Microchemistry for Physical Science
Use the powerful tools of microchemistry to teach the fundamentals of chemistry to 8th, 9th and 10th graders . . .with style!!
Interesting and informative labs which follow the curriculum of all physical science texts in the nation. Easy preparation for the teacher, quick, effective labs for the students. Environmentally safe disposal with a Teacher's prep guide for those who are not sure of how to prepare, store and dispose of chemicals used in the lab.
The effective answer to the question:
"Why do we have to learn this stuff?"
Table of Contents
Microchemistry Equipment 1
Disposal Procedures 3
Disclaimer 4 Student Teacher
Relationships and Constants 5 99
Viscosity of a Fluid 9 101
Density and Specific Gravity of a Liquid 13 103
Percent Composition 17 105
Recycling - The Law of Conservation 21 107
Simple Calorimetry 27 109
Heat Capacity of a Metal 33 111
A Study of Reactions 37 113
Masses in a Chemical Reaction 41 115
An Activity Series 45 117
Bonding - How Atoms Join Together 49 119
Paper Chromatography - Separating Mixtures 53 121
A Solubility Curve 57 122
The Six Solution Problem 59 125
Gases and Physical Forces 63 127
The Most Common Element - Hydrogen 67 131
Preparation of Oxygen 73 133
Carbon Dioxide 79 134
Acid Rain 83 135
Temperature and Reaction Rates 87 137
A Radioactivity Simulation 91 139
The Chemistry of Life 93 143
Appendix A - Chemical Listing and Prep 145