Wednesday, 30 September 2009

5.D2 homework 30/9/09

Chemistry Calculations p38, q23 and q24. To be done in small prep jotters and brought to lesson on Thursday.

5.H1 homework 30/9/09

Chemistry calculations p6, q6 and q10. To be done in small prep books and handed in on Thursday morning 1/10/09.

1.2b 30/9/09

Write up the experiment (heating the porcelain with the blue cone flame and then the safety flame) in your lab jotter. Write down your results (what you saw happen) and try to explain what happened.

7A2

Revise oxidation of alcohols and infra-red spectroscopy and mass spectrometry for the assessment on Friday 2nd Oct. Read chapter 18 (and highlight / make notes) and answer the set in text questions for Monday 5th Oct.

4G2 30/9/09

Answer questions 2-6 inclusive, pages 156 and 157 (lab jotter). Read pages 158 and 159 in your textbook.

2P Prep up to Monday 5th

Test at least 6 solution/liquids at home with the indicator paper and fill the results in on the table.

Tuesday, 29 September 2009

3.2a Prep 29/09/09

Finish Questions on Pg 175 of textbook

Then calculate the relative atomic mass for the following elements given isotope masses and % composition.

Do this work in homework jotter.
1. 107Ag(51.35%), 109Ag(48.65%)
2. 203Tl (29.5%), 205Tl(70.5%)
3. 50Cr(4.31%), 52Cr(83.76%), 53Cr(9.55), 54Cr(2.38%)

See your lab book for examples of how to do this. NB for Cr it is the same method but with 4 brackets.

Monday, 28 September 2009

3.2b homework 28/9/09

Calculate the relative atomic mass for the following elements given isotope masses and % composition. Do this work in homework jotter.

1. 107Ag(51.35%), 109Ag(48.65%)
2. 203Tl (29.5%), 205Tl(70.5%)
3. 50Cr(4.31%), 52Cr(83.76%), 53Cr(9.55), 54Cr(2.38%)

See your lab book for examples of how to do this.

6a (KDM) 28/09/09

Read Pg 87/88 intermolecular forces and do questions 32, 33, 34 on pg 89.

2P Prep 28/09/09

Pg 82 questions 4 and 5


All the information you need is on the previous pages.

5.H1 homework 28/9/09

Chemistry calculations p43 q21. Tip: you need to find the number of moles of hydrogen gas formed then, using the equation for the reaction of Fe with HCl find the number of moles of iron metal in the sample and hence the mass of iron metal in the sample (data book!)

2H homework 28/9/09

Write up the experiment carried out in class today. Your write up should have a title and date, an account of what you did, your observations and a conclusion that should include a word equation for the reaction that took place between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide solutions.

5.H2 Prep 28/09/09

Textbook Pgs 126-127

Q 10 multiple choice

1,2 and 3 Short answer Questions

Friday, 25 September 2009

6 Higher B 25/9/09

Revise for a test on topics 1 and 2 next Wednesday 30th September. The test will contain Higher past paper questions. This should take you about 2 hours to do properly. You should highlight parts of your notes and write out key facts to learn. I may ask to see this written evidence of your revision.

4G2 23/9/09

Revise for a written end of topic test on Monday 28th September. The test will cover all of chapter 5 from your text book and also chemical formulae.

3.1b 24/9/09

Page 175 Question 4, page 191 question 7, in prep jotter

2M 21/9/09

Find out about pH. Write a short paragraph with some interesting facts, in your prep book.

Geits 1.1b

Write up the results for the experiments (what you saw happen). Try to explain your observations. Complete this in your large lab jotter.

5.D2 homework 25/9/09

Do questions 16, 17, 18, 19 om page 37, Chemistry Calculations in small, blue prep books.

5.D1 Prep 25/09/09

Textbook Pg126-127.

M.C. Q 10

Short-answer questions 1,2 and 3.

Thursday, 24 September 2009

3.1a homework 29/9/09

Work at planning your essay on Mendeleev and the Periodic Table. There are plenty of excellent websites and material in the library

2S Prep 28/09/09

Finish expt write up on indicators.

Complete table in the notes and test 6 liquids using the indicator paper. Are they acids or alkalis?

4.D homework 24/9/09

Page 127 questions 1 and 3. Do these in small, blue jotters. Stick completed graphs into your book.

1.1a homework 24/9/09

Read pages 20 to 24 and then do questions 1 and 4 on page 24 in your small, blue jotter. Hand in on Friday morning.

Wednesday, 23 September 2009

5..D2 homework 23/9/09

Read from page 33 to 34 in Chemistry Calculations ("The Effect of the Amount of Gas on its Volume" ) then do question 7 page 34

5.H1 homework 23/9/09

Chemistry Calculations p37, questions 16,17,19

5.H2 and 5.D1 23/09/09

Finish the table on pg124 in textbook and question on pg124.

4G1 prep 23/09/09

Finish "essay" and answer the questions.

Tuesday, 22 September 2009

4.G1 prep 22/09/09

Textbook read pgs124-145 and answer questions.

4D homework 22/9/09

Do question 2 page 127 in chemistry homework jotter. Hand in first thing Wednesday morning.

3.2a homework 22/09/09

Copy the notes from A4 sheets into your jotters.

6h (KDM) 22/09/09

Read 2.4-2.7 and complete the Checktests.

Topic 2 test on Monday 28/09/09

All thanks to James.

A big shout out to Grant.

Monday, 21 September 2009

2P prep 21/09/09

Read pages 78-82 answer questions 1&2....






There are lots of acids and alkalis that we meet in our everyday life, there are also lots which are less common and we see them only in the Chemistry lab.

All acids and alkalis are solutions of compounds dissolved in water. The less water there is the more effective the acid/alkali is in it’s reactions. They both can cause chemical burns but in different ways. Acids tend to dissolve things and leave holes for example if we spill acids on our skin it would leave little holes or dissolve it completely but alkalis would make our skin feel soapy, this is because it is dissolving the layers that hold the skin together.


Both acids and alkalis tend to be clear and colourless liquids, making them hard to tell apart. In fact a lot of liquids are clear and colourless and we need to have a method that will tell us if something is acidic or alkaline or is neither. Something that is neither and acid or an alkali is called a neutral solution. The best way to tell whether a solution is acid or alkali or neutral is using indicator solutions these will change colour depending on the solution. Indicators show the pH of a solution this is a measure of it’s acidity or alkalinity.

5.H2 21/09/09

Chemistry Calcs book Pg 28-29 questions 12&13 all parts..

Q12: Ethanol is C2H5OH Ethene is C2H4, hydration is the addition of water.

Q13: Ethyl ethanoate is CH3CO2C2H5, ethanol is C2H5OH ethanoic acid is CH3COOH

6h (KDM) 21/09/09 and onwards

Revision notes in jotter, get them up to date for the end of the month. Using notes, textbook and revision book.

Friday, 18 September 2009

5.H1 homework 21/9/09

Chemistry Calculations page 26 q.7, 8, page 27 q.3

6.Ba homework 18/9/09

Complete all questions on pages 16-17 of AS Chemistry. To be handed in on Wednesday

5D1 Prep 18/09/09

Textbook Pg126-127.

All multiple choice questions (apart from 10)

Short-answer question 4.

5.D2 homework 18/9/09

Chemistry Calculations page 26 q.7, 8, page 27 q.3

2H homework 21/9/09

Read pages 83- 89 then do questions 4, 5 and 7 page 89 in small, blue prep books. Hand in on Tuesday morning.

Thursday, 17 September 2009

3.1a and 3.2b homework set for 22/9/09

For the following atoms make a table showing atomic number, mass number, number of protons, number of electrons, number of neutrons, electron configuration, chemical symbol and periodic table grpoup number.

a. Atomic no 17 mass number 35
b. Atomic no 17 mass number 37
c. Atomic no 6 mass number 14
d. Atomic no 6 mass number 12
e. Atomic no 8 mass number 16
f. Atomic no 8 mass number 18
g. Atomic no 13 mass number 27
h. Atomic no 5 mass number 11

To be handed in on Wed morning 23/9 at the latest

2S prep 23/09/09

In the Textbook

Read pages 78-82 Answer questions 1-3 on Page 82

4D homework 17/9/09

Revise pages 105 - 125. Make sure your knowledge of atomic structure, the alkai metals, the halogens and the tests for transition metal ions is secure.

1.1b homework 17/9/09

In your prep jotter, write down three examples of chemical changes in everyday life. Include a comment on why each one is a chemical change. Don't forget to give your work a title and date, underlined with a ruler.

Wednesday, 16 September 2009

5D1 Prep 16/09/09

Chem calculations Pg 28 Qs 9, 10, 11, 14

Read the questions carefully as all the information that you need is there.

5.D2 homework 16/9/09

Chemistry Calculations page 22 no 15

5.H1 homework 16/9/09

Revise all mole calculations up to page 22 for a test on Friday 18/9.

5H2 Wed 16/09/09

Chem calculations Pg 28 Qs 9, 10, 11, 14

Read the questions carefully as all the information that you need is there.

Geits 1.2b homework 16/09/09

In your small prep jotter, write down 3 everyday examples of a chemical change. Sat why it is a chemical change. Include a title and date underlined with a ruler.

4G2 prep

Revise the analytical tests, p110,111, 124,125 for a practical and written test on Monday 21st.

4 Science homework 16/9/09

Read pages 110 and 111. Do questions 1 to 7 in small, blue, homework books. Hand in on Friday or before.

4.G1 (KDM) 18/09/09

Read pages 110-111.
Copy down and explain the words in bold.
Answer intext questions.

Learn the solubility rules for a test next week.

6hB chemistry test

Revise for a test on topic 1 - Thursday 17th Sept

6a (KDM) 16/09/09

Pg 80 Q1-3

Tuesday, 15 September 2009

4.D homework 15/9/09

Write up all results of precipitation reactions in large, blue lab books.
Read pages 110-111 and do all questions in small, blue prep books.

3.2a homework 15/09/09

Read Pages 66-67 answer questions 1-3 on page 67.

1.1a homework 17/9/09

Draw the three types of Bunsen flame in lab books. Label them and state clearly what each type of flame is used for. Write in order,under the heading, "Lighting a Bunsen Burner", the steps taken when lighting a Bunsen. Hand in on Friday - see page 8 of your textbook.

Monday, 14 September 2009

3.2b homework 15/9/09

Read pages 173-4 and chemistry notes. Do question 3 and question 4 (except part b).

2p Prep 14/09/09

In textbook, read Pgs 72-76Answer questions 6-8 on Pg 77

2H homework 14/9/09

Read pages 83-84. Then do questions 1,2 and 6 page 89.

Friday, 11 September 2009

5H2 Mon 14/09/09

Questions on pages 120-121 in Textbook.

NOTE THIS PREP IS FOR MONDAY NIGHT IT IS NOT DUE ON MONDAY.

Also please remember to bring in your Chemistry Calculations book, that is the small one we have not used yet.

6hB homework 11/09/09

Large Higher text book
p38 Question 2
p41 Question 3
p42 Question 5
p43 Questions 9/10

5.D2 homework 11/9/09

Chemistry calculations page 17 question 4

6h (KDM) Topic 1 test

Topic 1 test will be on Wednesday 16th. Revise using all notes and the revision book.

Thursday, 10 September 2009

6h (KDM) 10 &11 /09/09

Thursday: Read pages 28-34 and answer in text questions (Textbook)


Friday: Answer question on handout (photocopy of questions from Revision book).

3.1a homework 10/9/09

Revise atomic structure (notes and pages 173 -174) Do questions 1, 2, 3, 4 page 175.

2S Prep 14/09/09

In textbook, read Pgs 72-76
Answer questions 6-8 on Pg 77

5D1 Prep 11/09/09

Examination Questions Q1-5 from CHemistry Calculations pg27.

4.D homework 10/9/09

Complete working through pages 112 to 123 . Do the in-text questions and the multiple choice questions on pages 126-7.

1.1a homework 10/9/09

Read on page 9 about measuring volumes. Copy the hazard symbols on page 11 into your lab book under the heading Safety Symbols

Wednesday, 9 September 2009

5.D2 homework 09/09/09

Chemistry Calculations page 9 question 20. Read section 1.7, do question 22 page 10.

5D1 Prep 09/09/09

Finish questions on Pg 118/119 and questions 1-4 on pages 120/121

5.H1 homework 09/09/09

Chemistry Calculations page 10 questions 22, and exam questions 14, 17, 18

4 Science homework 09/09/09

Read pages6-7, 8-9 and 12-13 of 360 Science and do all the in text questions

5H2 Wed 09/09/09

Questions on Pages 118-121.

For Thursday morning.

Tuesday, 8 September 2009

RSC competitions

5ths, 6ths and 7ths should look at the chemistry careers notice board and consider joining the RSC ChemNet or taking part in the RSC online multi choice Olympiad (6ths only).
This sort of activity looks very good on University applications for anyone considering a course containing or related to chemistry (eg. medics etc.) but only if you take an active part.

There is also this year's Top of the Bench competition. We need one 3rd, two 4ths and one 5th. Come on we need volunteers? This is a chance to take part in a well respected competition.

If you want to take part in any of these activities or want further information then please see your Chemistry teacher.

All Sixths and Sevenths

Please remember that if there is no set prep you must keep up to date with revision notes and attempting questions. It is never too early to start revising for the exams. They are less than 4 months away.