The MOLE
[Chapter 10 in the text]
At this point in time, I could…
Learning Targets for the MOLE Unit
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…answer the question!
1. Define ‘mole’ in multiple ways and explain its importance to
chemists.
A.
What is molar mass and how is it calculated?
B.
What is Avagadro’s number?
Read 293-296
Do sample 10.4
Read 290-293
C.
What is molar volume?
Read 300-301
D.
Why is the mole important to chemists (and chemistry
Read 287-290
students)?
2.
Use what you know about moles and dimensional analysis
to solve mole problems.
A.
How do you convert grams into moles and/or moles into
grams?
Read 297-299
Do samples 10.5 & 10.6
B.
How do you convert moles into particles and/or particles into
moles?
Read 290-293
Do samples 10.2 & 10.3
C.
How do you convert moles into volume (of gas at STP)
and/or volume (of gas at STP) to moles?
Read 300-302
Do samples 10.7 & 10.8
D.
What is dimensional analysis and how does it help you solve
mole problems?
3. Use scientific notation to work with large and small
measurements. [review]
Review 63, 85 & R56-58
Do sample MH-1
4. Use significant figures in mathematical calculations.
[review]
Review 66-72, R59-R61
Do samples 3.1, 3.2, 3,3
and MH-2 & MH-3
5. Use what you know about the mole to interpret information
related to the formula of a compound.
A.
How do you calculate percentage composition* when given
the formula of a compound or lab information about the mass
of its elements? [* % of each element ]
Read 305-308
Do samples 10.9 &
10.10
B.
How do you determine the empirical formula of a compound
when given the % composition or lab information about the
mass of its elements?
How do you determine the molecular formula when given the
empirical formula and the molar mass?
Read 309-310
Do sample 10.11
C.
Read 311-312
Do sample 10.12
6. Be able to use mole-related vocabulary:
A.
What are the particles that correspond to an element? An
ionic compound? a covalent compound?
Read 290
B.
What is the specific term used for the molar mass of an
element? An ionic compound? a covalent compound?
notes
C.
What is the difference between a molecular formula and an
empirical formula?
Read 309-312
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