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Flashcard Guidelines
There is an incredible amount of material in Chemistry that is difficult to learn without
dedicated study. Chemistry is a science where spelling, capitalization, and precise wording are
important. While it is true that in the “real world” scientists have access to reference materials and are
able to look up the information you will be learning, it is always faster to be able to recall common
information.
Over the course of the year, you will make a set of flashcards to help you study for this class.
Remember, flashcards are not a useful study guide if the only time you look at them is when you make
them. To be useful, cards should be able to be used from either side. For that reason, there should be
enough information (or a question) on each side of the card for you to deduce the answer on the other
side of the card.
You should work to learn names, formulas, and definitions exactly. Do not be satisfied with
your learning until you are perfect – you will lose points otherwise. Be strict with yourself when you
are practicing. You can study with flashcards on your own, but it can be beneficial to work with a
partner (or group) as others will often hold you accountable when you consider an answer “close
enough”.
When making flashcards for this class, follow the guidelines below to ensure that you earn full
credit for the assignment. If you have any questions, it is advised that you ask your teacher before you
make an entire set of cards.
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All cards should be the same size (3 x 5 inches).
Credit will not be given for cards of other sizes.
Write with Pencil or Pen (Do not write with something that bleeds through the card).
YES, spelling counts.
All writing should be legible.
Cards of different colors can be used.
Card can either have lines, or not.
Examples of suggested flashcard formatting is shown on the reverse side, demonstrating for
some common types of flashcards how to write a question answer on both sides of the card.
Examples:
Front
Back
What is the symbol for
What is the name for the element with
the symbol
Hydrogen
H
Front
Back
What is the definition of
What is the name for
Vaporization
The change of a substance
from a liquid to a gas
Front
Back
What is the name of
What is the formula for
HClO
Hypochlorous acid
Front
Back
What are the products of this reaction
What common reactants react to form
Na + H2O 
NaOH + H2
Front
Back
What is the definition of
What is this the definition of
Standard Enthalpy of
Formation
The change in enthalpy when 1 mole
of a compound is formed from its
elements in their standard states
under standard conditions