Unit 6 -- Compounds and Chemical Reactions

Earlier in the course we learned to classify matter as a "pure substance" or a "mixture." We then discovered that there are two kinds of pure substances -- elements and compounds. In the previous unit, we focused our attention on elements and the structure of the atoms from which they are made. In this unit we learn about compounds, how to predict their formulas, how to calculate their mass, how to name them, and how they participate in chemical reactions.

SPS2b: Predict formulas for stable binary ionic compounds based on balance of charges.

SPS2c: Use IUPAC nomenclature for transition between chemical names and formulas of
binary ionic compounds and binary covalent compounds.

SPSd: Demonstrate the Law of Conservation of Matter in a chemical reaction.

SPS2e: Apply the Law of conservation of Matter by balancing the following types of chemical equations:

• Synthesis
• Decomposition
• Single Replacement
• Double Replacement

Assignment 1: Introduction to Compounds - mini-lecture. Take notes. Afterwards, complete appropriate sections of the Compounds worksheet. (Click here to see worksheet). Work individually. Turn the completed worksheet in to your instructor.

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Assignment 2: Predicting the Chemical Formula of an Ionic Compound- mini-lecture. The lecture will explain how to use the Periodic Table to predict and write chemical formulas of binary ionic compounds. Take notes. Afterwards, complete the practice problems on the Predicting Formulas of Binary Ionic Compounds worksheet. (Click here to see worksheet)

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Assignment 3: Naming Binary Ionic and Covalent Compounds- mini-lecture. Afterwards, complete practice problems on the Naming Ionic and Covalent Compounds worksheet to help you apply what you have learned. (Click here to see worksheet)

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Assignment 4: Chemical Reactions - mini-lecture. Take notes and complete appropriate sections of the Chemical Reactions worksheet as we go. (Click here to see worksheet).

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Assignment 5: Energy of Activation and the Rate of Chemical Reactions - mini-lecture. Take notes.

Watch the following short video to review "Energy of Activation."



Quiz: Compounds and Chemical Reactions -- will include what we learned about the basic chemistry of compounds, predicting and writing formulas for compounds, and naming compounds as well as what you learned about the Law of Conservation of Matter and the nature of chemical reactions.