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  Catalysts, Reaction Rate, Experimental Design, Scientific Method, Chemical Change, Error Analysis, Balancing Equations, Percent Yield, Stoichiometry, Chemical Change, Measurements, Error Analysis, Dimensional Analysis | High School

  Lesson Plan: Catalysis & Catalytic Converters Mark as Favorite (11 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will be introduced to catalysts while expanding their knowledge of chemical reactions and stoichiometry. They will first learn about catalytic converters and then be challenged to create the best “catalytic converter” of hydrogen peroxide to oxygen gas in an inquiry-based activity.

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  Mole Concept, Significant Figures, Dimensional Analysis, Measurements, Scientific Notation, Molar Mass, Molecular Formula | High School

  Activity: Can You Color A Mole? Mark as Favorite (90 Favorites)

  In this activity, students determine how many moles of paraffin are used when they color a piece of paper as well as how many molecules and moles of wax are in one crayon.

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  Mole Concept, Measurements, Dimensional Analysis, Molar Mass | High School

  Lab: Calculating Moles Mark as Favorite (69 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will have the opportunity to practice conducting the chemist’s way of counting atoms and molecules by using the mole. They will determine the mass of various common elements and compounds and convert this data into values of moles, atoms and molecules. This will allow students to realize the connection between commonly used laboratory chemicals and the quantitative data and calculations that are such a fundamental part of chemistry.

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  Mole Concept, Dimensional Analysis, Measurements | High School

  Activity: Bring Me A Mole Mark as Favorite (77 Favorites)

  In this lab, students take an abstract concept, the mole, and turn it into a real measurable concept.

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  Density, Dimensional Analysis, Review, Measurements, Accuracy, Accuracy, Experimental Design, Error Analysis | High School, Middle School

  Lab: Bowling Ball—Will it Sink or Float in Water? Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will find the density of a bowling ball to determine whether it will sink or float in water.

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  Isotopes, Atomic Mass, Measurements | High School

  Activity: Beanium Isotopes Mark as Favorite (46 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will determine the average atomic mass of a sample of an imaginary element called Beanium.

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  Stoichiometry, Percent Yield, Classification of Reactions, Balancing Equations, Chemical Change, Dimensional Analysis, Error Analysis, Measurements, Accuracy | High School

  Lab: Baking Soda Stoichiometry Mark as Favorite (54 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will decompose baking soda and use stoichiometry to determine the proper balanced chemical equation of its decomposition.

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  Titrations, Limiting Reactant, Acid Base Reactions, Indicators, Chemical Change, Equivalence Point, Stoichiometry, Balancing Equations, Chemical Change, Graphing, Error Analysis, Chemical Change, Error Analysis, Measurements, Concentration, Molarity | High School

  Lab: Acid-Base Mole Ratio Mark as Favorite (13 Favorites)

  In this lab, students study several concepts, including acid-base reactions, limiting reactants, and stoichiometry, by observing the contained reaction of acetic acid (diluted vinegar) with sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda) in an unconventional, cost effective titration.

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  Chemical Change, Gas Laws, Stoichiometry, Balancing Equations, Volume, Dimensional Analysis, Mole Concept | High School

  Project: Air Bag Stoichiometry Mark as Favorite (121 Favorites)

  In this lab, students make real-world connections of stoichiometry with the design of car air bags.

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  Limiting Reactant, Acid Base Reactions, Stoichiometry, Indicators, pH, Dimensional Analysis, Mole Concept, Measurements, Concentration, Molarity | High School

  Lab: Acid/Base Stoichiometry Mark as Favorite (12 Favorites)

  In this lab, students experience a limiting reactant and can physically see the difference in amounts of product generated. They also see which reactant is in excess.

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  Strong vs Weak, Titrations, Acid Base Reactions, Equivalence Point, Indicators, pH, Concentration, Molarity, Measurements | High School

  Lab: Acid Base Reactions Mark as Favorite (6 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will witness a reaction between an acid and base. One will be strong, and the other may be weak or strong--it's up to them to determine.

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  Dimensional Analysis, Significant Figures, Measurements, Error Analysis, Accuracy, Interdisciplinary | High School

  Lab: Nanoscale and Self-Assembly Mark as Favorite (10 Favorites)

  In this lab, students determine both the diameter of one single BB and the length of an oleic acid molecule.

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  Measurements, SI Units, Accuracy, Introduction | High School

  Activity: Mysteriously Melodramatic & Maniacal Metric Measurements Mark as Favorite (52 Favorites)

  In this activity, students predict the measurements of objects using metric units. They then take the actual measurements and compare them to their predictions.

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  Mole Concept, Dimensional Analysis, Density | High School

  Lab: Moles of Food Mark as Favorite (60 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will analyze the nutrition label of a variety of foods to find the amount of specific elements in each serving. Students are asked to evaluate and compare the data in a series of questions, in order to convert the values to moles. This lab gives students the opportunity to see the connection between the chemistry mole concept and everyday foods.

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  Limiting Reactant, Classification of Reactions, Stoichiometry, Balancing Equations, Error Analysis | High School

  Lab: Mole Relationships in a Single Displacement Reaction Mark as Favorite (24 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will carry out a reaction between metallic copper and an aqueous solution of silver nitrate to determine the mole ratio between the reactants and the products and write a balanced equation based on the data.

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  Molarity, Concentration, Mixtures, Solute & Solvent, Dimensional Analysis, Mole Concept, Measurements | High School

  Lab: Molarity of a Solution Mark as Favorite (42 Favorites)

  In this lab, students calculate concentrations of and perform dilutions of Kool-Aid and juice solutions.

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  Mole Concept, Measurements, Dimensional Analysis | High School

  Lesson Plan: Molar Marks Mark as Favorite (10 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will better understand the mole concept by using chalk to write their name on a sidewalk and finding out the composition of chalk through research.

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  Separating Mixtures, Percent Composition, Mixtures, Interdisciplinary, Measurements | Middle School

  Lab: Metallic Breakfast Mark as Favorite (8 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will separate iron filings from iron-fortified breakfast cereals. Students will use the recorded data to conduct percent composition calculations.

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  Measurements, Introduction, Dimensional Analysis, Scientific Notation, Error Analysis, Significant Figures, Accuracy, Density, Error Analysis, Interdisciplinary, Accuracy | High School

  Lab: Math and Measurement Mark as Favorite (98 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will practice introductory math skills that will be used in chemistry all year. This includes metric conversion, significant figures, scientific notation, dimensional analysis, density, percent error, accuracy and precision, as well as using lab equipment.

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  Percent Composition, Scientific Method, Introduction, Percent Composition | Middle School

  Lab: Mass Percent Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will develop a theory of how to calculate percent composition.

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  Conservation of Mass, Measurements, Conservation of Mass, Chemical Change, Observations, Physical Change, Chemical Change | High School, Middle School

  Lab: Mass & Change Mark as Favorite (16 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will use unified particle pictures of solid, liquid, and gas to explain the law of conservation of mass after carrying out various experiments.