Formula Quiz on Science Joy Wagon!
Congratulations on the ionic bonding/nomenclature/formula writing test! You are obviously practicing formula writing and nomenclature outside of class and it is paying off. Study groups can also pay off for you. Work with the other students in class together to prepare for evaluations.
This is directed to those of you who are preparing for the quiz or just feel like you need more practice. At http://www.sciencejoywagon.com/chemzone/lessons, if you will click on "bonding" and scoll down, there is an interactive quiz that will give you many compounds to write the correct formula for or to name. Go there and give it a try for the practice that you need! If you see portions that you like, recall that Harrison has a membership. I have already provided the user name and password to you but can give it again in class. Just ask. : )
Thursday, October 2, we'll have the quiz on all types of naming and formula writing (ionic, covalent, and acids). Then, we'll also perform a lab on molecular models during the week. Work hard to ensure that you are doing the most you can do to learn. We'll discuss the test date for the unit when I see you in class.
It is imperative that you know how to write the correct formulas for compounds. In the next unit, as well as ones to follow, you will be given the name of a compound and asked to first write the formula and then proceed with other tasks. If you are stuck on writing the formula, there is no way that you'll be able to succeed with the rest of content. When you are given the following in the next unit - silver nitrate reacts with magnesium chloride to produce silver chloride and magnesium nitrate - and then asked to balance the equation and solve mathematical information, you MUST be able to first write the formulas. Work at it until you are proficient. Come see me for any extra help you require. Thank you for working hard to own your learning.