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Compare Ionic and Covalent Compounds This week, we’ll be continuing our studies of matter by looking at how electron dot diagrams and the periodic table help us figure out what types of bonds certain elements will make. Watch the vid above for a little preview. Should be fun!

Here are our notes from today’s class: Also check out this handy video on valence electrons if you need extra help (it’s worth your time!).

Please have pages 45-60 of The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments read by next Wednesday (Sept 29)! Here it is on Amazon and here’s a link to the book on Google Books (a preview but still helpful).

Tomorrow we’ll be starting our first lab describing the reaction of a quirky metal with a very powerful base. Please make sure to have your lab notebook with you (if you still need to order one, head here or here). As we discussed today, these notebooks will become very important as we move through the [...]

We’re wrapping up with our initial studies of the Periodic Table groups. So, you should be able to point out or explain the following terms… – Periods – Groups – Atomic Number – Atomic Mass – Reactive – Metals on Periodic Table 1. Alkali 2. Alkaline Earth Metals 3. Transition Metals 4. Mixed Groups 5. [...]

Here’s a podcast reviewing our notes from today: Listen! We discussed the properties and characteristics of Group 1 Elements (Alkali Metals) compared to the rest of the elements on the periodic table. Make sure you’re familiar with the elements in Group 1 by name, you are able to name a few of their characteristics and [...]

We’ll be watching a few of these in class Monday when we discuss Group 1 elements. Enjoy! The Periodic Table of Videos – University of Nottingham

Neat mashup of the beloved Element Song with Google’s new “Instant Search” feature that went live this week… via Make: Online : The Elements, as seen by the Internet

In case you need an extra copy, here’s the Periodic Table Game description and sheets we started in class after the first part of our quiz today. Remember, you need to have your full list of elements and game pieces ready to go for the beginning of class tomorrow. You’ll receive your grade based on [...]

Here are the notes we covered in class this morning: Make sure you know (and can point out) the following groups on a blank periodic table: – Alkalines – Alkaline Earth Elements – Transition Metals – Non-metals/metalloids – Halogens – Noble Gases – Lanthanides – Actinides Enjoy!