Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Measurement and Tools of the Chemist

1      Lab Safety………………………………………………………………………………………..............…………………...5

2      Accuracy of Lab Equipment………………………………………………………………………………….8

3      Making Metric Measurements…………………………………..…………………………………………10

4      Dimensions of a Sheet of Aluminum Foil………………………………………………....…….12

5      Learning to Use the Bunsen Burner…….…………………………………………………………...14

Chapter 2: Atomic Theory

6      Atomic Candies……………………………………………………........……………………………………………...16

7      Rutherford’s Gold Foil…………......……………………………………………………………………………....19

8      Average Atomic Mass of Candium……………………………………………………………………...21

9     Analysis of Spectral Lines………………………………...…………………………..................................24

10    Flame Tests of Metal Chlorides…….………………………………...…………………………………….27

Chapter 3: Periodic Table

11     Mendeleev’s Periodic Table...……………….....……………………………………………………………….29

12     Groups and Regions of the Periodic Table……………………….……………………………….34

13     Periodic Table Battleship ………………………………………………………………………………......…...37

14     Periodic Table Guess Who ………………………….....……………………………………………………….41

Chapter 4: Chemical Bonding

15     Paperclip Formulas ……………………………….........…………………………………………………………...46

16     Building Three Dimensional Molecules ………………………………………..………………….48

Chapter 5: Intermolecular Forces

17     Like Dissolves Like …………………………………………............…………………………………………………53

18     Penny Drop: A Study of Intermolecular Forces …………………………………………......56

Chapter 6: Chemical Reactions

19     Law of Conservation ………………………………………………............………………………………………...58

Chapter 7: Math of Chemistry & Stoichiometry

20    Counting by Weighing ….........…………………………………………………………………………………….61

21     Percent Composition of Cream in an Oreo…...…………………………………………………...64

22     Removal of Sugar from Bubble Gum ………………………………………………………………....66

23     Removal of Water from a Hydrate …………....…………………………………………………………..69

24     How Many Moles? ………………………………………………………………………..............…………………...72

25     Gold and Silver Pennies ………………………………………………………………………………….............76

Chapter 8: Matter & Energy

26     Phases of Matter …………………………………………………………………………………………...............…...79

27     Separation of Mixtures: Chromatography …………………………………………………………..82

28     Separation of Mixtures: Sand & Salt …………………………………………….....……………………..85

29     Heat of Fusion of Ice …………………………………………………..............……………………………………..90

Chapter 9: Behavior of Gases

30     Charles’s Law ……………………………………………………………….................…………………………………..92

Chapter 10: Solutions

31    Factors that Affect Solubility ……………………........………………………………………………………...95

32    Molarity of Kool Aid ………………………………………………………………………………………..............….98

33    Freezing Point Depression ………………………………………….......………………………………………101

Chapter 11: Kinetics & Equilibrium

34    Collision Theory Glow Sticks ……………………………………………….......……………………………..103

35    Elephant’s Toothpaste ……………………………………………………..........…………………………………105

36     Equilibrium Straws ………………………………………………………………............………………………….108

Chapter 12: Acids & Bases

37    Red Cabbage Indicator …………………………………………………………………………..........…………..112

38     Titration of Vinegar …………………………………………………………………………………..............……...114

Chapter 13: Redox

39     Analyzing the Activity Series …………………………………….......……………………………………….116

Chapter 14: Organic Chemistry

40     Polymerization ………………………………………………………………………………………...............………..118

Chapter 15: Nuclear Chemistry

41     Half Life of a Skittle ………………………………………….............……………………………………………….120

1) Lab Safety

• Paper activity 

2) Accuracy of Lab Equipment

• 50 mL graduated cylinder

• Beakers

  • 50 mL

  • 100 mL

  • 150 mL

  • 500 mL

• Flasks

  • 50 mL

  • 100 mL

  • 250 mL

  • 500 mL

3) Making Measurements

• Electronic Balance

• filter paper

• 250-mL beaker

• 1 copper penny

• 100-mL Graduated Cylinder

• Thermometer

• Ruler

• wooden block (or some rectangular prism)

• hot plate

4) Dimensions of  a Sheet of Aluminum Foil

• aluminum foil

•  balance

• scissors

• ruler

5) Bunsen Burner

• Bunsen Burners

• Strikers or Matches

• Gas Hoses

• beaker of water

• crucible tongs

• wire gauze

6) Atomic Candies

• Chocolate Chip Cookie

• Jawbreaker

• Gumball

• Lolly with a candy in the middle: BlowPop or Tootsie Pop

• Marshmallow

7) Rutherford

• Hula Hoop

• String

• Ball suspended in the middle - I chose a styrofoam ball so I could thread a string through it

• Ping Pong balls

8) Average Atomic Mass of Candium

• Candies of the same type, but different in mass

  • Chocolates: 3 Musketeer, Twix and Snickers

  • Marshmallows: Mini, Standard and Extra Large

  • Pretzels: Sticks, Standard and Nuggets

• Food safe balance

9) Spectral Lines

• Spectral Tubes

• Spectral Tube Power Source

• spectroscope 

• colored pencils

10) Flame Test

• Chlorides: 

  • Lithium

  • Copper

  • Barium

  • Sodium

  • Strontium

  • Calcium

  • Potassium

• Wooden Splints (coffee stirrers)

• beaker of water

• Bunsen burner

• crucible tongs

11) Mini Mendeleev

• Scissors

• glue stick

12) Groups and Regions of the Periodic Table

• colored pencils

• periodic table

13) PT Battleship

• colored pencils

• 2 periodic tables

14) PT Guess Who

• PT Guess Who Game board

15) Paperclip Bonding

• Large paper clips

• Colored paper clips

• Small paper clips

16) Building Three Dimensional Models

• Molecular Modeling Kit

17) Like Dissolves Like

• Test tubes

• Test tube racks

• Eye droppers

• Waste beakers

• Water

• Food coloring

• Baby oil

• Corn or Vegetable Oil

• Rubbing Alcohol

• Acetone

• Vinegar

• Aqua Sand

18) A Penny’s Worth

• Penny

• Eye dropper

• Beakers

• Paper towels

• Water

• Baby Oil or Soapy Water

• Rubbing Alcohol or Salt Water

19) Law of Conservation

• beaker

• electronic balance

• 2 250-mL Erlenmeyer flasks

• glow stick

• 2 balloons

• alka-seltzer tablets

• vinegar

• baking soda

20)  Counting by Weighing

• bundle of objects (marbles, coins, paperclips, Cheerios - anything you already have)

• electronic balance

21) Percent Composition by Mass

• Standard Oreos

• Double Stuf Oreos

• Food Safe or Kitchen Balance

22) Hydrate - Bubble gum

• Individually wrapped bubble gum

• Food Safe or Kitchen balance

23) Dehydration of Copper II Sulfate Pentahydrate

• Copper II Sulfate Pentahydrate - 3.0 g

• Bunsen burner, hose and striker or match

• 2 iron rings, 1 big, 1 small

• ring stand

• clay triangle

• wire gauze

• crucible & lid

• electronic balance

24) How Many Moles? Intro to Stoichiometry

• water

• beaker

• chalk or crayon

• salt

• baking soda

• vinegar

• beaker

• flask

• electronic balance

25) Gold and Silver Pennies

• sodium chloride

• vinegar

• steel wool

• tongs

• 3 100-mL beakers

• granular zinc

• 1 M zinc chloride

• ring stand set up for boiling

  • ring stand

  • two rings

  • wire gauze

• Bunsen burner

  • striker

  • hose

• hot plate

26) Phases of Matter: Oobleck

• cornstarch

• water

• food coloring (optional)

• bins, containers or aluminum trays

• spoons

27) Separation of Mixtures: Chromatography

• 150 mL beaker

• filter paper

• water soluble markers

• paper towel

• pencil

28) Separation of Mixtures: Sand and Salt

• sand

• salt

• 3 150-mL beakers, 

• water

• evaporating dish

• ring stand

• iron ring

• funnel

• filter paper

• balance

• stirring rod

• China marker or labels

• chemical oven (optional)

29) Heat of Fusion of Ice

• 50-mL beaker

• 500-mL beaker

• 100-mL graduated cylinder

• stirring rod

• thermometer

• ice

• calorimeter (even a double styrofoam cup with styrofoam lid)2

30) Charles’s Law

• graduated cylinder

• water

• 100-mL Erlenmeyer flask

• balloon

• hot plate

31) Factors that Affect Solubility

• balance

• granulated sugar

• sugar cubes

• 2 beakers or clear cups

• graduated cylinder

• stirring rod

32) Molarity Kool Aid

• food safe cups

• food safe spoon

• food safe 1 cup measuring cup

• 3 food safe drinking cups

• water

• Kool-aid powder

• food safe balance

33) Freezing Point Depression

• ice

• kosher salt

• gallon storage bag

• sandwich storage bag

• milk

• sugar

• vanilla

• Nesquik powder

34) Collision Theory Glow Sticks

• warm water

• cold water 

• cups

• glow sticks - 5 bracelets and something wider like a hanging pendant

35) Elephant’s Toothpaste

• 20, 30 or 40 volume hair developer (hydrogen peroxide)

• yeast

• food coloring

• dish soap

• narrow neck tube, like a bottle or Erlenmeyer flask

• beaker

• 100-mL graduated cylinder

• catch-all tray or squeegee

36) Equilibrium Straws

• 2 graduated cylinders

• 2 straws of different diameter

• water

37) Red Cabbage Indicator

• red cabbage juice

• acid/base solutions of pH 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 14

  • NaOH

  • HCl

  • or any other acid/base you have

• spot plate

38) Titration of Vinegar

• burette

• burette clamp

• ring stand

• vinegar

• 1.0 M NaOH

• acid base indicator (phenolphthalein)

• Erlenmeyer flask

• stir bar (optional)

• stir plate (optional)

39) Analyzing the Activity Series

• spot plate

• pipettes

• 1.0 M HCl 

• 1.0 M Cu(NO3)2

• 1.0 M Zn(NO3)2

• solid Mg

• solid Cu (wire is okay)  

• solid Zn (wire is okay)

40) Polymerization

• ziplock bags

• white school glue

• water

• Borax solution

• food coloring

• glitter (if you’re brave)

41) Half Life of a Skittle

• Skittles, M & Ms or coins

• Plate or napkin

• Cup

• timer