Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Chem Chap 6 test review

Chemistry Chap 6 Test Review

1.     Know the names for all the groups including alternative names.  Ex representative elements are also called Group A elements

2.     understand the dif. between period and group  and how the table is organized  both the modern table and the Mendeeev  table

3.     Matching an element’s name to the symbol  .  Example “Sodium”  You would have to know that symbol is Na

4.     Mendeev vs Dalton’s table

5.     Identify the metals vs Nonmentals  and the metalloids

6.     Know the properties of metals, nonmetals and metalloids

7.     Write out electron configurations for a given element  clues  like 4th energy level noble gas  o third energy level halogen

8.     Which subatomic particle plays the most important role in the properties?

9.     Know the periodic and group trends for size, ion size, electronegativity, ionization energy    Many many questions  here

10. Cation vs anion.   Know why each forms

11. Predict the ionic charge passed on the periodic location



Thursday, December 4, 2014

Physics Chap 4 Numbered Heads Test Review Concepts

1.      Explain the relationship between the motion of an object and the net external force acting on the object.  Understand and be able to apply Newton’s First Law to situations involving an object at rest or in motion.

2.     What is net force?  Draw and analyze a force diagram to determine net force.


3.     What is equilibrium?  What are the two ways in which an object can be in equilibrium?

4.     Be able to calculate the acceleration of an object of known mass caused by a known net force (Newton’s Second Law).   If the net force is doubled while the mass stays the same, by how much does the acceleration change?  If the mass is doubled while the net force stays the same, by how much does the acceleration change?   


5.     Be able to identify action-reaction pairs of forces and apply Newton’s Third Law to determine the magnitude and direction of the forces.

6.     Explain the difference between mass and weight.  Be able to calculate weight in Newtons from a mass in kg.


7.     What is normal force?  Be able to determine the magnitude and direction of normal forces.

8.     Explain the difference between static and kinetic friction.  Use coefficients of friction to calculate frictional force.  Be able to determine frictional force for an object in equilibrium or an object with a known acceleration.

9.     What is tension?  Be able to analyze a force diagram to determine the tension in a rope pulling on an object.


Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Physics Chap 4 Numbered Heads Review

1. Form into the designated groups

2. Take out one full sheet of paper per group and list the name of the group at the top. Then list the names of the group members and place numbers next to each name (1, 2, 3…..If four members then write 4 also). It doesn’t matter who gets what number.

3. Hand the paper to the instructor. It will be used for ASSESSMENT and graded.

4. Begin reviewing/ LEARNING the listed CONCEPTS. Make up sample questions related to the concept. Try to imagine what question the teacher will ask. Time is limited; so don’t waste it!

5. Once you understand the concepts yourself locate the group members who do not understand  by assessing them. Do not ask yes or no ASSESSMENT questions.

Good ASSESSMENT. “Sam, could you show me how to do number three on the list?”

Poor Assessment. “Do you guys all know it?”

Now teach them how to answer the questions you have formulated.  

6. When the instructor calls a number randomly (ex. = 3) the three will go to a designated area alone and respond to a similar question. Make sure they have something to write with and a CALCULATOR. After they leave begin studying the next set of concepts for the next round.

7. After a short amount of time the person will then return to the group and their answer will be graded by the TEACHER and given to the entire group as a communal score.

8. The returning group member may be called again so they should receive extra instruction to help get caught up.

9. The scores are added at the end to determine WINNERS. The top three groups receive extra points on the test.

1.      Explain the relationship between the motion of an object and the net external force acting on the object.  Understand and be able to apply Newton’s First Law to situations involving an object at rest or in motion.

2.     What is net force?  Draw and analyze a force diagram to determine net force.


3.     What is equilibrium?  What are the two ways in which an object can be in equilibrium?

4.     Be able to determine the acceleration of an object of known mass caused by a known net force (Newton’s Second Law). 


5.     Be able to identify action-reaction pairs of forces and apply Newton’s Third Law to determine the magnitude and direction of the forces.

6.     Explain the difference between mass and weight.  Be able to calculate weight in Newtons from a mass in kg.


7.     What is normal force?  Be able to determine the magnitude and direction of normal forces.

8.     Explain the difference between static and kinetic friction.  Use coefficients of friction to calculate frictional force.  Be able to determine frictional force for an object in equilibrium or an object with a known acceleration.

Monday, November 10, 2014

Chemistry Chap 4 study guide

Chemistry Chap 4 Study Guide

11.     Know the difference between protons, neutrons, electrons, atoms, and nucleus.  Be able to compare mass and know location for each.

22.     Know the difference for each:   mass number, atomic mass unit, atomic number, atomic mass, isotope.  Be able to calculate neutrons given atomic number and mass number.

33.     Names and famous accomplishments or contributions  for Democritus, Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, Millikan

44.      In Ar-40 what does the 40 represent?

55.     Be able to which choice has the correct element symbol, # protons and electrons given a periodic table as reference.

6.6     Be able to pick out the isotopes from a list of combinations of protons and neutrons

77.     Isotopes, isotopes, isotopes,  many questions on isotopes!

88.     Be  able to pick out an isotope that has the same number of neutrons as Hydrogen-3

99.     From the Endothermic, Exothermic  lab, remember the chemicals involved for each.  

110. Be able to say where the Vernier software was located.


111. There are four questions drawing final EDD diagrams including polyatomic ions.