13.8.20

2.10.19

week 6 07 oct







welcome to week 6 in the lab.



Year 10 begin their journey to the centre of the atom


**who can spot the error?

mid term test week

13
obj
to learn and
  • apply the Nernst Equation to cell concentrations
  • understand that predictions based on Ecell values do not always work
  • recall the idea of storage in rechargeable cells
  • appreciate the convenience of solid state cells
  • explain the products of molten electrolysis and their industrial importance
  • recall the products of electrolysis and electroplating in aqueous solutions
  • explain the effect of concentration on electrolysis products
  • explain techniques for answering paper 5

text
pp289-297

act
  • paper 5 example and the idea of detail required
  • voltages of oxidising and reducing agents comparison p289
  • halogen sequence p290
  • revision of Nernst from conclusion to last weeks practical
  • Feasibility studies from Ecell values p292
  • cells and batteries p293
  • solid state cells p293
  • H O fuel cells P294
  • molten and aqueous electrolytes p295-297
  • paper 5 completion from last week
  • discussion of the products from the practical
prac
  • preparation and electrolysis of lead II bromide using C electrodes
  • displacement of halogens possibly as unknowns
  • electrolysis of dilute and concentrated NaCl
hw
lab reports on the practicals with explanations from the Ecell values in data booklet

12

obj
to learn
  • the term redox
  • how to calculate oxidation numbers
  • to use charges on ions to balance equations
    text
    p106--113

    act
    • mid term test
    • intro to redox p110-111
      prac
      iron manganate VII titration as % Fe in Fe wool
        hw
        • test corrections
        • calculation from prac
        11
        catch up from week 4 week 5 and week 6: metals
        obj
        • the idea of formation of positive ions
        • the idea of loss of electrons to form ions
        • the idea of electron transfer in displacement reactions
        • learn the term redox
        text 
        pp 152-155

        act
        • check the thermal decomposition of nitrate videos 
        • decomposition of carbonates p152-155
        • mid term test revision list
        • - combination of ions to get formula + with -
          - combination of ions to get formula - with +
          (both these using the ions on the analysis sheet)
          - identify unknown compounds examples here
          - distinguishing between sulfates and sulfites
        • formula for oxides and the oxide ion
        • competition reactions: thermit, p 154
        • competition reactions aqueous, p 154-155
        • diagrams for structure of alloys, p 167
        • carbonate + acid section of the igcse equation test
        • videos on thermit and gp I
        • metal + acid p150
        • metal + oxygen p151
        • metal + water or steam p151
        prac
        • test for iron II ions, Cu II ions using NaOH and ammonia
        • test for sulfate ions
        • oxidation (rusting) of Fe by conversion to FeO
        • thermit reaction demo
        • Zn strip + copper II nitrate
        • preparation and decomposition of carbonates carried over trips visit etc
        hw
        test corrections

        10
        obj
        • the idea that matter cannot be created nor destroyed
        • to learn the terms atom, molecule, electron, proton, neutron, compound, ion
        text
        pp 33 - 44

        act
        prac
        • ammonia HCl diffusion long tube may have arrived if not c&t
        • immiscible liquids as I2 in cyclohexane and water demo
        • chromatography rf value ink + ethanol
        • distillation
        • make water from its elements
        hw
        diagrams distillation from here

        8
        obj
        to consolidate the work ethic in learning particle theory
          text
          p68-79

          vocab
          • philosopher
          • atom
          • matter
          • element
          • molecule
          act
          wed 09 oct festivo so...
          • mid term test group 8-1 Tuesday 15th.
          • mid term test group 8-4 Thursday 10th.
          group 2 only
          • diagram of flask containing air p76
          • explanation beneath the diagram
          • q 6.1 p78
            prac
            if time intro to atoms joining p80 hydrogen + oxygen
              hw
              revision

              26.9.19

              week 5 30 sep






              welcome to week 5


              take cover: Y13 mix chemistry with electricity


              this week, Y12 shall perfect their titration technique







              13

              practical week
              obj
              cie practical 7 electrochemical cells and the Nernst equation, to:
              • estimate the emf of the cells Cu-Zn.Mg
              • plan the practical
              • analyse the results
              • evaluate
              • conclude
              • learn and use Nernst for dilution
              • learn the limitations of cells when making predictions
              text
              act
              • standard hydrogen electrode p279
              • measuring half cell electrode potentials p283
              • diagram reviews pp279-284
              • joint collaboration ¡que dios nos guarde muchos años!
              • discussion on findings to include all the errors
              • suggestions for improvement
              • have a look at a paper 5
              prac
              • your electrode as standard Mg-Zn Mg-Cu Zn-Cu
              • effect of dilution
              hw
              past paper and revise for mid term test

              12
              obj
              to understand how
              • to determine the enthalpy of hydration
              • bond energy relates to enthalpy
              • to use bond energies to calculate enthalpy change
              text
              pp97-102
              act

              • anhydrous salt p99
              • bond energies p99
              • reaction pathways p100
              • calculations p101
              • q12 p100
              prac
              • enthalpy of solution of CuSO4
              • enthalpy of solution of NH4Cl
              hw
              summary p102

              11

              obj
              • the idea of ease of extraction of a metal from its ore
              • position in reactivity series
              • displacement reactions
              • the idea of steel as an alloy of Fe and C
              • learn the gcse way to write equations
              • methods for rust prevention
              text
              p135
              act

              prac
              • revise test for hydrogen
              • nails from rusting experiment + sulfuric acid then using resultant solution...
              • test for iron II ions
              • test for sulfate ions
              • oxidation (rusting) of Fe by conversion to FeO in flame and reaction as a basic oxide
              • igcse summary of all metals 
              hw
              • Fe + H2SO4 experiment diagram and equations. Extended try ionic equations.
              • revision for mid term test chapter 5-6
              10
              topic change
              obj
              • chromatography as a technique involving solubility
              • the idea of a rf value
              • the idea of chemical formula as a representation of ratio of atoms in a compound
              • learn and identify from formulae: atom, molecule, compound
              act
              • carried forward diffusion from last week
              • revise separation techniques sand-salt ethanol-wine...
              • watch the chromatography demo
              • copy the table columns for metals and non metals , p11
              • Definition of: atom, element, molecule p 10-11
              • Compounds, diagram p13
              text
              pp10 - 13

              prac

              • chromatography of dyes
              • produce Hydrogen Fe + H2SOmetal non metal element
              • use it to produce water by reaction with air
              • revision of soluble miscible immiscible terms use iodine in cyclohexane water
              hw
              • LEAVE SPACE after diffusion for... copy and learn check list, p8
              • revise for mid term test
              8
              obj
              • the idea of Brownian Motion to explain diffusion
              • relationship between gas pressure and Brownian Motion
              • the idea of expansion in a solid
              text
              p74-77

              vocab
              • random
              • strike
              • pollen
              • jiggle
              • bumping
              • gas
              • pressure
              • collapse
              • squeeze
              act
              • review the tea diffusion
              • Robert Brown and pollen 
              • Brown's theories and drawings p75 the idea that pollen can't swim
              • particle in a gas p76
              • less space more pressure p76
              • higher temperature more pressure
              • ball and ring video
              prac
              • warming a flask p76
              • collapsing bottle p77
              hw
              • none this week bio's turn
              • revision for mid term test

              18.9.19

              week 4 23 sep




              welcome to
              diagrams week 

              the emphasis for all groups this week will be diagrams

              if a picture is worth a thousand words, draw it properly!





              13
              obj
              to 
              • revise definitions of cell components
              • be able to draw an electrolytic cell
              • describe reactions occuring at cathode and anode
              • estimate the avogadro constant by an electrical method
              • make predictions of electrode producst at each electrode
              • be able to calculate the charge passed in electrolysis
              • calculate the mass of product formed
              • define the terms standard electrode potential and standard cell potential
              text
              pp273-286

              act
              • revision q1 p274
              • drawings of cell p275
              • redox p276
              • Q=It p276
              • avogadro p277
              • finding the charge p277
              • potentials p278
              • she p279
              prac
              • expt for charge p277
              • cell potential for Cu and Zn
              • redox titration 
              • inert elecrode setup from the titration
              hw
              q5 q6 p 277

              12
              obj
              to
              • learn Hess' Law
              • apply Hess to real reaction sequences
              • learn how to calculate energies using Hess
              • revise redox reactions
              text

              pp97-109

              act
              • Hess p97 et seq
              • q1 p97
              • q2 p108
              prac
              • enthalpy of combustion
              • enthalpy of displacement tie in with redox
              hw
              inerpretation and graphs from prac

              11
              topic change to metals
              obj
              • the idea of ease of extraction of a metal from its ore
              • position in reactivity series
              • displacement reactions
              • the idea of steel as an alloy of Fe and C
              • learn the gcse way to write equations
              text
              p149-156

              act
              carried from last week oxidation numbers
              • oxidation number in answer to where does the VII come from in manganate VII
              • oxidation number of sulfur in sulfite and sulfate
              • test for carbonate; copy the method
              • this weeks' formulae: compounds of copper II (Tues) and iron II
              • take the chemical equation test
              • revise iron, the blast and steel making furnaces 
              • video: conversion of iron to steel p158 and p166
              • Zinc extraction, p 160
              • structure of alloys, p 167
              • rust and rust prevention methods, plastic, plating, galvanising, sacrificial, 161-164
              • video on rusting and prevention
              • video on rusting and galvanising
              revise: some were doing an exam or play last term
              prac
              • test for carbonate if time chloride bromide iodide
              • crystallisation and testing of FeSO4 test for hydrogen
              • oxidation (rusting) of Fe by conversion to FeO in flame and reaction as a basic oxide
              • set up rusting of nails tubes p162
              • testing for Fe II and Fe III ions
              hw
               diagram of ship with equations, p64

              10
              obj
              • Learn the terms atom, molecule, compound
              • learn why diffusion takes place
              text
              pp 6 - 14

              act
              • note on copying results!
              • the m. pt. explanation and result
              • Draw the diffusion diagrams, p6 & 7
              • copy the table for metals and non metals , p11
              • Definition of: atom, element, molecule p10-11
              • Compounds, diagram p13
              • video on Brownian Motion
              prac
              • condensation of steam against an cooled surface
              • sublimation of ammonium chloride
              • KMnO4 diffusion in hot and cold water
              • sublimation CO2 NH4Cl
              • photos of the diffusion
              • relative diffusion of ammonia and HCl
              • diffusion of ions: Pb(NO3)2 and KI
              • time permitting Brownian Motion of milk and talc using a microscope
              • read the syllabus content for topic 1
              • copy and learn the check-list, p8
              hw
              • explain with diagrams: filter and evaporate
              8
              obj
              to
              • consolidate the idea of diffusion in terms of particles
              • show the idea of particle velocity-temperature dependence
              text
              pp72-73

              act
              using diffusion p72

              vocab
              • stir
              • diffuse
              • filter
              • dissolve
              • variable
              • syrup
              prac
              • making tea from a teabag intro to filtering too
              • activity p78 dye in water at different temperatures
              hw
              graph from p73

              11.9.19

              week 3 16 sep






              Y13 dissolve away their problems


              reminder all groups please look at the week ahead before you come to the lesson. Even if it's just looking at the vocabulary... Every little helps




              Y13

              obj 
              to
              • relate hydration to both lattice and solution enthalpies
              • use the idea of polarity to descibe water-ion association
              • propose methods to determine enthalpy changes in solution
              • relate the solubilities of compounds to their solution and lattice enthalpies
              • recall the basics of electrochemistry and circuits
              text
              pp 265-272
              pp 273-277

              act

              • enthalpy of solution definition and explanation p265
              • solvation molecular diagram p265
              • q12 a nd b p265
              • enthalpy of hydration p265 definition p266
              • q13 p266
              • calculation Hess diagram p266
              • q15 p267
              • sulfates p267-268
              • intro to electrochem. repasar igcse electrolysis 
              • Q=It p276
              prac
              • preparation of the sulfates p 267
              • estimation of solubility of the sulfates
              • electrolysis of Cu2+ containing solution with C and Cu electrodes
              hw
              choose a lab report (share the salts among us)

              Y12 
              obj
              to learn
              • properties and interconversion of liquid and solid states
              • vapour pressure
              • the definitions for different types of change reaction, formation, neutralisation atomisation, hydration
              text
              pp76-96

              act
              • Mr apparatus p76
              • liquid state and examples, p77
              • vapour pressure nitrogen and oxygen in air
              • solid state with structure examples p78-84
              • recycling p84
              prac
              • enthalpy of neutralisation HCl + NaOH
              • enthalpy of hydration anhydrous and hydrated CuSO4
              hw
              calculations for mcΔt for reaction and molar

              Y11
              obj
              • to distinguish between a sulfate and  sulfite
              • to identify unknown metal ions by their flame colour
              • revise the definition of oxidation and reduction in terms of electrons
              • revise the test for hydrogen
              • learn how to test for chromium III ions
              text
              • chromium: pp 13, 83, 144, 145, 154, 163, 156
              • tests: pp 80, 156
              • analysis section: pp 161-263
              act
              • intro video to chromium largest use: chrome-plating
              • choose the chromium video from the The Periodic Table
              • oxidation number in answer to where does the VII come from in manganate VII
              • oxidation number of sulfur in sulfite and sulfate
              prac
              • preparation of acid rain from SO2 + H2O
              • to distinguish sulfite from sulfate
              • testing the acid rain with a carbonate revise limewater and CO2 testing
              • testing the acid rain with KMnO4
              • testing for chromium III ions if time revise amphoteric and do the same for Zn missed from last term
              • test for nitrate and chloride bromide iodide
              hw
              q1 p263

              Y10
              obj
              • to understand melting, boiling
              • to understand freezing and condensation
              • learn the differences between elements, compounds and mixtures
              • the idea that these are physical changes
              • the idea that these changes are reversible 
              text
               pp 1-8

              act
              • revision cross sectional diagrams and their scale
              • boiling water on Everest
              • melting ice cream
              • making gold ingots
              • define melting, boiling, condensing, freezing and sublimation
              • diagram of states p9 or from here
              • graph p9
              • q6 p9 
              • impurities elevation b.pt. depression f.pt.
              prac
              • qualitative observation of ice meting
              • qualitative observation of stearic acid melting
              • qualitative observation of napthalene melting
              • boiling point of distilled water link with video on Everest
              • determination of melting point
              • sublimation of NH4Cl
              hw 
              diagrams of mpt tube experiment as guidelines here

              Y8
              obj
              to learn
              • the meaning of diffusion
              • to explain diffusion in terms of particle theory
              • the idea that particles are in random motion
              text
              pp70-71

              vocab
              • particle
              • diffusion
              • dye
              • bromine
              act
              • copy the introductory pargraph p70
              • draw and colour the diagram sequence p70
              • copy the summary p71
              prac
              • the diffusion of KMnO4
              • the diffusion of bromine
              • large scale diffusion; wind and perfume in the atmosphere
              hw
              • as here and...
              • drawing diagrams for the KMnO4 experiment

              28.8.19

              week 2 09 sep




              week 2 already
              keep thinking safe

              don't be the first to burn your fingers






              Y13
              obj
              to
              • learn the factors which affect lattice energy (le)
              • how size of ion affects le
              • the relationship le and enthalpy of solution
              • text
              • pp 261-265
              act
              • from memory and with data book bhs for LiF and MgCl2 (p261)
              • factors affecting le p262
              • prediction of lattice energy related to ionic radius
              • graph p262
              • polarisation of ions, p263
              • decomposition of carbonates, p264
              • stability of nitrates p264
              • enthalpy changes in solution p265
              • q2 p265
              • review of electron affinity for Gp VII
              prac
              • cambridge practical 2: gas volumes
              • preparation of MgO realted to lattice energy via this method
              • precipitation (or otherwise) of Mg and Ba sulphates
              • design and prepare suitable solutions for the preparation of hydrated magnesium sulfate to assess its Mr and water of crystallisation.

              hw
              remember the format of the paper 5? choose a lab report for any one at this sort of level

              Y12
              obj
              to learn
              • some experimental methods for determining Mr from ideal gas equation
              • use examples of the ideal gas equation
              • the terms liquid state vapor vapour pressure
              • the terms solid state as ionic and metallic lattices
              • that alloys are mixtures of metals
              • how to distinguish simple and giant molecular structures
              • some ideas of recycling
              • the need for correctly balanced equations
              text
              pp 74-85

              act
              • graphs p74
              • Mr via vaporisation p76
              • liquids and vapours p77
              • ionic lattice p78
              • metallic lattice p79
              • simple molecules p80
              • giant molecular structures p81
              prac
              • preparation of MgO and Mg(NO3)
              • the decomposition of Mg(NO3)2  and ID of gases
              • conversion of MgO to sulfate nitrate chloride
              hw

              • Equations with ions from prac.
              • Draw the structure of MgO

              11
              obj
              the idea that:
              • analysis is an important branch of chemistry
              • the appearance of a substance can give evidence for identity
              • flame colours can be used to identify metal ions
              • sodium hydroxide can be used to further identify metal ions
              text
              pp 261-263

              vocab
              • acidic
              • basic
              • amphoteric
              • neutral
              act
              • revise the analysis stuff from acids, bases and salts
              • note and vocab check on  acid base neutralise
              • video on acid rain and reduction of the effects of acid rain
              • note about testing for CrIII
              • the difference between qualitative and quantitative analysis (p261)
              • copy and learn the appearance table, p261 (note on care with smell!)
              • copy the flame test table, p 261
              • copy the ions which can be tested with sodium hydroxide
              • stick in analysis sheets
              • revise formulae from ions
              • revise gas preparation ad collection
              • revision of chemical formulae involving hydroxides OH-
              • revise how to answer gcse questions jun 2016 p4 q 1 qnd 2
              prac
              • flame tests for the positive ions as groups Li, Na, K Cu
              • test for Cr III
              • test for sulfite
              • test for SO2
              • revision of the term amphoteric then prep of ZnSO4 and testing using aq NaOH and NH3
              hw
              none for first week

              10
              obj
              • learn the lab rules
              • recognise hazard warnings
              • state the distinguishing properties of solids, liquids and gases p2
              • describe the structure of solids, liquids and gases in terms of particle separation, arrangement and types of motion. diagrams, p3
              • describe changes of state in terms of melting, boiling, evaporation, freezing, condensation and sublimation diagram and graph, p5
              • to become familiar with the syllabus and videos here
              text
              pp. 1-8

              act
              • copy the lab rules
              • revise and draw the more common hazard-symbols
              • chemistry is everywhere, but where?
              • diagrams s, l, g: here
              • copy and learn definitions s, l, g p2
              • vocab: solid, liquid, gas, particle, molecule, atom, structure, state of matter, change of state, melt, boil, condense,sublime, freeze
              prac
              • m.pt. stearic acid antipolillas if time
              • b.pt. ethanol
              • b.pt. methanol
              hw
              none for first week
              diagram of your experiment find your one

              8
              both group sync week
              obj
              as week 1 and have a go at the following instructions practical

              26.8.19

              week 1 02 sep




              A big Chemistry welcome back

              and remember examination candidates...

              whilst Y10 have five terms ahead,
              Y11-13 have just two











              first week think safe

              learn the lab rules
              know the hazard symbols






              13
              obj
              to
              • define and explain the terms lattice energy, ionisation energy and electron affinity
              • construct a born-haber cycle (bhc)
              • use a bhc to determine lattice energy
              text
              act
              prac
              • revise prep of gases O2 and Cl2
              • preparation of  MgO by burning in oxygen
              • preparation of MgCl2 by burning in chlorine
              hw
              repasar las clases

              12
              obj
              to be able to 
              • describe an ideal gas in terms of kinetic theory
              • relate ideal behaviour to particle size, pressure and temperature
              • state use and explain the general gas equation pV=nRT
              text
              pp72-76

              act
              • lab rules, hazard symbols, syllabus and sow data booklet exams etc.
              • states of mater p73
              • kinetic theory p74
              • ideal gases p74
              • limitations p 75
              prac
              determination of  b.pt for unknown liquid

              hw
              none first week

              11
              obj
              the idea that:
              • analysis is an important branch of chemistry
              • the appearance of a substance can give evidence for identity
              • flame colours can be used to identify metal ions
              • sodium hydroxide can be used to further identify metal ions
              text
              • sulfate test p126
              • acid base summary pp 255-257
              • analysis summary pp 261-263
              vocab
              coat-hanger

              act
              • analysis sheet as given in paper 5
              • revise the analysis stuff from acids, bases and salts
              • revise that oxides can be acidic, basic or amphoteric in particular summary p257
              • copy each item from the supplement of the analysis stuff and summarise it with an example
              • video on acid rain
              • video on acid deposition and what we can do to reduce it
              • note about testing for CrIII
              • the difference between qualitative and quantitative analysis (p261)
              • copy and learn the appearance table, p261 (note on care with smell!)
              • copy the flame test table, p 261
              • copy the ions which can be tested with sodium hydroxide
              • stick in analysis sheets
              • revise formulae from ions
              • revise gas preparation ad collection
              • revision of chemical formulae involving hydroxides OH-
              prac
              • revise flame tests for the positive ions as groups Li, Na, K Cu
              • test for Cr III
              • test for sulfite
              • test for SO2
              • pptn. of Al(OH)3 and dissolving in both acid and alkali --> amphoteric
              • revision of the term amphoteric then prep of ZnSO4 and testing using aq NaOH and NH3
              hw
              read the blog tab at quimicalanucia Y11

              10
              obj
              • learn the lab rules
              • recognise hazard warnings
              • state the distinguishing properties of solids, liquids and gases p2
              • describe the structure of solids, liquids and gases in terms of particle separation, arrangement and types of motion. diagrams, p3
              • describe changes of state in terms of melting, boiling, evaporation, freezing, condensation and sublimation diagram and graph, p5
              • syllabus and videos here
              text
              pp. 1-8

              vocab
              • coat-hanger
              • solid
              • liquid
              • gas
              • particle
              • molecule
              • atom
              • structure
              • state
              • change of state
              • melt
              • boil
              • condense
              • sublime
              • freeze
              act:
              • copy the lab rules
              • revise and draw the more common hazard-symbols
              • chemistry is everywhere, but where?
              • chemical reactions and energy mascletà
              • save time by drawing simple cross sectional diagrams
              • diagrams s, l, g: here
              • copy and learn definitions s, l, g (p2)
              • learn to use the vocab
              prac
              • m.pt. stearic acid antipolillas if time
              • b.pt. ethanol
              • b.pt. methanol
              hw
              read the blog tab at quimicalanucia Y10

              Y8
              obj
              to learn
              • the importance of safety in the chemistry laboratory
              • the names of three states of matter as solid liquid and gs
              • how to represent the three states
              • the terms melting freezing condensing boiling
              • the term particle theory
              vocab
              • coat-hanger
              • solid
              • liquid
              • gas
              • boil
              • freeze
              • melt
              • evaporate
              • condense
              text
              pp 68-69

              act
              • copy and learn the rules of the lab
              • cut out and label the hazard symbols
              • draw the three states of matter p68
              • sketching diagrams for the ...
              • changing state p69
              • look at the summary of particle theory
              prac
              • taking the temperature of melting ice-water mixture
              • condensing steam against a cold surface
              hw
              none first week