Chemistry I-1 Assignments
- Instructor
- Zuleyka Torres Camacho
- Term
- 2023-2024 School Year
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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For today's draft, you must submit the rough draft of your first four slides
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A detailed description of reactants and products
Reactant and products
Reaction conditions (temperature, catalyst, or environmental factors)
Any visual or diagram planned for these slides
Reactant and products
Reaction conditions (temperature, catalyst, or environmental factors)
Any visual or diagram planned for these slides
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Selected Chemical Reaction
Balanced chemical equation
Identified reaction type
Balanced chemical equation
Identified reaction type
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Lewis Structure Question Trail= 30 points
Molecular Geometry and VSEPR= 55
Molecular Geometry and VSEPR= 55
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In this discussion forum, you must respond to all three questions in a single post of at least 300 words, addressing the characteristics of metallic bonds, how they contribute to properties like conductivity and malleability, and examples of everyday objects that rely on metallic bonding. After posting your initial response, you must reply to at least two peers, with each reply being a minimum of 100 words. Your responses should provide constructive feedback, agree or expand on their ideas, and use examples where possible.
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https://view.genially.com/622a45ea4b76e40013bc8b51
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Explain how UV light affects human skin and other biological systems. What are the benefits and risks of UV exposure? Include in your response how living organisms, including humans, have adapted to deal with UV light exposure.
Ultraviolet (UV) light is a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun and can also be emitted from artificial sources like tanning beds and black lights. UV light can have significant biological effects on living organisms, particularly on human skin cells.
In this discussion, you will explore how UV light affects living organisms, focusing on its impact on human health. Specifically, consider both the beneficial and harmful effects of UV light exposure, including vitamin D production, sunburns, and potential long-term consequences like skin cancer. Additionally, consider how certain organisms have adapted to protect themselves from or use UV light.
Your initial response must be between 200-300 words. Be sure to support your answer with examples and explanations.
In this discussion, you will explore how UV light affects living organisms, focusing on its impact on human health. Specifically, consider both the beneficial and harmful effects of UV light exposure, including vitamin D production, sunburns, and potential long-term consequences like skin cancer. Additionally, consider how certain organisms have adapted to protect themselves from or use UV light.
Your initial response must be between 200-300 words. Be sure to support your answer with examples and explanations.
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"How do periodic trends such as atomic radius, ionization energy, and electronegativity change across a period and down a group in the periodic table, and how do these trends influence the chemical behavior of elements?"
This week, you will explore periodic trends in atoms and elements. In your response, you should answer the following question:
To complete this assignment:
that address the question. Be sure to discuss each trend (atomic radius, ionization energy, and electronegativity) and explain how these properties vary both across a period (left to right) and down a group (top to bottom) on the periodic table.
of how these trends affect the behavior of specific elements or chemical reactions. You may discuss how elements in different groups of the periodic table react with each other or with other substances based on their periodic trends.
from a textbook, reliable website, or academic journal to support your explanation. Use proper citation in MLA or APA format.
Ensure your response is well-organized, demonstrates a strong understanding of periodic trends, and is written in your own words. Avoid simply copying information from your sources—explain and interpret the information based on your understanding of the topic.
To complete this assignment:
that address the question. Be sure to discuss each trend (atomic radius, ionization energy, and electronegativity) and explain how these properties vary both across a period (left to right) and down a group (top to bottom) on the periodic table.
of how these trends affect the behavior of specific elements or chemical reactions. You may discuss how elements in different groups of the periodic table react with each other or with other substances based on their periodic trends.
from a textbook, reliable website, or academic journal to support your explanation. Use proper citation in MLA or APA format.
Ensure your response is well-organized, demonstrates a strong understanding of periodic trends, and is written in your own words. Avoid simply copying information from your sources—explain and interpret the information based on your understanding of the topic.
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How does acids and bases affects our lives? Give an example of a common acid or base and describe its chemical properties and uses.
Write five sentences at minimum detailing an acid or base's role in everyday life. After your post, read one of your classmate's response and discuss how their example differs from or complement yours (discussion must be at minimun 3 sentences).
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Discuss how the different states of matter are defined by their physical properties, such as shape, volume, and particle arrangement. How do changes in temperature and pressure influence these states, and what are some real world examples of these changes?
Instructions:
Provide the references for your response.
Your response should be at least five sentences long, and you are encouraged to use professional language and critical thinking in your discussion.
After posting your response, engage with at least one of your classmates' posts by providing constructive feedback or expanding on their ideas.
Provide the references for your response.
Your response should be at least five sentences long, and you are encouraged to use professional language and critical thinking in your discussion.
After posting your response, engage with at least one of your classmates' posts by providing constructive feedback or expanding on their ideas.
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Chemistry is often called the "central science" because it connects other sciences, such as biology, physics, and environmental science. Why do you think chemistry is important in our everyday lives? Can you think of an example where chemistry plays a crucial role in something you do or encounter regularly?
In your response, write at least five sentences explaining your thoughts on the importance of chemistry in everyday life.
Make sure to give a specific example to support your answer.
After you have posted your response, read through your peers' answers and comment on at least one other student’s post. Your comment should be thoughtful and contribute to the discussion by agreeing and expanding on their example or offering a different perspective.
Make sure to give a specific example to support your answer.
After you have posted your response, read through your peers' answers and comment on at least one other student’s post. Your comment should be thoughtful and contribute to the discussion by agreeing and expanding on their example or offering a different perspective.