Sunday, June 21, 2009

Chapters 1-4



My first test is on Thursday and I had to finish chapter 2 homework that is due tomorrow.  I had penciled in study time for earlier this afternoon but ended up taking a 3 hour nap.  I guess I can't study in my bed. :(  I had another study time at 7pm and I succeeded in keeping that commitment.  Without further ado, here is the review material!  Edited to add:  Chap 4 is kicking my butt :(

Chapter 1 
What is matter?
Measurements
Conversions
Metric System
Temperature/density/specific gravity

Chapter 2
difference between kinetic and potential energy
Heat energy- determine how much is needed to change the temp. of water.
Food energy-kcal, calorimeter
understand the meaning and relationship between various states of matter
heat of fusion: 80 cal/g (of water)
heat of vaporization: 540 cal/g

Chapter 3
Atom structure
determine atomic number, mass number and know shorthand notations
Isotopes
Electron Configurations
draw orbital diagrams
understand valence electrons

Chapter 4
Periodic Table
Periods vs groups
atomic size
Ionization energy
Elements of Life
O,C,N, H-major elements
K,Mg, Ca, Na, P,S, Cl-macrominerals
Fe, Cu, Zn, I, Mn, F- trace elements
Know the octet rule
Ionic bonds
Covalent bonds
Electronegativity
Polyatomic ions
know how to write chemical formulas for ionic and covalent molecules and how to name the chemical compound if given the formula
know the valences of Fe, Cu, Sn

1 week down, 5 to go!

4 comments:

Stephanie said...

I would fail.

Four weeks down; six to go for me...

Jordan said...

riveting...

you can do it!

Jordan said...

what happened to "50% Complete?" I hope test #2 went well!

Mom said...

I like the new look of your blog, it's very you...missing you.