Unit 5: The Elements (Periodic table and properties)
Reading
BJU Chemistry book: Ch. 5 "Elements"
Zumdahl Chemistry Ch. 7 "Atomic structure and periodicity"
Topics
Labs
BJU Chemistry book: Ch. 5 "Elements"
Zumdahl Chemistry Ch. 7 "Atomic structure and periodicity"
Topics
- Periodic table
- Periodic trends
- Ionization energy
- Electron affinity
- Electronegativity
Labs
- Hydrogen gas lab
- Graphing Periodic Trends
Left: Pure Gold (chemical symbol = Au) Right: Fools Gold (Pyrite = FeS2)

Print this Periodic Table if you haven't already, and bring to class from now on |

periodic_trends_handout.docx |
Lecture outline:
- The periodic table and its historic development
- Atomic radius, ionic radius
- Electron affinity, ionization energy, and electronegativity
- Overview of the main groups on the periodic table
Hydrogen lab
We will make and test hydrogen gas. A classic lab exercise making and collecting this important gas, and testing it under different conditions.
We will make and test hydrogen gas. A classic lab exercise making and collecting this important gas, and testing it under different conditions.

h2_lab_handout.pdf |

student_exemplar: hydrogen_lab_report.pdf |
Graphing Periodic Trends weblab

graphing_periodic_trends_weblab.docx |
Homework with video

4._the_elements_homework_.docx |
Spacecraft CO2 Removal assignment
Research the following and submit a 1-1/2 to 2 page report – “How is carbon dioxide gas – which is exhaled by humans - eliminated from a spacecraft? How do they prevent it from building up and poisoning the astronauts?"
Research the following and submit a 1-1/2 to 2 page report – “How is carbon dioxide gas – which is exhaled by humans - eliminated from a spacecraft? How do they prevent it from building up and poisoning the astronauts?"
- Describe the system used
- Write the chemical reaction(s) taking place, using the proper symbols
- Include sketches, diagrams and any relevant pictures