September 21st – 25th

Monday, 9/21/15
We will review our knowledge of matter and classification. 
Opening Question: What is a physical property of copper? (Give an example)

Tuesday, 9/22/15
We will learn why a system for naming is important.
Opening Question: Are “chlorine” and “chloride” the same thing? Why?

Wednesday, 9/23/15
We will learn how to name and write formulas for monatomic binary ionic compounds.
Opening Question: Tell whether 

Thursday, 9/24/15
We will demonstrate our knowledge of classification of matter.
Opening Question: How are distilled water and tap water different?

  • Exam: Classification of Matter
  • Homework: Naming Ionic Compounds/Writing Ionic Formulas (due Monday)
    Alternative Assignment: Read and take notes on section 6.4 (page 149-156)

Friday, 9/25/15
We will learn the main polyatomic ions.
Opening Question: Name the following
a) BeCl2
b) Rb2N
c) CaO

  • Activity: Teacher Evaluation
  • Activity: Polyatomic Flashcards
  • Homework: Polyatomic Flashcards
  • Homework: Naming Ionic Compounds/Writing Ionic Formulas (due Monday)
    Alternative Assignment: Read and take notes on section 6.4 (page 149-156)

Sneak Peek at Next Week

  • Quiz: Polyatomic Ions (Monday)
  • Quiz: Monatomic Binary Ionic Compounds (Tuesday)
  • Quiz: Polyvalent Binary Ionic Compounds (Wednesday)
  • Quiz: Ionic Compounds (Thursday)
  • Quiz: Covalent Compounds (Friday)