Q2+Assignment+List

Q2 student assignments for Dr. Interlandi's Chemistry classes:

===As assignments are discussed in class, due dates will be announced. Please note that no assignment will be accepted after its due date. You must complete at least 10 assignments during the quarter, and only your 10 best will count toward your grade.===


 * Research products** can be papers, posters, or power point presentations. They usually require 1.5-3 hours of work. A paper might be 2 pages double spaced, a power point presentation might have 10-15 slides. ALWAYS include a list of references at the end of your effort!!

1.Science Majors Essay. Due Nov 15th

2. Average atomic mass lab. Due Nov 16th

3. Atomic model - Create a model of an atom in the Bohr or Quantum Mechanical mode. Use the correct number of protons neutrons and electrons for the element you select. Be creative! Ceramic or other three dimensional media are especially welcome. I need to replace some of these ancient __#|dust collectors__ I have in the classroom! COMPLETE ANYTIME!!

4. Electron arrangement worksheet. Due Nov 21st

5. Electron Emissions Lab. Due Dec 5th

6. Periodic Table worksheet (20 questions). DUE JAN 4th.

7. [|Models of the Hydrogen Atom Phet simulation] DUE DEC 14

8. Ion Cards __#|assignment__. DUE Jan 16th

9. "Einstein's Big Idea" research assignment. MANDATORY ASSIGNMENT. Choose one of the scientists from the film to learn more about. Research the life and work of this person, and turn your work into a short paper, poster or powerpoint presentation. Include all references. At least three references besides wikipedia are a minimum. Visit [|NOVA] to see the film or learn more about this story. Due Dec 4th.

10. Trends in Physical and Chemical Properties of Atoms - complete work on pages 154 and 179 in chapter 6. Turn in your work including a __#|3-D__ representation of electro-negativity in representative atoms. Due DECEMBER 17th.

11. Electrolytes Inquiry Lab.

12. Brass __#|Penny__ Lab.

14. Read about bacteria that can substitute arsenic for phosphorous in their cells. Summarize the piece, and then explain the implications of this work. Also, include your own thoughts. Find the article here: [|arsenic eating bacteria] DUE JAN 21

15. Biology Review Worksheet DUE Jan 11.

16. Models of molecules lab. DUE JAN 18

17. Covalent Bonding packet - three worksheets including VSEPR

18. Chemistry of adhesives - when we think about "bonding" in everyday life, we often think of glues and epoxies and tape that we use to hold things together. Check out page 242 in the textbook for an introduction to the chemistry of adhesives. Then, do some research of your own and present that research in the format of a short paper, poster or MS Powerpoint presentation. Please be sure to include your references!! DUE JAN 21

19. Crystal labs. Write lab reports and turn in by Jan 21st. DUE DATE ON HOLD

20. Explore the [|atomic interactions] simulation. For an assignment, you can evaluate the module, EXPLAIN in a few paragraphs how it works and WRITE a list of at least 10 questions (with ANSWERS) that students could use to learn from the simulation. DUE JAN 21.