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  Classification of Reactions, Predicting Products, Balancing Equations | High School

  Activity: Reactant Scramble Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will be challenged to apply their understanding of chemical reactions. They will analyze and organize provided reactant cards in order to create four correct chemical equations that can each be categorized as a specific type of chemical reaction. In order to be successful, students will use their knowledge of solubility rules, activity series, and ionic bonding.

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  Classification of Reactions, Chemical Change, Predicting Products | High School

  Lab: Decomposition of Copper (II) Carbonate Mark as Favorite (14 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will thermally decompose copper (II) carbonate, then collect the oxides produced in the reaction and combine them with water to create synthesis reactions.

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  Classification of Reactions, Balancing Equations | High School

  Activity: Partner Work: Classifying and Balancing Chemical Reactions Mark as Favorite (22 Favorites)

  In this activity, students work in pairs to classify and balance chemical reactions. The partners will begin the activity by coaching one another through the initial questions, and then will take turns completing the remaining questions.

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  Classification of Reactions, Balancing Equations | High School

  Activity: Chemical Reactions Performance Task Mark as Favorite (35 Favorites)

  In this activity, students work in small teams to evaluate a given scenario. Based on the information provided, students will determine the type of chemical reaction described and write a balanced chemical equation for it. They will also create a particulate level representation to model the chemical reaction and prepare an explanation to explain their reasoning.

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  Classification of Reactions, Conservation of Matter | Middle School, High School

  Lesson Plan: An Introduction to Chemical Reactions: A Story of a Valentine’s Day Dance Mark as Favorite (51 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will be introduced to five basic types of chemical reactions through a metaphor about a high school dance. Afterwards students will complete research to fill out a graphic organizer and reinforce the introductory information.

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  Classification of Reactions, Redox Reaction, Activity Series, Oxidation, Reduction | High School

  Lab: Investigating Oxidation-Reduction Reactions Mark as Favorite (16 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will observe, classify and predict the products of single replacement, combination and decomposition reactions and provide a rationale for how reactions are classified using evidence from the lab and classroom.

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

  Animation: Classifying Chemical Reactions Animation Mark as Favorite (49 Favorites)

  This animation explores some of the ways to classify different types of chemical reactions. It covers synthesis (combination), decomposition, single replacement (single displacement), double replacement (double displacement), combustion, and acid-base neutralization reactions. This animation was featured in the November 2020 issue of Chemistry Solutions. **This video has no audio**

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

  Activity: Animation Activity: Classifying Chemical Reactions Mark as Favorite (56 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will view an animation that explores some of the ways to classify different types of chemical reactions. The animation covers synthesis (combination), decomposition, single replacement (single displacement), double replacement (double displacement), combustion, and acid-base neutralization reactions.

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  Balancing Equations, Classification of Reactions, Chemical Change, Identifying an Unknown, Molarity, Concentration | High School

  Lab: An Environmental Impact Study Mark as Favorite (81 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will test a water sample which comes from a local zoo, where, it is reported that many bird eggs are not hatching. Students will test the water for the presence of multiple ions. Once the type of ion in the water is determined, students will write balanced equations to illustrate their findings. Students will also conduct a serial dilution to determine the concentration, or molarity, of the ion in the water sample. This molarity will be compared to known values to determine if the materials in the water are at an unhealthy level.

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  Classification of Reactions, Balancing Equations, Solubility Rules, Activity Series, Predicting Products | High School

  Simulation: Predicting Products Mark as Favorite (140 Favorites)

  In this simulation, students will reference an activity series and a solubility chart to accurately predict the products of single replacement and double replacement chemical reactions. Associated particle diagrams will be displayed to help students better comprehend the reaction at the particulate level. Students will also be asked to balance the chemical equation. The simulation is designed as a five question quiz for students to use multiple times.

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  Exothermic & Endothermic, Redox Reaction, Oxidation, Spontaneous Reactions , Classification of Reactions | High School

  Demonstration: Potassium Permanganate Volcano Mark as Favorite (31 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, glycerol is oxidized by using potassium permanganate as a catalyst. This gives off a tremendous amount of heat, light, and gas as a volcano of purple flames emit. It is an excellent way to introduce exothermic reactions and discuss spontaneous reactions.

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  Classification of Reactions, Balancing Equations, Solubility Rules, Activity Series, Predicting Products | High School

  Activity: Simulation Activity: Predicting Products Mark as Favorite (69 Favorites)

  In this simulation, students will reference an activity series and a solubility chart to accurately predict the products of single replacement and double replacement chemical reactions. Associated particle diagrams will be displayed to help students better comprehend the reaction at the particulate level. Students will also be asked to balance the chemical equation. The simulation is designed as a five question quiz for students to use multiple times.

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  Stoichiometry, Balancing Equations, Classification of Reactions, Conservation of Mass, Limiting Reactant, Percent Yield, Dimensional Analysis | High School

  Lesson Plan: Stoichiometry Unit Plan Mark as Favorite (118 Favorites)

  The AACT high school classroom resource library has everything you need to put together a unit plan for your classroom: lessons, activities, labs, projects, videos, simulations, and animations. We constructed a unit plan using AACT resources that is designed to teach the concepts of stoichiometry and limiting reactants to your students.

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

  Lesson Plan: Chemical Equations Unit Plan Mark as Favorite (127 Favorites)

  The AACT high school classroom resource library has everything you need to put together a unit plan for your classroom: lessons, activities, labs, projects, videos, simulations, and animations. We constructed a unit plan using AACT resources that is designed to teach Chemical Equations to your students.

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  Stoichiometry, Balancing Equations, Classification of Reactions | High School

  Simulation: Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry Mark as Favorite (104 Favorites)

  In this simulation, students practice classifying different chemical reactions, balancing equations, and solving stoichiometry problems.
  

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  Classification of Reactions, Balancing Equations, Stoichiometry, Redox Reaction, Net Ionic Equation | High School

  Lab: Inquiry Redox Investigation Mark as Favorite (37 Favorites)

  In this lab, students perform a simple redox reaction using an iron nail and copper(II) chloride solution. They will consider both quantitative and qualitative data collected during the reaction in order to attempt to explain what happened. Students will also create particle diagrams and determine mole ratios of various species in the reaction.

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  Stoichiometry, Balancing Equations, Classification of Reactions | High School

  Activity: Simulation Activity: Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry Mark as Favorite (93 Favorites)

  In this simulation, students will participate in a short quiz that challenges their knowledge of three related topics: classification of reaction types, balancing equations and solving stoichiometry problems.

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  Classification of Reactions, Chemical Change, Solubility Rules, Net Ionic Equation | High School

  Demonstration: Precipitation Reaction Mark as Favorite (45 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will observe a precipitation reaction. Students will create several particle diagrams in order to describe and fully understand what is occurring on the atomic level during the chemical reaction.

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  Classification of Reactions, Balancing Equations, Combustion, Reversible Reactions, Stoichiometry | High School

  Demonstration: Firefighter or Fireball Mark as Favorite (26 Favorites)

  In this demonstration the teacher will complete two chemical reactions inside of separate balloons that each produces a gas. Students will observe and record data as the teacher attempts to ignite each balloon. This demonstration will help students better understand how to predict products, as well as familiarize them with double replacement and combustion reactions.

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  Electron Configuration, Precipitate, Balancing Equations, Electrons, Valence Electrons, Solubility Rules, Classification of Reactions | High School

  Lesson Plan: Transition Metals Color the World Mark as Favorite (72 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will complete a series of double replacement reactions to form precipitates. The precipitates will be used as a pigment to create paint.

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  Solubility Rules, Classification of Reactions, Precipitate, Net Ionic Equation | High School

  Lesson Plan: Do it Yourself Color! Mark as Favorite (28 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will use solubility rules to predict whether the product of a double displacement or metathesis reaction will produce a precipitate. Students will then investigate a series of reactions to verify solubility rules. Finally students will determine the identity of unknown solutions based on experimental evidence.

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  Classification of Reactions, Chemical Change, Catalysts, Observations | Middle School, High School

  Demonstration: Catalyst in Motion Mark as Favorite (17 Favorites)

  This demonstration allows students to visualize how a catalyst can impact a chemical reaction. Students will also identify the products of a decomposition reaction, as well as determine if the reaction was endothermic or exothermic based on their observations.

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  Activity Series, Classification of Reactions, Chemical Change | High School

  Lab: Investigating the Activity Series of Metals Mark as Favorite (64 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will create an activity series of metals and predict whether or not single replacement reactions are likely to occur.

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

  Lab: Determining Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions Mark as Favorite (44 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will analyze evidence to determine if a chemical reaction releases energy and can be classified as an exothermic reaction or if it absorbs energy and can be classified as an endothermic reaction.

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  Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding, Molecular Formula, Naming Compounds, Stoichiometry, Limiting Reactant, Classification of Reactions | High School

  Activity: Isn't it Ionic Mark as Favorite (57 Favorites)

  In this activity students will form ionic compounds and covalent compounds using clues and questions. Students are going to then develop their own stoichiometric problems and have other groups attempt to solve it.