Chemistry 11: Nomenclature Unit- Nov 29-Dec 10

Tuesday Dec 10:
We took up the oxyanions exercise (p. 11),  we took the quiz then finished acids (with organic acids) Then we took up the  acid practice (p. 14).  We did an overview of all the nomenclature (p. 15) and then worked on Review
homework:
Test is approx 45 questions and 45 marks;  all written (formulas and names).  It will be a 45 min test.  Then we will start the next unit. 

Thursday Dec 5:
We took up the oxyanions exercise (p. 9-10)  and anions with Hydrogen (p. 10).  Then we covered acids (p. 12-13).
homework:
Be ready for a short quiz next class (covering complex ions,  hydrates and oxyanions)

Do practice on oxyanions (p. 11), acids (p. 14) .  Make sure you memorize the 5 "root ions" and the 3 rules for alterations of the roots.

Tuesday Dec 3:
We took up the homework exercises from last day (p. 3,4,7)
Then we covered polyatomic ions (p. 6),  hydrates (p. 6) and we did an exercise on oxyanions (p. 9- 1st half of p. 10) in groups.
homework:
Be ready for a short quiz next class (covering p. 4 and 7)
Do practice on polyatomic ions (p. 7-8), hydrates (p. 8)  and complete the chart on oxyanions (top of p. 10 )

Fri Nov 29:
We started a new nomenclature package with covering ionic vs. molecular compounds, binary molecular compounds, binary ionic compounds and ionic compounds with multi-valent metals (p. 1-2, 5 for notes)
homework:  Do practice ex. on p. 3-4, p. 7 (top 2/3 of page only).

 IMPORTANT DATES:
During the unit, we will have little quizzes most days except Tuesday Dec 3.
Test Date:  Thursday December 12

Science 10: Light and Reflection Unit - Nov 11-Dec 10

B:  Mon Dec 9) G: Tues Dec 10 : 
Reflection test
homework:  complete p. 2 in new package on rearranging equations and complex conversions. (period G:  also do the section on p. 4 on Sine).

(No class for B on Wed Dec 4)/  G: Thurs Dec 5  

We had a short lesson on sine (p. 3, new package),  then had class time to do p. 2 of NEW Refraction package on rearranging equations and complex conversions.  Then we had a introduction to Refraction (p. 5)  then did study for the Reflection test.

PERIOD B TEST IS MOVED TO MONDAY DEC 9 (Even if there is school on Wednesday, we will not do the Test on Wednesday,  we will do a lesson instead).
PERIOD G TEST WILL BE MOVED TO TUESDAY DEC 10.
Homework:  Study for Reflection Test
To be finished for the class after the test:  p. 2,  p.4 sine exercises.

B:  Mon Dec 2/  G: Tues Dec 3

We went over the homework (p. 501), then started some preparation for our refraction unit (new notes package p. 1-2).  Time was given in class to complete p. 2 on Rearranging equations and doing complex conversions.  After the work, students were given time to do Reflection Test Review.

Homework:  Do p. 2 of NEW Refraction package on rearranging equations and complex conversions,  then do study for the test.

B:  Thurs Nov 28/  G: Fri Nov 29

We went over the curved mirror diagrams from p. 8 and 9,  then we did a lesson/note on advantages/disadvantages and uses of curved mirrors (p. 10-11)

Homework:  Do textbook questions on p. 501 Q #2,3,5,6,7,9,10

B:  Tues Nov 26/  G: Wed Nov 27

We did a lesson on how to draw diagrams showing images formed with convex and concave mirrors (notes p.  6-7).  Those students that were absent for the curved mirrors lab did that lab in the 2nd half of class.

Homework:  Do ALL diagrams on p. 8;  Do 1st and 3rd diagram on p. 9.
Complete focal length of a curved mirror lab and hand in. 

B:  Fri Nov 22/  G: Mon Nov 25

We did a lesson on parts of concave and convex mirrors.  Then we did a lab activity on finding the focal length of a curved mirror. (p. 6)

Homework:  For those in class: no homework.
For those period B students that were absent,  copy curved mirror note on p. 6 from the website so that you are ready to do the lab next class

B:  Wed Nov 20/  G: Thurs Nov 21

We had a quiz on p. 1-2 notes.  We did a lesson that covered Laws of reflection,  diffuse vs. specular reflection and how to draw how the eye sees an image in a plane mirror, and describing image characteristics using SALT.(p. 3-4)

Homework:  .Drawing Practice p.  4-5

B:  Mon Nov 18/  G: Tues Nov 19

We did a short lesson on the ray model of light (p. 2-3).  Then we did a lab on Reflection of Light in plane mirrors.

Homework:  .Study notes p. 1-2 for quiz next class.

B:  Nov 11/  G: Tues Nov 12

We did the introduction to light in a new notes package.  p. 1 (textbook material is 11.1 in chapter 11).  We did the pH/indicators lab and the analysis.  Marks were posted for the report card.

Homework:  Textbook Q. p. 469  Q #1,4,5,9,11.  Optional: Read 11.1 in textbook.

Tentative Important Dates:

Mon Nov 18 B/ Tues Nov 19 G :  Reflection Lab
Wed Nov 20 B/ Thurs Nov 21 G :  Quiz on p.  1-2 on notes
Tues Nov 26 B/ Wed Nov 27 G :  Curved mirror lab
Wed Dec 4 B/ Thurs Dec 5 G :  Light and Reflection Test

Chemistry 11-Bonding Unit-Nov 8-Nov 26

Wed Nov 26:
Bonding Test
homework:  No homework

Mon Nov 25:
We went over homework answers and reviewed for the bonding test.  Then we wrote the lab quiz for the like dissolves like lab.  Bonding test is next class.  Once you finish your review, try the bonding written part practice test.  You should be able to complete this in 40 minutes.  (There will be 30 multiple choice questions in addition).
homework:  Study/Practice for Bonding Test

Thurs Nov 21:
We finished the note on bonding and properties of solids (p.14)  then did the Like dissolves Like lab.  Students worked on the analysis questions together in class.  Lab quiz will be next class.  
If you were absent for the Lab, get a copy of the lab sheet on this site, from a friend, or from me.  Get results from a class mate and prepare for the lab quiz.
homework:  Prepare for lab quiz (see lab sheet posted for a description of the lab quiz and its topics).  Study for the Bonding Test (Wed. next week)

Tues Nov 19:
We reviewed intermolecular bonding as well as the other types.  We covered metallic bonding (p. 13)
homework:  Do study of your bonding notes package.  Do questions on p. 13

Thurs Nov 14:
We watched a video that explained intermolecular bonding,  then worked on the intermolecular bonding exercise on p.11-12 of notes.
homework:  finish p. 11 -12 in notes,  study intermolecular bonding notes to learn this material.  Be ready for polarity, drawing molecules quiz on Mon Nov 19 

Tues Nov 12:
We completed the polarity exercise and took it up (p. 8-9) and wrote the quiz (on p. 1-4).
Intermolecular bonding was introduced.
homework:  Use the website to copy the notes down for p. 10-11 on Intermolecular bonding. Follow the links specified below
"Class resource: notes and marks" (on right of screen) → Grade 11 Chemistry → Bonding

Fri Nov 8:
We took up the drawing exercise I and II and covered polar bonds and polar molecules (p. 6-8)
homework:  Study for quiz next class based on p. 1-4

Wed Nov 6:
We covered Lewis theory of covalent bonding and drew structures of molecules (p. 5-6)

homework:  do drawing exercises I and II on p. 5 and 6
Quiz originally scheduled is postponed.

Mon Nov 4:
We finished the bonding notes on p. 2-4 regarding classifying bonds by difference in electronegativity, and ionic bonding.  Marked tests were passed back.

homework:  do exercises on the bottom of p. 2 and p. 4 in new bonding unit package.

BONDING UNIT

 IMPORTANT DATES:

Fri Nov 8 - Quiz on p. 1-4 of notes  postponed
Tues Nov 12- Quiz on bonding in general and ionic bonding (p. 1-4)
Tues Nov 19 - Quiz on drawing structures and polarity (p.  5-9)
Thurs Nov 21 - Like dissolves Like lab
Mon Nov 25-  Like dissolves like lab quiz
Wed Nov 27 -  Bonding Test

Chemistry 12: Energy Unit Nov 1-Dec 2

Mon Dec 2:
Energy Test written
homework:
No homework.

Thurs Nov 28:
We took up the Gibbs free energy questions, did a concept map of the Unit.
homework:
Study for the test on Monday

Tues Nov 26:
We took up the Entropy questions and then did a lesson on Gibbs Free Energy (p. 15-16).  This completes the material that will be on the Test.  The class received a set of practice multiple choice questions to prepare for the upcoming test.  (Practice Written part is on this website).
homework:
Do Gibbs Free energy Textbook Q Bundle 9.  Energy Test is confirmed for Dec 2.
The lab previously scheduled for Thursday Nov 28 is cancelled.

Fri Nov 22:
Hess Law lab and lab analysis.
homework:
Do Entropy questions p. 15 pkg and Textbook Q Bundle 8

Wed Nov 20:
We took up ΔHf tables questions and BDE questions.  Lesson was on Entropy.
homework:
For Friday be ready for lab on p.6-11 next class.
For Tuesday do Entropy questions p. 15 pkg and Texbook Q Bundle 8

Mon Nov 18:
We took up old homework questions (textbook Q bundles 4, 5 and 6)
We covered using Heats of formation tabled to calculate heats of reactions (p.  11).  Green ΔHf  tables were distributed.  (You can pick one up on the front bench of the classroom anytime).
Then we covered using Bond Dissociation Energy data to determine ΔH for reactions (p. 12-13)
homework:

• ΔHf  tables practice : Textbook bundle 7  Use the green tables I have given you.  If you are missing a value, just google it or use the book tables in the appendix.  Be aware that the green tables are slightly different from the textbook values so your answers will be close but not exactly the same as the text.
• BDE practice: p. 13 odd questions only

Friday Nov 14 PD day

Wed Nov 13:

We did the molar heat of fusion of ice experiment and the lab quiz.  Makeup lab quiz will be
homework:
Do textbook questions bundle 5 (depicting delta H 4 ways)  and bundle 6 (Hess' law calculations)

Mon Nov 11:

We We covered p.9 (depicting enthalpy changes for reactions in 4 ways) and p. 10 (Hess' law calclations).
homework:
For Wednesday:  make sure you are able to do phase change calorimetry problems (p. 4-5).  Lab quiz will be based on those calculations.
For Monday Nov 18-  Do textbook questions bundle 5 (depicting deltaΔΔΔΔΔ H 4 ways)  and bundle 6 (Hess' law calculations)

Thurs Nov 6:

We briefly discussed the phase change-calorimetry calculation (p. 4-5),  Covered Chemical calorimetry calculations (p. 6-7),  and covered Standard Enthalpys for Standard reactions (p.8).  We also took up the multiple choice on the bonding test.
homework:
Check your answers for phase change problems (p. 5) by checking the solutions on this website.
Do Textbook Question bundle 4  (bundle 3 is optional)
Our lab-quiz on Wednesday Nov 13 is based on p. 5 calculations.

Tues Nov 4:

We covered the new Energy unit notes p. 3-4 on Enthalpy of phase changes,  doing complex calorimetry problems.
homework:
Do  problems # 1,2,4,5 on worksheet p. 5.  Attempt all four problems even if you are not getting the correct answers.  There are full solutions on the class resources.  Don't peek until you have done the problems.

Fri Nov 1:

We covered the new Energy unit notes p. 1- p. 1-2
homework:
Textbook Q: (See p. 18 of notes,  Textbook questions bundles 1. and 2.)
Please note:  The quizzes in this unit are LAB quizzes and are therefore not eligible for dropping.  Please make sure you keep up with the work. and come promptly for help if you are struggling.

TENTATIVE ENERGY EVALUATION DATES:

Wed Nov 13 -  Phase change lab and lab quiz
Fri Nov 22- Chemical change and Hess Law lab and Lab quiz
Thurs Nov 28 - Gibbs Free energy, Entropy and Enthalpy lab and lab quiz
Dec 2 or Dec 4- Energy Test

Science 10-Chemistry Part 2: Oct 10-Nov 8

B: Thurs Nov 7/G: Fri Nov 8
Chemical Reactions Test II
Homework:  No homework.  Know how to analyse indicator colour/pH for the lab next class.

B: Tues Nov 5/G: Wed Nov 6
We took up the rest of p.13 (neutralization reactions), p. 15 (metals and corrosion), and then did some test review instead of doing the pH lab.  pH lab is rescheduled for the class after the unit test.  A practice test was given in class.
Homework:  study for the test.  Check your answers to the practice test on the class resources.  Bring a calculator and some homework/reading to do after you are finished.

B: Fri Nov 1/G: Mon Nov 4
Reactions lab I was passed back, we took up p. 13 (acid-base worksheet)
Homework:  pH lab next class.  Make sure you can determine pH of solutions using indicators.  You will get to use the indicators chart to do this.
Start your preparation for the test by checking over any topics that you are having difficulty with and get help/review.

B: Wed Oct 30/G: Thurs Oct 31
Mass labs were passed back, we took up p. 14 on Fossil fuels and did a lesson on Acids and bases (using an indicator chart that was distributed in class).
Homework:  Do acid base worksheet p. 13, Next class is a lab on single and double displacement.  Make sure you can recognize and write these reactions.

B: Mon Oct 28/G: Tues Oct 29
Quizzes from last class were passed back and we took up questions on p.10 homework.  Students did a lab on Synthesis Decomposition and Combustion reactions.  The analysis questions were done immediately after the lab (closed book).
Homework:  Do reading/worksheet on Metals (p. 15 of package) using your textbook.

B: Thurs Oct 24/G: Fri Oct 25
We wrote a quiz, then took up p. 9 homework.  We had a lesson on p. 7 on single and double displacement.
Homework:  Prepare for lab next class by doing p. 10 on writing chemical reactions and do readings/worksheet in notes on p. 14 on Fossil fuels and Combustion

B: Tues Oct 22/G: Wed Oct 23
We reviewed balancing homework and did a lesson on recognizing and writing combustion, synthesis and decomposition reactions.
Homework:  Prepare for quiz next class on p. 2 (Word equations and mass) and p. 5 (balancing).  Do p.  8-9 practice on Writing reactions.

G: Mon Oct 21
We worked through balancing chemical equations (p. 3).  Then we did the Mass and Reactions lab analysis (handed it in) and worked on balancing homework (p. 4  #11-20), and did a textbook reading (notes p. 14) on Fossil Fuels and Combustion.
Homework:  balancing homework (p. 4  #11-20), and did a textbook reading (notes p. 14) on Fossil Fuels and Combustion.

B:  Fri Oct 18

We took up p. 2 and  did a short lesson on balancing chemical equations (p. 3).  Then we did the Mass and Reactions lab analysis (handed it in) and worked on balancing homework.

Homework:  Do balancing questions p. 4 and p. 5

G: Thurs Oct 17
We took up p. 2 and  did a short lesson on balancing chemical equations (p. 3).  Then we did the Mass and Reactions lab analysis (handed it in) and worked on balancing homework.
Homework:  Do balancing questions p. 4 and p. 5

B:  Wed Oct 16  

We finished the note on p.1 and the first part of p. 3.  We did an experiment on Mass and Reactions and submitted our data.

Homework:  Do Word Equations and Mass worksheet in new notes package p. 2.  
Lab analysis will be next class.  

B:  Thurs Oct 10/  G: Tues Oct 15

We took up the marked unit test.  Then, we started the new notes package with notes on p.1 on Chemical reactions. and covered conservation of mass on p. 3

Homework:  (for period G only)  Do Mass conservation and word equations worksheet (p. 2 of the new notes package).
period B was a shortened period and no homework weekend.

Tentative Important Dates:

Period B/  Period G

Oct 16/ Oct 17 -  Mass Conservation Lab experiment
Oct 18/ Oct 21- Mass Conservation lab analysis

Oct 24/Oct 25-on p. 2 and balancing reactions

Oct 28/Oct 29- Reactions lab I

Nov 1/Nov 4-Reactions lab II

Nov 11/Nov 12- pH and indicators lab

Nov 7/Nov 8 - Chemistry Part II unit test.

Chemistry 11: Periodic Trends Unit -Oct 4-Oct 31

PERIODIC TRENDS UNIT

Mon Nov 4:
We finished the bonding notes on p. 2-4 regarding classifying bonds by difference in electronegativity, and ionic bonding.  Marked tests were passed back.

homework:  do exercises on the bottom of p. 2 and p. 4 in new bonding unit package.

Thurs Oct 31:

We wrote the Periodic Trends test.

homework: No homework.  Happy Halloween!

Tues Oct 29:

We started bonding and covered p. 1-2 on the new notes package.  Then we took up review questions for periodic Table  unit (p. 15-16 )

homework: Study for the Periodic table test.  Try the written part of 2017 test posted on my website.

Fri Oct 25:

We passed back the zodiac table assignment, the flame tests labs and took up p. 13, p.6 questions.  We did a practice assessment on periodic trends in IE, AS and EA and marked it in class.

homework:  Do review of the unit (exercises on p. 15-16).  Answers are on my website.
Do review for the test.
TEST DATE IS MOVED TO THURSDAY OCTOBER 31

Wed Oct 23:

We did the flame tests lab and lab quiz.  We discussed 2 methods used to measure ionization energy. (p. 14)

homework:  Do Q #7-9 on p. 6 of notes and start test study.

Mon Oct 21:

We passed back the quizzes.  Had a lesson on Ionization Energy and Electron Affinity (p.10-11), and got lab sheets on the flame tests lab.

homework:  Study theory on flame tests/ electron transition (lab sheet and p.  8),  complete graph questions on p. 13

Thurs Oct 17:

Zodiac Periodic Table Assignment handed in.  You may drop it off at my office on Friday with no penalty.  We covered Electron Transitions and Trends in Atomic Size (p.  8 and 9)
homework:  Study notes on p. 8-9 ; Do graph questions on p. 13 #1-9 only.

Tues Oct 15:

We finished a video on Chemical Families (p. 7),  took up Q #1-4 on p. 6 and then did a Simulation Periodic Table Assignment in class. 
homework:  Study notes on p. 1-5 for quiz next class.
Finish Periodic Table Assignment.  I will collect the Zodiac Table assignment next class (Thursday) but you may turn it in without penalty on Friday if you bring it to my office (rm 105).

Friday- PD day,  Monday Thanksgiving

Wed Oct 9:

We took up p. 2 (atomic symbols interpretation) and p. 5 (condensed bohr diagrams of atoms and ions)  homework (put not p. 6 yet).  We discussed the Periodic Table layout 
(p. 3), reviewed chemical families and Lewis Dot diagrams (p. 4),  then started a video on Chemical Families (p. 7) 
homework:  No homework weekend.  
First class back we will be doing a periodic table simulation assignment in class.  Get that assignment in advance, if you will not be at school on Tuesday.  Class time will be given on Tuesday for this Periodic table simulation assignment.

Mon Oct 7:

We got back the Matter and measurement test and took it up.  We continued the review of atomic theory with Condensed Bohr diagrams of atoms and Ion formation on p. 1-2
homework:  atomic symbols exercise on p. 2 (if you didn't already do it,  condensed Bohr diagrams of atoms and ions (p. 5), questions on atomic structure (p. 6  #1-4)

Thurs Oct 4:

We wrote the Matter and measurement test.  New notes packages were distributed and we briefly reviewed atomic structure on p. 1
homework:  atomic symbols exercise on p. 2

PERIODIC TRENDS UNIT

 IMPORTANT DATES:

Oct 17-Periodic Table assignment due
Oct 17 - Atomic Structure and periodic table quiz (on notes p. 1-5)
Oct 23 - Flame tests lab and lab quiz
Oct 29  - Periodic Trends Test

Chemistry 12: Structure and Bonding Unit - Sept 26 - Oct 30

Wed Oct 30:

Structure and Bonding Test
homework:
No homework

Mon Oct 28:

Aggregates lab quiz was written and questions were answered about the test next class.  Some review time was given.
homework:
Review for test.  Practice written part is on this site.  (complete in 40 min.;  there will also be around 30 multiple choice.

Thurs Oct 24:

Quizzes were passed back and we talked briefly about how to apply VSEPR and polarity to larger more complex biochemistry molecules.  Then we determined melting time for 4 solids as a class before groups made observations on appearance, hardness and conductivity for the 4 samples. Observations charts were handed in.
homework:
Study Aggregates and their properties and bonding in preparation for the lab quiz next class.Those students that missed the lab will receive data and write the lab quiz next class with the other students.

Tues Oct 22:

We took up the polarity questions,  went over the format of the Aggregates lab, then had the quiz.
Students worked on practice questions on bonding in aggregates, and properties of solids from the textbook (p. 273 #2,4,5,7;  p.  276  # 1,3,4,7,8,9  and p. 12 in notes supplementary questions A,B and C)
homework:
Review Aggregates and do practice questions stated above.

Fri Oct 18:

We covered VSEPR worksheet p. 9-10 (answers are  on website), reviewed polarity of bonds and molecules (see self study on p. 11 if you need it),  reviewed intermolecular bonding (p.  12) and discussed bonding and properties in solids of various types (p. 13)
homework: 

• prepare for quiz next class that has:  VSEPR (like p. 9-10),  predict polarity of molecules,  assess what kinds of intermolecular bonds are present in various molecular compounds.
• finish predicting polarity (p. 9-10)
• Do p. 14 reviewing the 4 types of Aggregate solids/crystals

Wed Oct 16:

We covered VSEPR ( p.  7-8;  examples on p.3)
homework: 

Do VSEPR worksheet p. 9-10.

Thurs Oct 10:

We expanded our Lewis diagrams (beyond octet rule) to include polyatomic ions also.  After the quiz, students were given time to work on drawing the Lewis structures (only) on p. 9 and 10 of the notes.
homework: 

Thanksgiving - no homework.  If you want to get ahead, you should learn the names of the 5 basic shapes (linear, trigonal planar,  .... octahedral) from p. 4 chart and finish the Lewis structures on p. 9-10.
I have put some extra hybridization practice questions with full solutions on the class resources.  It is posted after the notes for this unit.
Tues Oct 8:

We took up  Hybridization homework, finished the example SF6 on p. 6.  We spent some time working on the last 2 practice molecules:  BrF5 and AsCl5.  Then we covered Lewis diagrams beyond the octet rule (bottom of p. 3).  We took up the multiple choice of the atomic structure test.  We discussed the format of the quiz next class.
homework: 

Prepare for quiz on simple VB theory and Hybridization (p.  2-6 roughly) which is next class (Thurs Oct 10.  Also try the new method of drawing Lewis diagrams on the first 6 molecules on p. 9 of your notes.

Fri Oct 4:

We took up simple VB theory practice  H2O,  HNO,  NH3,  took up one of the Hybridization homework molecules,  then we did 2 more  Hybridization examples HNO and C2Br2 p. 5-6  (CH4 example)

homework:
Use Hybridization to work out bonding in the rest of the molecules (except BrF5 and AsCl5)
Follow the format in the notes.  Memorize shapes of the hybrid orbitals for the 5 different hybridization states.

Wed Oct 2:

We finished simple VB theory (p. 2 of new notes),  started Hybridization p. 3-5  (CH4 example)

homework:  Use simple VB to work out bonding in: H2O,  HNO,  NH3 (partly done in class)
Use Hybridization to work out bonding in :BI3,  H20,  NH3
Follow the format in the notes.

Thurs Sept 26:

We got a new notes package on the bonding unit and covered the first page and a half (up to and including Br2.  Textbooks were distributed.

homework:  Review for the Atomic Structure test.  

Please note: completed notes,  power point and atomic structure Questions can be found on this site under "class resources" 

TENTATIVE BONDING AND STRUCTURE EVALUATION DATES:

Oct 10-VB and Hybridization Quiz
Oct 22- VSEPR Quiz
Oct 24-Aggregates lab 
Oct 28- Aggregates lab quiz
Oct 30 - Structure and Bonding test