Mrs. Francis' Chemistry Classes

Binders Due

2009-03-27T12:36:00.001-05:00

All binders for all classes will be due on March 31 (B-day) or April 1 (B-day)

The nine weeks ends April 3rd.

AP Chemistry

2009-02-28T18:05:00.005-06:00

For some multiple choice practice for Tuesday's test visit here and click on all the sets under chapter 14.

For more practice for Thursday's Free Response section, pull up any free response from the College Board web-site and work problem 1. All problem 1's are equilibrium and most will be Ka/Kb or Ksp problems.

Also remember that this Tuesday is Nacho Tuesday. Don't forget your food.

Pre-AP Chemistry

2009-02-28T17:13:00.000-06:00

Your test over chapter 18 has been moved to Wednesday and Thursday of this week. For additional practice over molarity, molality, % by mass and % by volume visit here . Ignore the mole fraction questions. The answers are at the bottom of the word document with an explanation of how to calculate them.

Regular Chemistry

2009-02-28T15:18:00.000-06:00

Our next test (over chapter 9) will be on Wednesday or Thursday. You have already received your review, but if you like more practice visit here.

Science Fair Project Due Dates

2009-01-25T20:27:00.000-06:00

The entire science fair project is due Janurary 30th for all classes.

The very last days the project may be turned in are on February 3rd (B-day students) and February 4th (A-day students).

Remember that the project counts as two test grades!

Regular Chemistry

2009-01-25T20:00:00.000-06:00

Below are a couple of links to give you additional points of view on how to balance equations...

This simple site (easy to load) gives instructions and practice problems with answers at the bottom of the page.

This one takes a while to download, but is interactive. This site gives no instructions how to balance, but lets you type in and check coefficients for twenty different problems.

AP Chemistry

2009-01-25T19:19:00.000-06:00

Take a quick quiz here. See how you do.

Remember to complete your worksheet for homework it is due Tuesday.

Pre-AP Chemistry

2009-01-25T19:09:00.000-06:00

To check your understanding of the topics we discussed in class this past week visit here.

Oh...by the way "Stoichiometry" is derived from the Greek words στοιχειον (stoikheion, meaning element) and μετρον (metron, meaning measure.) from your friends at http://www.wikipedia.org/

Science Binders

2009-01-04T19:29:00.000-06:00

All classes, your science binders are due next Tuesday, Jan 13th (B-day) and Wednesday, Jan 14th (A-day). This is a major grade.

Binder Bonanza (to help you get your folder organized) will be this Friday, January 9th.

Extra Credit Mole Project

2009-01-04T18:00:00.000-06:00

All extra credit moles are due Tuesday, January 20th (B-day) and Wednesday, January 21st (A-day) You may turn them in early if you wish.

Regular Chemistry

2008-12-12T17:41:00.001-06:00

This is your reminder that the last day to retake the naming compound and formula writing test is Monday by 3:30 P.M. Study and use this opportunity to boost your average.

Regular Chemistry

2008-12-10T12:53:00.001-06:00

We did a lab today and you will need to finish it for homework.

You can review what we learned in class the past week, visit here. There is also a fantastic practice worksheet over converting mass to moles with answers here. Both of these sights will prepare you for the test we are having on Monday (A-day) or Tuesday (B-day) next week.

AP Chemistry

2008-12-10T10:43:00.000-06:00

To study for your semester test, review ALL of your old tests both the multiple choice and the free response problems. I will pass out old tests to you in class tomorrow. Correct your free responses to earn extra credit. Also come in to make up some points on a bonus electrochem and thermo quiz.

Remember Friday after school I am going to review redox stuff.

I will be available after school Monday and Tuesday to review for anyone who wants to show. I'll even bring cookies.

Pre-AP Chemistry

2008-12-10T10:30:00.000-06:00

We are having a test on Monday (A-day) or Tuesday (B-day) before we go on Christmas break. The test is over solubility and oxidation-reduction reactions.

For extra practice for solubility you can print out the quiz here and check your answers on the quiz here .

Here is an interactive quiz to help you practice determing oxidation numbers.

There is a good interactive practice for balancing acid equations here. Just click on the "interactive example" once you get to the main page.

AP Chemistry

2008-11-17T12:29:00.003-06:00

The chapter we are currently studying is over kinetics (chapter 12). This link will take you to a podcast over this chapter. This teacher does his lectures like mine and there are 3 separate videos on this page. If it doesn't open up on this page, click the links on his page to google video.

You can also visit here to practice some multiple choice questions on our AP chapter test.

Regular Chemistry

2008-11-14T16:55:00.000-06:00

If you did not get finished with your lab in class today, be sure to finish it for homework before we meet again next Tuesday (or Wednesday)

Also, we have a huge Polyatomic Ion Quiz on Tuesday or Wednesday over all of the polyatomic ions. Please study.

AP Chemistry

2008-11-14T16:47:00.000-06:00

O.K. you molecular nerds. Here is the catalytic simulation you enjoyed so much in class. Enjoy.

Pre-AP Chemistry

2008-11-14T16:36:00.000-06:00

In class we will be learning how to predict the results of synthesis and decomposition reactions.

Regular Chemistry

2008-11-11T15:24:00.000-06:00

Be sure that you complete Ionic Worksheet I for homework. Next time in class you have a polyatomic ion quiz over the second column names only. Please study.

Also remember we will have quiz over naming and writing formulas of ionic compounds in class next time. If you want more practice you can down load this practice worksheet that has an included answer key.

Canned Food Drive

2008-11-11T15:03:00.000-06:00

Next week is the Student Council Canned Food Drive, for my class students may bring up to 10 cans of food for up to 10 bonus points.
For my class, 2 ramen = 1 can, one medium size peanut butter = 5 cans.

The last day to turn in food is Monday, November 24th.

Pre-AP Chemistry

2008-11-11T15:02:00.000-06:00

Be sure that you wear "real shoes" to class tomorrow as will be doing a lab. If you can remember,please bring several VERY shiny pennies for our experiment.

For homework you will have, Balancing Worksheet I.

AP Chemistry

2008-11-11T14:41:00.002-06:00

We will be having our next test on Wednesday over Thermodynamics. For extra practice you can visit Adrian Dingle's Chemistry Pages and click the quizes under "Topic 9".

Also your thermodynamic and thermochemistry e-homework will be due on Wednesday!

AP Chemistry and alumni

2008-10-31T09:32:00.002-05:00

If you go to this link you can view this years t-shirt design.

All Classes

2008-10-25T23:05:00.002-05:00

I am now done with your nine weeks averages, I graded all day :.( Anyway, if you want to know your average drop me an e-mail at pamela.francis@burkburnettisd.org otherwise, they'll be posted Monday morning

Pre-AP Chemistry

2008-10-24T16:50:00.004-05:00

Your science fair spiral and research plan are due next week either Tuesday (A) or Wednesday (B)

Each student must fill out a research plan form and complete the typed attachment. Information about the form can be found here. If you scroll down at this site, you will need to fill out 1, 1A and 1B. I gave you hard copies of this form, but if you have lost it you can get another copy (or fill them out) here.

Also in your spiral you will need to have two more pages of research (from the internet or library) and a written procedure, materials list and time outline for your project.

The handouts for the instructions or bibliographies can be found over to the left on the link that says "Power Point and Class Handout link".

AP Chemistry

2008-10-20T16:09:00.001-05:00

Over in the "useful links" on the left I have put a link to the college boards web-site of all the old AP questions that you can use for review for any of my tests.

All Classes

2008-10-16T23:14:00.002-05:00

Binders are due next Monday, October 20 for A-day students and Tuesday, October 21 for B-day students.

Please remember that late binders will not be accepted for any reason.

EVERYONE!!! Part 2

2008-10-07T15:26:00.005-05:00

Sometimes the links on the left to my power points and documents need more than one click. Try it a couple times. If it still doesn't work, or your frustrated, go to my webpage on the school website and try from there.

EVERYONE!!!

2008-10-03T18:30:00.000-05:00

I have started uploading my class power points. So if you have missed class, or simply want to see the power point again, they will be listed on the left.

Regular Chemistry

2008-10-03T08:27:00.000-05:00

We will be starting to memorize the polyatomic ion list part at a time. If you have lost your list. There is a copy in the links on the left of this web page.

AP Chemistry

2008-10-03T08:08:00.001-05:00

The next chapter we will be covering is electrochemistry. We did very little of this last year. Below is a preview of the notes we will be taking. Watching this may make understanding class easier for you.

Electrochem Podcast part 1

Pre-AP Chemistry

2008-10-03T07:30:00.000-05:00

We are working on naming and writing formulas for ionic compounds. For an extra practice you can visit this worksheet with answers.

For quick re-explanation, you can visit here .

While your here you can enjoy a lovely picture of salt crystals. Regular formula units give it a cubic formation.

Pre-AP Chemistry

2008-09-25T15:47:00.001-05:00

We are starting on memorizing our polyatomic ions. For Monday or Tuesday next week you have tom memorize the first ten on the list. If you have lost your list, look to the new handout link on the left to download yourself a copy.

Pre-AP Chemistry

2008-09-23T14:46:00.000-05:00

We have an element quiz coming up soon. You can practice (even though it doesn't have all of the elements on the list ) on a matching game here.

AP Chemistry

2008-09-23T14:36:00.000-05:00

Here are some Podcasts for the next test over Chapter 4. Remember that it is an AP style test and it will be given next Wednesday.

Podcast #1: Predicting Oxidation numbers and Balancing redox equations

Podcast #2: Redox and Stochiometry

A practice quiz over predicting oxidation numbers can be found here .

Also thought you'd enjoy a cool picture of some oxidation with the chemical process shown in the illustration.

Pre-AP Chemistry

2008-09-22T08:46:00.000-05:00

You have project information due either Thursday (Sept 25) or Friday (Sept 26)

Details are below...

First Spiral Evaluation
1. You will record all information in ink in a wide rule spiral notebook on the fronts of pages.

2. Page numbers need to be written, in ink, in the upper right hand corner of all spiral pages prior to beginning the project.

3. You will need a question and a hypothesis. Write these on the second page.

4. The spiral must contain:
a) a title page including: name, class-period, title of project, teacher name
b) written information from at least two different sources with a total of 2 pages in length of information.
i. No more than 1 source may come from a general encyclopedia. (Britannia, Encarta, etc.)
ii. You may use 1 specific encyclopedia as a source (examples: medical encyclopedia, plant encyclopedia, chemistry encyclopedia)
iii.Your textbook may NOT count as a source; you may use 1 other textbook as a source though.
iv. FOR THIS EVALUATION, NO INTERNET SOURCES ALLOWED!

c) a bibliography for each source must be stated in the top margin of the page, with all information taken from that source written following the bibliography.

Regular Chemistry

2008-09-22T08:42:00.000-05:00

You have project information due either Thursday (Sept 25) or Friday (Sept 26)

Details are below...

First Spiral Evaluation
1. You will record all information in ink in a wide rule spiral notebook on the fronts of pages.

2. Page numbers need to be written, in ink, in the upper right hand corner of all spiral pages prior to beginning the project.

3. The chemical process to be researched must be chosen.

4. The spiral must contain:
a) a title page including: name, class-period, title of project, teacher name
b) written information from at least two different sources with a total of 2 pages in length of information.
i. No more than 1 source may come from a general encyclopedia. (Britannia, Encarta, etc.)
ii. You may use 1 specific encyclopedia as a source (examples: medical encyclopedia, plant encyclopedia, chemistry encyclopedia)
iii.Your textbook may NOT count as a source; you may use 1 other textbook as a source though.
iv. FOR THIS EVALUATION, NO INTERNET SOURCES ALLOWED!

c) a bibliography for each source must be stated in the top margin of the page, with all information taken from that source written following the bibliography.

Pre-AP Chemistry and Regular Chemistry

2008-09-22T08:38:00.000-05:00

You have a test either Tuesday (Sept 23) or Wednesday (Sept 24). If you need more review visit the earlier entries.

Also remember, if you have not brought your paper towels yet. You will not receive any potential curve on the test.

Pre-AP Chemistry and Regular Chemistry

2008-09-10T08:15:00.000-05:00

Baffled by significant figures? Click here for tutorials . And click here for additional practice problems .

AP Chemistry

2008-09-10T08:14:00.000-05:00

If you want to hear a repeat of this week's lecture visit chapter 4.1 lecture .

Our next test will be on Tuesday, September 23.

Chapter 5 & 6 e-homework will be due then.

Pre-AP Chemistry and Regular Chemistry

2008-09-02T20:38:00.000-05:00

We have been learning about dimensional analysis in class. For some extra problems to work (with answers) visit here.

If you want to hear the lecture from a different teacher visit http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=caf311e1f00fd22b392c

Most of these are also down loadable as a podcast too!

Regular Chemistry

2008-09-02T20:35:00.000-05:00

We have a safety test either tomorrow (A-day) or Wednesday. You will need to bring a calculator to class this day as we will be starting dimensional analysis.

Everyone should have their compostion book by now. Please bring it to class.

We will also start working on our science project soon as well.

Pre-AP Chemistry

2008-09-02T19:58:00.000-05:00

Be thinking of a science fair project. We will be going to the library to research our ideas on Friday (A-day) or Monday (B-day). Be careful about websites you visit for ideas. Most sites are junk and will want you to buy a project. Some decent sites are...

http://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/project_ideas.shtml

http://users.rcn.com/tedrowan/Ideas.html

http://www.elmers.com/products/sciencefair/projplan_choose.asp

Also a helpful site to look at that has all of the possible science fair categories is at this website.
http://www.societyforscience.org/ISEF/students/research_categories.asp

This site also has all of the forms that we will be using as well.

AP Chemistry Materials List

2008-07-30T17:12:00.000-05:00

You need to have all of the following items.

3‑Ringed Notebook Binder (Must be at least 2 inches thick)
a set of 5 dividers
a Blue or Black Pen
a Red Pen
a Pencil.
loose leaf Notebook Paper
one big box of tissues (Get the good kind please!)
One 70 sheet spiral‑type notebook (I suggest wide rule)
Two Paper Folders With Brads (match one of the colors with your spiral, the other needs to be orange)
Calculator ‑ You should have your own personal TI-83 or TI-84 calculator.
Please DO NOT buy a TI-89.

Optional Items
Rubber or Latex Gloves for lab
Old shoes for lab drawer

Regular Chemistry Materials List

2008-07-30T17:10:00.000-05:00

You need to have all of the following items.

3‑Ringed Notebook Binder (Must be at least 1 ½ inches thick)
Set of 5 dividers
a Blue or Black Pen
a Red Pen
a Pencil
Loose leaf Notebook Paper
One roll of Paper Towels
One 70 sheet spiral‑type notebooks (I suggest wide-rule )
One Paper Folder With Brads for your science project (I would match color to your spiral)
One composition book
YOUR OWN Calculator ‑ with exponential capabilities. Any of the TI calculators TI-25 and above should work except for calculators marked “business”. Even though your math class may check you out a calculator, you should purchase a personal scientific calculator.
One Plastic Sheet Protector

Optional Items
1. Rubber or Latex Gloves for lab
2. Index Cards to make flash cards

Pre-AP Chemistry Materials List

2008-07-30T17:04:00.001-05:00

You need to have all of the following items.

3‑Ringed Notebook Binder (Must be at least 1 ½ inches thick)
Set of 5 dividers
a Blue or Black Pen
a Red Pen
a Pencil
Loose leaf Notebook Paper
One roll of Paper Towels
Two 70 sheet spiral‑type notebooks (I suggest wide-rule and two different colors)
One Paper Folder With Brads for your science fair project (I would match color to one of your spirals)
YOUR OWN Calculator ‑ with exponential capabilities.
Any of the TI calculators TI-25 and above should work except for calculators marked “business”. Even though your math class may check you out a calculator, you should purchase a personal scientific calculator.
One Plastic Sheet Protector

Optional Items
Rubber or Latex Gloves for lab
Index Cards to make flash cards

Attention AP Chemistry Students

2008-07-30T17:00:00.000-05:00

You should be working on your summer electronic homework assignments soon! If you did not get a disk, please e-mail me and I will make arrangements for you to get one soon. If you have your disk and have a password on a green card you will need to use the program by Thursday, or the program will not load because of the date. If you have a yellow password card, you have to wait until Friday for it to be valid. If you have any questions please e-mail me.

Remember your assignment is all of the sections in the first 4 chapters. If you get bored you can move on to chapter 5 as well (as it will be assigned later in the first semester.)

AP Study Session

2008-03-26T15:38:00.000-05:00

The next AP Study session for all sciences is at Old High on Saturday, April 5th. AP Chemistry students remember that you get a 25/25 for each session you attend. Students registered for the AP Environmental Science Test are encouraged to attend also.

Regular Chemistry

2008-03-26T15:34:00.000-05:00

Here is a worksheet you can try to work on molarity calculations . A link to the answeres is at the top of the document.

AP Chemistry

2008-03-07T18:39:00.000-06:00

Visit here for a podcast over the next section of our book.

Chemistry

2008-02-06T19:18:00.001-06:00

We are done taking notes over Chapter 8. The Chapter 8 test will be on next Monday. For addition review materials visit the reaction type tutorials.

AP Chemistry

2008-02-06T10:02:00.001-06:00

I know it is early, but I found this outstanding acid/base equilibria review at Purdue's web-site here. The answers are at the bottom of the document.

Opportunity for Juniors who Love Chemistry

2008-01-30T19:21:00.000-06:00

The Welch Summer Science Program is designed for Texas students finishing their junior year in HS who are interested in pursuing research in chemistry during the summer. There are several locations throughout the state of Texas. Students are residents at the university where they're assigned. The website is http://www.utexas.edu/research/chemed/lagowski/WSSP/ and all the information on the application process, including printable applications, is available there.

The deadline for applying is February 28, 2008. The dates for the program for this year are June 8-July 12, 2008.

I have had students of mine attend this in the past and said it was an amazing and enriching experience. Let me know if you want to go and I'll write you a teacher recommendation.

Regular Chemistry

2008-01-30T19:08:00.000-06:00

In class we will be learned how to predict the results of synthesis and decomposition reactions. Follow the links for more examples and practice.

3rd and 4th Hour Reminder

2008-01-14T23:11:00.001-06:00

Remember that the due date for you to turn in your binder has been moved to this WEDNESDAY. This ONLY applies to 3rd and 4th hour.

Regular Chemistry

2008-01-09T19:35:00.000-06:00

You have a short test over Chapter 7 on Friday.

For extra practice you could visit this link to a practice test Addison Wesley Chemistry

Please bring all of your old tests with you to class on Friday for an opportunity for an extra credit grade.

Semster Test Exemptions

2008-01-09T19:25:00.000-06:00

The districts semester test exemption policy can be found here.

If you are exempt from the semester test, please remember that you have the OPTION of taking it to improve your grade. If the semester test does not improve your grade, then I will not count it. However, if you are not exempt you must take the test, and I must count it.

The semester test is comprehensive, please study all of your old tests to help you prepare for the exam.

Pre-AP Chemistry

2007-12-10T12:57:00.000-06:00

I hope you enjoyed the seven test tube mystery lab.

Our next topic study will be oxidation-reduction reactions.

For a preview of the type of things we are going to learn visit here.

AP Chemistry

2007-12-03T21:43:00.000-06:00

We have test over Kinetics on Thursday. If you have finished your electronic homework and your extra book work. You can try some practice quizzes at Prentice Hall. Click homework 2, homework 3, and homework 4 for some good practice questions.

You can study like these two good students

or if all else fails, have an arm-holding-up contest (during lab; saftey first)

See you Thursday!

Regular Chemistry

2007-12-03T21:38:00.000-06:00

After Tuesdays test, we will be going back into math in chemistry. You'll need to start bringing your calculator to class again.

To review what we learn in class on Thursday, visit here.

There is also a fantastic practice worksheet over converting mass to moles with answers here.

Pre-AP Chemistry

2007-12-03T21:28:00.000-06:00

After class on Wednesday or Thursday, please visit here and take the solubility quiz. See how you do!

Also to practice with net ionic equations visit here.

Please remember you will need to write up all 21 reactions for the seven test tube mystery lab for class on Friday or Monday.

More fun in the Lab

2007-11-28T20:42:00.001-06:00

Here are some pictures of my 7th hour enjoying their lab.

Students Having Fun in Lab

2007-11-27T20:58:00.000-06:00

Here are some pictures of some of my students during 2nd hour igniting our electrolysis device. It makes a very nice popping sound when it works.

Pre-AP Chemistry

2007-11-26T21:37:00.000-06:00

Be sure to wear real shoes to class on Tuesday or Wednesday as we will be doing a lab. We are done taking notes over Chapter 8. You will receive a review in class soon (if you haven't already) over Chapter 8. We will be going to the library on Thursday or Friday and the Chapter 8 test will be on next Monday or Tuesday.

For addition review materials visit the reaction type tutorials.

Regular Chemistry

2007-11-26T21:31:00.000-06:00

We will be continuing our study over naming compounds on Wednesday and will finish up our "All Compound WS". On Friday I will give you your review and we will spend about half the period on Friday at the Library to work on our science fair projects. If you have yet to turn in your research plan, this is the final day they will be accepted or you will lose points off your next spiral check. The list posted below is up-to-date.

Here are some practice sets for what we did today in class.

Molecular Names

Molecular Formulas

Our next test will be on Tuesday!

Fun in the Lab

2007-11-19T17:21:00.000-06:00

Here's some pictures of some of my students doing their make-up lab Monday afternoon. Look at how much fun chemistry is.

Progress Reports

2007-11-19T14:57:00.000-06:00

Progress report are being sent out today and tomorrow. Please get them signed for bonus points.

AP Chemistry

2007-11-19T14:53:00.000-06:00

Be sure that is you are going to take the make-up thermochemistry quiz, that you come by tomorrow (Tuesday). See your friend Monica working on the quiz.

Also, please wear lab-safe shoes tomorrow.

Over the break, write up your lab and work on your e-homework.

AP Chemistry

2007-11-15T19:46:00.001-06:00

Remember if you are going to take a make-up thermo quiz, to add 10 bonus points to your test, it has to be done by Tuesday after school.

Start doing your e-homework for Kinetics. Also if you want to, check out this Bluffer's Guide to Kinetics.

Regular Chemistry

2007-11-15T19:35:00.001-06:00

Next time in class you have a polyatomic ion quiz over the second column formulas only. Please study.

Also remember you may take a make-up quiz over naming and writing formulas of ionic compounds on your own time before Thanksgiving, if you want. If you want more practice you can down load this practice worksheet that has an included answer key.

Students who need to work in my lab to do their science fair project

2007-11-15T19:30:00.001-06:00

There are only 12 days left to work in my lab. If you need me, you better schedule NOW!

Lots of folks STILL have a research plan due

2007-11-15T19:20:00.000-06:00

The old post of the people who owe me research plans is being constantly updated. So if your name is still on the list, then you still owe me a research plan. Look to see if your name is here. You only have 25 days left until your spiral is due.

AP Chemistry

2007-11-13T19:32:00.001-06:00

We are starting on Chapter 12 over Kinetics. It wouldn't hurt to read the chapter and get a head start on your e-homework.

And, I concede to letting you bring 20 cans for the food drive. Your thermo tests were abysmal.

Regular Chemistry

2007-11-09T09:56:00.000-06:00

Finish your chapter 6 worksheet for homework. Study your polyatomic ions (1st column formulas: fun matching game here). Fix your research plan and resubmit it.

Regular Chemistry

2007-11-08T19:32:00.000-06:00

We have our next test tomorrow over Chapter 14, the periodic table. The next chapter we will be going into is chapter 6, chemical nomenclature. If you want to get a head start on this you can play the games at quia .

Pre-AP Chemistry

2007-11-08T19:19:00.000-06:00

Our next test, over chapter 7, we be this upcoming Monday and Tuesday. For extra practice you could visit this link to a practice test Addison Wesley Chemistry

The next chapter we will be studying is Chapter 8, which is over writing and balancing equations.

Welcome!

2007-11-08T15:27:00.001-06:00

Stuff will be coming VERY soon!