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Unit 5: The Elements

Reading
​BJU Chemistry book: Ch. 5 "Elements"
AP Classroom: Unit 2 "Molecular and Ionic Compound Structure and Properties" 
AP Princeton Review: Unit 2

Topics
  • The Periodic Table
  • Periodic trends: Atomic radius, ionic radius, ionization energy, electron affinity, electronegativity

Labs
  • Hydrogen lab: Prepare and test hydrogen gas 
  • Graphing Periodic Trends weblab
  • Spacecraft CO2 Removal research assignment
_periodic_trends_lecture_2023_-_has_all_the_periodic_trends_graphics.docx
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Print this Periodic Table if you haven't already, and bring to class from now on
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Hydrogen lab
We will make and test hydrogen gas. This is a classic lab making and collecting this important gas, and testing it under different conditions. Remember to bring the lab handout! 
h2_lab_handout.pdf
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student_exemplar: hydrogen_lab_report.pdf
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Graphing Periodic Trends weblab
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​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 astronauts - eliminated from a spacecraft? How do you prevent it from building up and poisoning the astronauts?" 
  1. Describe the system used
  2. Write the chemical reaction(s) taking place, using the proper symbols
  3. Include sketches, diagrams and any relevant pictures
co2_research_-_student_examples DO YOUR OWN WORK!
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