Discuss syllabus, note taking, lab usage, textbook usage-

Discuss syllabus and requirements, along with lab requirements and utilization of Google docs for notes.

Discuss requirements for the course, textbook, syllabus, homework, notes and handouts, quizzes and tests

Chemistry

Chemistry

Chemistry

Discuss valence electrons and their participation in chemical bonding and reactions. Discover how to determine valence in the main group elements, group A. Work a few examples. Examine how to determine the valence electrons in the B group elements, the transition elements. Work a few examples to demonstrate

Review entropy definition for a system. Work on 2-3 entropy problems from textbook. Discuss the reasons for either an increase or decrease in the entropy calculated.

We reviewed collision theory and factors affecting reaction rates. We did plenty of practice problems. Next week, we will focus on physics.

We reviewed acids and bases, including predicting the products of reactions involving acids and bases.