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  Exothermic & Endothermic, Classification of Reactions, Energy Diagrams, Bond Energy, Activation Energy, Temperature, Chemical Change | Middle School, High School

  Activity: Simulation Activity: Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions Mark as Favorite (96 Favorites)

  In this simulation, students will evaluate the energy changes in an endothermic and an exothermic chemical reaction. Through the use of this simulation students will have the opportunity to compare how energy is absorbed and released in each reaction. Additionally, students will make a connection between the standard energy diagrams associated with each reaction type.

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  Chemical Change, Classification of Reactions, Balancing Equations, Observations, Chemical Change | High School

  Lab: It's Time to React Mark as Favorite (72 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will conduct four chemical reactions and analyze each for indicators of a chemical reaction. Based on their observations students will write a balanced chemical equation for each reaction as well as identify the reaction type for each reaction.

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  Acid Rain, Chemical Change, Acid Base Reactions, pH, Chemical Change, Classification of Reactions, Observations, Interdisciplinary | High School

  Activity: Investigating Acid Rain Mark as Favorite (28 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will investigate the chemistry of acid rain through web based research. Students will also have the opportunity to observe the reaction between a common acid and a material in a week long simulation and relate their findings to the effects of acid rain.

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  Identifying an Unknown, Culminating Project, Classification of Reactions, Experimental Design, Scientific Method, Interdisciplinary, Review, Balancing Equations, Stoichiometry, Concentration, Molarity | High School

  Lab: The Culminating Unknown Mark as Favorite (35 Favorites)

  In this lab, students identify an unknown from a list of 12 possible compounds by designing a procedure and using evidence to prove their claim. They must draw from knowledge gained throughout the year to properly develop a procedure to identify the unknown.

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  Combustion, Chemical Change, Catalysts, Acid Base Reactions, Chemical Change, Balancing Equations, Classification of Reactions, Observations, Chemical Change | High School, Middle School

  Demonstration: Stop & Go Gases Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will witness the ability of carbon dioxide to extinguish a flame and oxygen to feed a flame. They will also be introduced to the concept of catalysts. This demonstration could also be used as an opportunity to practice writing and balancing equations and classifying chemical reactions.

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  Classification of Reactions, Conductivity, Chemical Change, Precipitate | High School

  Demonstration: Sterno Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will observe a decomposition reaction that triggers a precipitate reaction that prevents a solution from conducting electricity.

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  Classification of Reactions, Balancing Equations | High School

  Lesson Plan: Geometric Equations Challenge Mark as Favorite (43 Favorites)

  In this lesson plan, students find patterns in the reactions between several geometric shapes and then learn about the five main types of reactions.

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  Reduction, Classification of Reactions, Redox Reaction, Functional Groups, Chemical Change | High School

  Lab: Silver Test Tube Holiday Ornament Mark as Favorite (22 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will carry out a reduction reaction in order to create a silver-plated test tube that can be used as a holiday ornament.

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  Chemical Change, Limiting Reactant, Classification of Reactions, Percent Yield, Stoichiometry, Concentration, Molarity, Mole Concept, Dimensional Analysis | High School

  Demonstration: First Day Review Mark as Favorite (20 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students see evidence of a chemical reaction.

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  Molecular Formula, Stoichiometry, Law of Definite Proportions, Dimensional Analysis, Mole Concept, Classification of Reactions | High School

  Lab: Finding the Formula of Magnesium Oxide Mark as Favorite (25 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will recognize that oxygen has mass and that heating can involve and increase in mass as an element reacts to become an oxide

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  Chemical Change, Classification of Reactions, Balancing Equations, Observations, Chemical Change | High School

  Lab: Recycling Copper: Understanding Chemical Reactions Mark as Favorite (39 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will demonstrate their understanding of writing, balancing, translating, and identifying types of chemical reactions. While doing so, they will learn about the process of recycling copper.

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  Classification of Reactions, Oxidation, Reduction, Percent Yield, Stoichiometry, Chemical Change, Redox Reaction, Activity Series, Error Analysis, Dimensional Analysis, Mole Concept, Measurements | High School

  Lab: Extracting Copper From Ore Mark as Favorite (17 Favorites)

  In this lab, students extract copper from copper carbonate using two different methods, and then determine which industrial method is most effective.

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  Conservation of Mass, Conservation of Matter, Chemical Change, Classification of Reactions, Percent Yield, Balancing Equations, Error Analysis, Accuracy, Chemical Change, Chemical Properties, Conservation of Mass, Conservation of Matter, Observations, Separating Mixtures | High School

  Lab: Reactions of Copper Mark as Favorite (14 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will convert copper metal into different copper compounds and then back to copper to illustrate conservation of matter.

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  Classification of Reactions, Combustion, Heat of Combustion, Balancing Equations | High School

  Demonstration: Exploding Pumpkin Mark as Favorite (16 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will witness a chemical reaction create an explosion inside of a pumpkin. They will write balanced equations for the reactions that take place and will complete stoichiometry and thermochemistry calculations.

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  Chemical Change, Density, Classification of Reactions, Balancing Equations, Observations, Chemical Change | High School

  Demonstration: Preparation of Hydrogen Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this demo, students witness a single displacement reaction between zinc and sulfuric acid that produces hydrogen gas. The gas is collected via water displacement and ignited.

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  Exothermic & Endothermic, Chemical Change, Heat, Temperature, Classification of Reactions | Middle School, High School

  Lab: Designing Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions Mark as Favorite (20 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will design and test an experiment for producing either an endothermic or an exothermic reaction. The goal of the lab is for students to successfully construct a reproducible procedure for a reaction that either releases or absorbs thermal energy, and that can be supported with data.

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  Classification of Reactions, Balancing Equations, Chemical Change, Conservation of Mass, Observations | High School

  Lab: Classifying Reaction Types Mark as Favorite (105 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will carry out seven reactions and classify their reaction types. They will make observations, predict products, and balance the equations that represent the chemical reactions that are occurring.

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  Classification of Reactions, Culminating Project, Review, Interdisciplinary | High School

  Project: Classifying Reaction Types Mini Poster Mark as Favorite (78 Favorites)

  In this activity, students display their knowledge of the five main types of chemical reactions on a miniature sized poster.

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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 (60 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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  Chemical Change, Classification of Reactions, Oxidation, Reduction, Redox Reaction, Electrons, Electron Transfer, Observations, Inferences, Chemical Change | Middle School

  Lesson Plan: One Tube Reaction Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will observe a chemical change involving oxidation and reduction.

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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 (28 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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  Exothermic & Endothermic, Classification of Reactions, Energy Diagrams, Bond Energy, Activation Energy, Temperature, Chemical Change | Middle School, High School

  Simulation: Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions Mark as Favorite (44 Favorites)

  In the November 2016 simulation, students will evaluate the energy changes in an endothermic and an exothermic chemical reaction. Students will have the opportunity to compare how energy is absorbed and released in each reaction, and will make a connection between the standard energy diagrams associated with each reaction type.