At the end of our reactions unit we will use what we learned to present a chemical reaction demo and an explanation of the science behind it. 

Use the periodic table as a model to predict the relative properties of elements based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms.

EXPLANATION: CHEMICAL REACTION AND ATOMIC STRUCTURE

Construct and revise an explanation for the outcome of a simple chemical reaction based on the outermost electron states of atoms, trends in the periodic table, and knowledge of the patterns of chemical properties.

APPLY MATHEMATICAL REPRESENTATIONS: CONSERVATION OF MASS

Use mathematical representations to support the claim that atoms, and therefore mass, are conserved during a chemical reaction.

What do you know about chemical reactions already?

Take 2 minutes and add anything you already know about chemical reactions into your notebook.

What questions do you have about chemical reactions or the experiment demo project? 

Take 2 minutes and add any questions you have about chemical reactions. 

Ask initial questions about chemical reactions.

Experiment Demo (Launch)