Learning Goals
Exp C3.1 identify various types of chemical reactions, including synthesis,
decomposition, single displacement, double displacement, and combustion
I am able to :
 look at a chemical equation and classify it as one of: synthesis,
decomposition, single displacement, double displacement, complete
and incomplete combustion.
 Look at just the reactants and classify it as one of the above
 Look at just the products and classify it as one of the above
Exp.C3.2 explain the difference between a complete combustion reaction
and an incomplete combustion reaction (e.g., complete and incomplete
combustion of hydrocarbon fuels).
I am able to :
 Compare and contrast complete and incomplete combustion
reactions
 Explain how fuel : oxygen ratios are different between
combustion and incomplete combustion reactions.
Exp C3.3 explain the chemical reactions that result in the formation of
acids and bases from metal oxides and non-metal oxides (e.g., calcium
oxide reacts with water to produce a basic solution; carbon dioxide reacts
with water to produce an acidic solution) .
I am able to :
 explain what happens when a metal oxide or non-metal oxide are
placed in water.
 explain how to synthesize an acidic or basic solution from an
element or an oxide
Exp C2.1 use appropriate terminology related to chemical reactions, including, but not
limited to: neutralization, precipitate, acidic, and basic [C]
I am able to :
 Define all terms relating to reactions: (precipitate, aqueous,
filtration, distillation, isolation techniques etc.)
 Explain the law of conservation of mass and how it relates to
chemical equations.
Exp C2.2 write balanced chemical equations to represent synthesis, decomposition,
single displacement, double displacement, and combustion reactions , using the IUPAC
nomenclature system.
I am able to :
Write balanced chemical equations including states given word
equations or write word equations given formulas.
Exp C2.3 investigate synthesis, decomposition, single displacement, and double
displacement reactions, by testing the products of each reaction
(e.g., test for products such as gases, the presence of an acid, or the presence of a
base)
I am able to :
 identify gases produced in a reaction
 perform tests that verify the presence of an acid or a base.
Exp C2.4 predict the products of different types of synthesis and decomposition
reactions (e.g., synthesis reactions in which simple compounds are formed; synthesis
reactions of metallic or non-metallic oxides with water; decomposition reactions, in which
a chemical compound is separated into several compounds)
I am able to :
Identify reaction types given just the reactants, or just the products
I can predict trends such as the products of a metal in water or nonmetal oxide in water
I can predict the decomposition products of special polyatomic ions
such as carbonate, ammonium, and sulfite
Exp C2.5 predict the products of single displacement reactions, using the metal activity
series and the halogen series
Exp C2.6 predict the products of double displacement reactions (e.g., the formation of
precipitates or gases; neutralization)
Given 2.4-2.6, I am able to :
 predict the products of a reaction given the reactant formulas
or names, to produce balanced chemical equations.
 Predict the reactants given product formulas or names to
produce balanced chemical equations
Exp C2.8 plan and conduct an inquiry to compare the properties of non-metal oxide
solutions and metal oxide solutions (e.g., carbon dioxide reacts with water to make water
acidic; magnesium oxide reacts with water to make water basic)
I am able to :

Synthesize an acid or base and verify using characteristic tests
such as indicators
Exp C2.9 investigate neutralization reactions (e.g., neutralize a dilute solution of sodium
hydroxide with a dilute solution of hydrochloric acid, and isolate the sodium chloride
produced)
I am able to :
 Design a procedure that will allow a neutralization to occur
between reactants.
 Synthesize water or a salt and isolate the products
Exp C2.10 plan and conduct an inquiry to demonstrate a single displacement reaction,
using elements from the metal activity series
I am able to :
 design a procedure to determine the reactivity or ranking of a
series of metals
Exp C2.7 design an inquiry to demonstrate the difference between a complete and an
incomplete combustion.
I am able to :
Design a procedure that will qualitatively and quantitatively
demonstrate the difference between burning a fuel completely and
incompletely (using candles, Bunsen burner or acetylene)
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