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| Type of Product: | Book Chapter |
| Average Rating: | 
based on 2 reviews |
| Publication Title: | More Chemistry Basics: Stop Faking It! Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It |
| Publication Date: | 3/1/2010 |
| Pages: | 42 |
| Grade Level: | Elementary School, Middle School, High School |
| See Also: | View all available chapters for this book
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Description
The basics of chemical reactions were covered in the first chemistry book, including how to write and balance chemical equations that represent those reactions. There is also a quick review of chemical reactions in Chapter 1 of this book. We’re going to delve a bit deeper into certain kinds of reactions—ones that occur often enough that it’s useful for them to have their own special categories. As you go through this chapter, try to avoid seeing these separate categories as conceptually different from other reactions. The same basic principles govern all chemical reactions, regardless of the category. This free selection includes the Table of Contents, Safety Note, a How to Get Special Materials section, and the Index.
Additional Info
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Science Discipline:
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Acid base reactions
Catalysts
Combustion
Oxidation reduction reactions
Acids and bases
Chemical formulas
Molecules
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| Intended User Role: | Curriculum Supervisor, Elementary-Level Educator, High-School Educator, Informal Educator, Middle-Level Educator, New Teacher, Parent, Professional Development Provider, Teacher |
| Educational Issues: | Classroom management, Curriculum, Inquiry learning, Instructional materials, Professional development, Science safety, Teacher content knowledge, Teacher preparation, Teaching strategies |
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| Resource Format: | application/pdf |
| Size: | 116 KB |
| Requirements: | Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader |
National Standards Correlation
This resource has 9 correlations with the National Standards.
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- Physical Science
- Structure and properties of matter
- The interactions among molecules are determined by the structure of the molecule, including the constituent atoms and the distances and angles between them. (9-12)
- Chemical Reactions
- Chemical reactions may release or consume energy. (9-12)
- A large number of important reactions involve the transfer of electrons (oxidation/reduction reactions). (9-12)
- A large number of important reactions involve the transfer of hydrogen ions (acid/base reactions) between reacting ions, molecules, or atoms. (9-12)
- In some reactions, chemical bonds are broken by heat or light to form very reactive radicals with electrons ready to form new bonds. (9-12)
- Chemical reactions can take place in time periods ranging from the few femtoseconds (10-15 seconds) required for an atom to move a fraction of a chemical bond distance to geologic time scales of billions of years. (9-12)
- Reaction rates depend on how often the reacting atoms and molecules encounter one another, on the temperature, and on the properties--including shape--of the reacting species. (9-12)
- Catalysts, such as metal surfaces, accelerate chemical reactions. (9-12)
- Process Standards for Professional Development
- Research-Based
- Address teachers' needs as learners and build on their current knowledge of science content, teaching, and learning. (NSES)
Customer Reviews
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Excellent information on Reactions |
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Reviewed by: Maureen Stover (Seaside, CA) on June 9, 2011 |
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In this chapter from the popular "Stop Faking It" series, the author throughly outlines special reactions. All key terms are defined and explained in layman's terms. The author includes examples of reactions and expected outcomes. This is an excellent primer or refresher for any teacher who is unfamiliar with reactions. While the information contained in this chapter is above the level that elementary level teachers will be teaching, it is excellent background information to help teachers understand how reactions occur. |
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Explains some difficult chemistry concepts |
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Reviewed by: Susan German (Hallsville, MO) on May 16, 2011 |
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While an elementary teacher would not be teaching the concepts in this chapter to their students, it does provide a deeper background for the concepts they will be teaching. Activation energy and how catalysts work; Arrenhius and Bronstead/Lowry acids and bases; Oxidation and reduction reactions. All can be found in this chapter. The author provides small projects to help illuminate the concepts. |
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