Unit 1 Water C/D Learning Targets
1. I can name ionic compounds when given the formula.
(pgs. 38-40 ion reference sheet)
2. I can write the formula when given the chemical
name. (pgs. 38-40 ion reference sheet)
3. I can explain solubility in terms of a solute and a
solvent. (pg. 29, 53)
4. I can define the terms: saturated, unsaturated, and
supersaturated (pg.53)
5. I can correctly interpret a solubility curve (pg. 54) to
determine solubility as a function of temperature (pg. 55
C.2 Dev. Skills, Worksheet C.1, Lab C.3 pg. 57)
6. I can classify a solution as saturated, unsaturated, or
supersaturated when given a set of conditions and
solubility curve (graph) (C.5 pg. 62 Modeling Matter
Activity)
7. I can design a procedure to test the solubility of a
substance in water at various temperatures. (C.3 Lab) I
can identify the control, the variable being tested and
explain the data collected?
8. I can draw and explain how the polar nature of water
enables it to dissolve ionic substances.
(pg. 59-61, fig. 1.39 pg. 61)
9. I can solve problems relating to solution
concentration in percent’s, ppm's, and ppb's. (pg 63-64
C.7 Developing Skills, Worksheet C.6)
10. I can describe the difference between heavy metals
and essential metals. (pg. 65-67)
11. I can list and describe three examples of essential
metals and two examples of heavy metals. (pg. 65)
(group pp)
12. I can list some of the adverse health effects of heavy
metals on humans. (group pp)
13. I can list some sources of lead and mercury
contamination found in natural bodies of water. (group
pp)
14. I can classify a solution as acidic, neutral, or basic
given its pH value.(pg. 70)
15. I can recall the EPA's acceptable pH range for
drinking water and fish. (pg. 70)
16. I can explain the differences between acids and
bases based on the ions that are present. (pg. 68)
17. I can recognize formulas for substances as either
being an acid or a base. (pg. 69)
18. I can explain how molecular substances are different
from ionic substances. (notes)
19. I can classify a solute as being polar or non-polar
based upon its relative solubility in various solvents
(water, ethanol, lamp oil). (C.11 Solvents Lab pg.72-75)
20. I can explain how temperature and pressure affect
the solubility of a gas in water. (pg. 75-77)
21. I can explain how fish can suffocate in water where
the temperature has increased for several days. (pg. 77)
22. I can explain how power plants and other industries
contribute to increase temperature in surrounding water
bodies. (pg. 78)
23. I can explain Gas Bubble Trauma. (pg. 78)
24. I can analyze a given set of data and use graphing to
determine if a parameter is "normal" or "abnormal"
compared to a historical set of data. (Class Activity
C.14)
25. I can list the three purification processes in the
earth's hydrologic cycle and explain the types of
materials removed by each process.
26. I can explain the purpose of the following processes
in municipal water treatment: screening, prechlorination, flocculation, settling, sand filtration, postchlorination, aeration, and fluoridation. (pg 88)
27. I can compare and contrast the hydrologic cycle and
the Northern Kentucky Municipal water treatment
system. (pg. 89 D.3)
28. I can list the advantages and risks associated with
chlorinating water.
I can discuss possible ways to eliminate chlorine and
their disadvantages. (pg. 91)
29. I can define hard water and know which elements
are responsible for hardness (pg. 92)
30. I can explain how soap's cleaning power is affected
by water hardness. (pg. 96)
31. I can describe how a resin-based water softener
works. (pg. 99)
32. I can discuss the world water crisis in terms of
where and why. I can also describe some impacts and
the future of water. (group pp)
33. I can describe several chemical contaminants of
water, where they come from and the impact they have.
(group pp)
34. I can describe several biological contaminants,
where they come from and the impact they have. (group
pp)
35. I can use the following terms with respect to water
purification techniques (sustainable, flocculation,
coagulation, filtration, activated charcoal, disinfection,
chlorination, SODIS, PUR™) (group pp)