understanding of this physical property is fundamental for students of physics, chemistry and other sciences. Balancing equations battleships (a Quia quiz) Chembalancer - the classic version of Chembalancer that teaches you how to balance equations Chembalancer: Brain Boggle Version - harder version of the game immediately above Conservation of Mass - [Wikipedia entry] Conservation of Matter and Balancing Chemical Equations - a physical science lab activity How Do You Balance Chemical Equations? - long explanation (16 pages if printed) with a large number of good diagrams Jelly Bean Equations - a lesson plan for 8th grade science What 3 Things Does a Chemical Equation Indicate About a Chemical Reaction? - Everything within the reaction must be accounted for, thus Conservation of Mass. Writing, Balancing and Predicting Products of Chemical Reactions - six pages to print and use as a student handout
Level 3
select the correct coefficient(s) to balance a given chemical equation.	Balancing Chemical Equations - steps to balance plus examples Balancing Chemical Equations - a simple example of how to balance an equation Balancing Chemical Equations: Introductory Stoichiometry - three steps to balance chemical equations Balancing equations battleships (a Quia quiz) Balancing Equations Think Quest - a student produced explanation Chembalancer - the classic version of Chembalancer that teaches you how to balance equations Chembalancer: Brain Boggle Version - harder version of the game immediately above Chemical Equations - A chemical equation is the shorthand that scientists use to describe a chemical reaction. Chemical Equations Calculator - A calculator created to prove that an algebraic technique of balancing actually works. Students may will find it useful in determining the correct coefficients. How Do You Balance Chemical Equations? - long explanation (16 pages if printed) with a large number of good diagrams How To Balance a Chemical Equation - six tips Jelly Bean Equations - a lesson plan for 8th grade science Theoretical and Percent Yield: How To Balance Chemical Equations - Balancing the reaction's chemical equation is the first step in calculating theoretical and percent yield . Writing, Balancing and Predicting Products of Chemical Reactions - six pages to print and use as a student handout
predict the products(s) given the reactant(s) of a chemical reaction.	Classifying Reactions to Help With Predicting Reactions - based on a worksheet on Classifying Reactions from Mr. Groves' AP Chemistry class Fun With Predicting Reaction Products - Predict the products of each of the following chemical reactions. If a reaction will not occur, explain why not. A four-page handout for your students. Hints When Trying to Predict Products of Chemical Reactions - in addition to the hints this page has a list of most common student mistakes How to Predict Products in Chemical Reactions - explanation from eHow Predicting Reaction Products - [page to print] Predict the products, and balance each reaction.  Use the reaction type as a hint. Predicting Products of Chemical Reactions - This worksheet is designed to help you predict products of simple reactions of the four basic reaction types (synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, and double replacement) and combustion reactions. Reactants, Products and Leftovers - Create your own sandwich and then see how many sandwiches you can make with different amounts of ingredients. Do the same with chemical reactions. See how many products you can make Writing, Balancing and Predicting Products of Chemical Reactions - six pages to print and use as a student handout

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