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Objectives
Lesson 2: Advanced Chemistry
Learn first-hand the fundamental Highlights:
principles of this essential science
· Atoms are made of a core
as you perform real chemistry
group of neutrons and
experiments.
protons, with an electron
For example, you will experiment cloud circling the nucleus.
with fuels and combustion, make
· Elements A substance made
your own hydrochloric acid,
up of only one particular kind
separate mixtures, produce oxygen
of atom is called a chemical
gas, and more.
element, and you can find a
In doing these experiments, you whole slew of these on the
will build a strong foundation in periodic table.
chemistry as you are exposed to a
· A molecule is the smallest
broad range of chemical unit of a compound that still
phenomena and hands-on lab has the compound’s
experience. As you gain experience properties attached to it.
with the tools and chemicals of the Molecules are made up of
two or more atoms held
modern chemistry lab, you with
together by covalent bonds.
also learn advanced topics such as
chemical equations, atomic · Avogadro’s constant
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structures and the periodic table — (6.022 x 10 ) Chemists like
concepts that are critical to to use it to help keep track of
continued study of chemistry. the particles in a chemical
reaction.
This lab is an excellent way to
prepare for high-school level, and · Moles A mole is a unit of
measurement, just like
even college level, chemistry.
inches or meters. One mole
Here’s what you can expect to pick is the amount of a substance
up during your lesson on that has the same number of
chemistry: particles as found in 12
grams of carbon C-12, which
is 6.022 x 10 particles.
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· Balancing Chemical
Reactions Learning how to
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