18. [Rate & Equilibrium]

--Rate & Equilibrium--

During this standard I learned about how to speed up chemical reactions as well as how to get an equilibrium. The part that stood out the most was the video that explained what could be done to speed up the chemical reactions. In the beginning however I was confused about the equations and how to work through acquiring equilibrium. This standard was quite interesting as well as my mind being blow by the clock reaction.

16. [Combustion]

--~Combustion~--

I learned about fire. I learned about the chemical reaction for combustion and why activation energy is needed. I learned what elements must be involved for combustion to occur. It was also re-emphasized that energy is neither lost or gained, only transferred between components of the system. I finally learned how to read a graph and which parts show the reactant energy, product energy, activation energy, and total change in energy. Oh, and I'm able to identify an activated complex and when a reaction is either endothermic or exothermic!

And I got to see Shoe play with fire very professionally..

This standard was not too difficult, it was very short.
And ya, that's all folks.

Stoichiometry

---Stoichiometry---

 15. Stoichiometry.. I believe I have learned stoichiometry and may have aced the test on the first try. I learned about balancing equations, and understanding the difficulties of switching from unit to unit. The part that stood out the most in this standard was being able to set up the problems and move throughout the diagram properly. I was totally oblivious as to how to set up and do the problems properly until I learned the diagram.

Stoichiometry...
I hate it...
But I love it...

Synthesis & Decomposition

Synthesis and Decomposition

I learned about synthesis and decomposition through chemical reactions. The part where we had to write out the equation has stood out the most as it requires a lot of thought and precision. I actually enjoyed learning this standard as it was quite easy to comprehend. I did not get confused during this standard. And I look forward to after Thanksgiving when we may select and work in our own groups.

 

Acids, Bases, & pH

~~~~~~Acids, Bases, & pH~~~~~~

 In this section I learned about acids, bases, and pH. I learned about the variation of pH, how low an acid is and how high a base is.
Lucky 7 #NEUTRAL
I learned the difference between pOH and pH. H+ is a proton and a lot of these go into an acid. OH- is lame, but a lot of these make up a base. Also, titration is essential in neutralizing an acid of base so we don't kill fishies!!
Some labs and stations were challenging while some were very fun and educational. I look forward to after Thanksgiving so I may work with the "Dream-Team"

Ideal Gas Laws

11. [Gases]

I learned about ideal gas laws and how temperature, pressure, and volume relate. The formula "PV=nRT"

stood out as I quickly learned about it and was able to utilize it. I wasn't completely confused on anything specifically. It is mostly straight forward and easy to understand. The coolest part was seeing Mr. Schouweiler do his magic again by crushing a can by simply pouring out hot water.

Mr. Schouweiler is Magic
That is what I have learned -->

Marshmallow Calorimetry

~Marshmallow Calorimetry~

In this lab I learned a lot about how energy is transferred as well as how much energy can be in something. A small marshmallow could have more energy per gram than a large marshmallow. I learned that not everything is as straight-forward as it would seem. 

Extension (3) : We could use ice and the formula q=mHf to calculate the heat emitted from the marshmallow by knowing the ices temperature. We know the melting and boiling point of ice, there-go we can know the amount of temperature change that the ice went through when the heat was emitted from the marshmallow.