LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 5

The learner will develop an understanding of chemical reactions.

Objective 5.01
Evaluate various types of chemical reactions:
  • Analyze reactions by types: single replacement, double replacement (including acid-base neutralization) , decomposition, synthesis, and combustion including simple hydrocarbons.
  • Predict products.
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Objective 5.02
Evaluate the Law of Conservation of Matter.
  • Write and balance formulas and equations.
  • Write net ionic equations.
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Objective 5.03
Identify the indicators of chemical change:
  • Formation of a precipitate.
  • Evolution of a gas.
  • Color change.
  • Absorption or release of heat.
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Objective 5.04
Identify the physical and chemical behaviors of acids and bases.
  • General properties of acids and bases.
  • Concentration and dilution of acids and bases.
  • Ionization and the degree of dissociation (strengths) of acids and bases.
  • Indicators.
  • Acid-base titration.
  • pH and pOH.
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Objective 5.05
Analyze oxidation/reduction reactions with regard to the transfer of electrons.
  • Assign oxidation numbers to elements in REDOX reactions
  • Identify the elements oxidized and reduced.
  • Write simple half reactions.
  • Assess the practical applications of oxidation and reduction reactions.
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Objective 5.06
Assess the factors that affect the rates of chemical reactions.
  • The nature of the reactants.
  • Temperature.
  • Concentration.
  • Surface area.
  • Catalyst.
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