Page 111 - Microsoft Word - LessonPlan-Overview.doc
P. 111
Objectives
Lesson 1: Intermediate Chemistry
Split the water molecule, fire · An acid-base reaction deals
copper ions across a solution, with reactions that involve
capture oxide gases, create a hydrogen (protons).
magnesium battery, and more with
· Atoms are made of a core
this lesson in chemistry.
group of neutrons and
You’ll also be able to identify the protons, with an electron
elements in different chemical cloud circling the nucleus.
substances with dazzling colors in
· Elements A substance made
flame tests.
up of only one particular kind
With this lesson, you will begin to of atom is called a chemical
build a strong foundation in element, and you can find a
chemistry with exposure to a broad whole slew of these on the
range of chemical phenomena and periodic table. The number
hands-on laboratory experience. assigned to the chemical
Here’s what you can expect to element refers to the number
learn about by the end of the of protons in the nucleus.
lesson:
· A molecule is the smallest
Highlights: unit of a compound that still
has the compound’s
· Acids react with metals and properties attached to it.
can burn your skin. They Molecules are made up of
register between 1 and 7 on two or more atoms held
the pH scale. together by covalent bonds.
· The electrons in the
· Bases are slippery and can
outermost shell are the ones
also burn your skin. They
that form the bonds with
measure between 7 and 14
other atoms.
on the pH scale.
· When one atom accepts or
· pH stands for “power of donates an electron to
hydrogen” and is a measure another atom, an ionic bond
of how acidic a substance is. is formed.
© 2010 Supercharged Science www.ScienceLearningSpace.com
513
