Introduction
The vast majority of chemistry students have significant difficulty. Many believe that this is due to the fact that you all are not used to working word problems. You basic algebra is difficult for many of you. To help your grade and cement you conceptual understanding you will complete the following task.
Task
You will complete the following worksheets by the due date. You will have send in the answers to each group of questions before moving on to the next section. To complete the material in a timely fashion I suggest you do a section a day.
Process
Process must be completed before MAY 5th
Basic algebra
tutorial
practice
https://maths.mq.edu.au/numeracy/web_mums/module2/Worksheet22/module2.pdf
worksheet
https://maths.mq.edu.au/numeracy/web_mums/module2/Worksheet22/module2.pdf
Balancing equations
tutorial
practice
http://www.kentchemistry.com/Worksheets/Regents/Units/MathofChem/WSBalancing21.pdf
worksheet
http://www4.ncsu.edu/~franzen/public_html/CH201/prac/Balancing_Eqns.pdf
simple problems
tutorial
practice
practice 2
test like problems
practice
http://www.chemistry.wustl.edu/~coursedev/Online%20tutorials/Plink/Stoichiometry/stoichset.htm
PRACTICE Quiz Bring answers to class
Evaluation
You will be evaluated objectively. Your answers will either be correct or incorrect throughout the process. Each section will require the answers to 4 questions. 75% or greater score is required to move to the next section. You will email your answers to the worksheets to me. YOU MUST attach a picture of your work to receive credit. The email address is jrandolph@jackson.k12.ms.us.
The following questions must be sent in.
Section 1 algebra:
c,d,e,f
Section 2 balancing equation last sheet only
2,3,4,5
Section 3 basic stioch:
section 2
you pick and turn in 4 problems
Bring in the last 2 sections
Your final grade will be based on how well you perform on an in class test. 70% is required to receive a passing grade. The test is worth 50% of your total grade.
Conclusion
Do the best you can. Remember this is to help you. Do not hesitate to ask questions. If you would like to add information for other students you may add it to the wiki page. After you have received a passing grade you will be given bonus points.
Credits
The authors of the webpages and worksheets reserve all rights to the material.
Teacher Page
https://sites.google.com/site/jrandolphswiki/home
Stoichiometry
Write all the possible mole ratios for this chemical equation: 2Ca + O2 --> 2CaO