Archive for September, 2005

Make sure you know the following for a POSSIBLE (probable) quiz tomorrow:
1) The 4 states of matter2) The one thing that determines the state of matter of something.3) The most common state of matter in the universe (plasma).4) The kinetic theory of matter says that particles that make up solids, liquids, gases and plasma are [...]

There may be a quiz de la pop tomorrow on the stuff we talked about in class (the types of matter, the kinetic theory of matter, etc)…
Here are the notes from today…
I.  Describe the four states of matter.
Tiny particles in constant (1) __________________ make up all matter.
All
matter takes up (2) _____________ and has (3)__________________.
However, matter [...]

MythBusters

Tonight, remember to think about the myth, superstition or wacky theory that you’re researching.  We’ll be back in the library tomorrow and these will be due by class on Wednesday!
Here are a few helpful resources:
WebElements - very good site with a good deal of info and pictures!
Chemical Elements - thorough with good information.
Los Alamos Periodic [...]

This Week

Starting this week, we’re going to be working on the types of matter.  Why is water (two hydrogens and one oxygen) sometimes a liquid, sometimes a solid (ice) and sometimes a gas (steam)??  Can all compounds change like that? 
We’ll be headed to the library on Monday to do research on the types of matter, [...]

CH. 11 TEST GRADES ARE ONLINE AT WWW.MYGRADEBOOK.COM!
If you haven’t taken the time to get your classword and password from me yet, please email me (harrelson@skyhawkscience.com) to do so… that way, you can keep track of your grade!
Have a great weekend!
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Congrats to the JV Football players (and the Volleyball players) as well as the JV Cheerleaders on tonight’s performance.  You were all very spectacular and represented Hammond well!  I personally thought we should have won, but the ref’s seemed to be a little flag happy.  Nonetheless, you guys won with your performance and determination on [...]

Thurs 9/22/05 Ch 11 Review
            
            

             

            
            

             

1.  What kinds of compounds do covalent bonds produce?
2.  Ionic bonds produce which kinds of compunds?
3.  What is a negative ion called?
3.  What is a chemical bond [...]

Wednesday

Hope everyone had a good day at school.
No quiz tomorrow, so no worries!  HOWEVER, make sure to study for your Government test tomorrow!  Also remember that our Ch. 11 test is Friday so start looking that material over as soon as you can.
Tomorrow in class we’re going to work on some of the questions you’ll [...]

Tuesday

Remember to study your notes… there may be a *pop* quiz tomorrow!
Specifically, make sure you know the following for tomorrow:
*Covalent bonds form molecules.  *Covalent bonds are made only from non-metals (right side of the periodic table)*Covalent bonds are formed by the sharing of electrons.*Squirrels will take over the earth in 2019.  I welcome our rodent [...]

Tuesday, there is a tennis match against the Cardinal Newman Cardinals (redundant?  I think so!)
There may be some extra credit involved if you show up.  By the way… what time does it start tomorrow, Rachel or Lizzie??
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