Here is the update for today:
Practical Chemistry:
• For the preliminary design proposal you submitted today, I will look it over and comment on it over the weekend (it'll be graded as homework). In the mean time, you should keep researching for further modification and start to gather all the supplies needed to construct your water purifier.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• (From yesterday's posting) HW #16 (Due Wednesday) - Complete Atomic Structure Worksheet (you should be able to complete the first side by now). The backside can be completed after the lesson on Monday.
• Reminder: Lab. Report #6 is due on Monday.
Have a good weekend.
Dr. Liu
Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Update for 10-28-2010
Here is the update for today:
Practical Chemistry:
• Be sure to bring your research on homemade water purifier to class tomorrow. Each group will need to submit a preliminary draft of your design by the end of the class.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• HW #16 (Due Wednesday) - Complete Atomic Structure Worksheet (you should be able to complete the first side by now). The backside can be completed after the lesson on Monday.
• Reminder: Lab. Report #6 is due on Monday.
Dr. Liu
Practical Chemistry:
• Be sure to bring your research on homemade water purifier to class tomorrow. Each group will need to submit a preliminary draft of your design by the end of the class.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• HW #16 (Due Wednesday) - Complete Atomic Structure Worksheet (you should be able to complete the first side by now). The backside can be completed after the lesson on Monday.
• Reminder: Lab. Report #6 is due on Monday.
Dr. Liu
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Update for 10-27-2010
Here is the update for today:
Practical Chemistry:
• No HW today. Continue to research for your water purifier idea in preparation for final design discussion on Friday.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• HW # 15: (Due Tomorrow) Holt - Read pp. 79~89; Do P. 89 Problems 1, 2, 3, 4
• Final Lab. #6 session will be tomorrow during P9 in Rm. 311.
Dr. Liu
Practical Chemistry:
• No HW today. Continue to research for your water purifier idea in preparation for final design discussion on Friday.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• HW # 15: (Due Tomorrow) Holt - Read pp. 79~89; Do P. 89 Problems 1, 2, 3, 4
• Final Lab. #6 session will be tomorrow during P9 in Rm. 311.
Dr. Liu
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Update for 10-26-2010
Here is the update for today:
Practical Chemistry:
• No HW today. Start researching for your water purifier idea in preparation for final design discussion on Friday.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• Post-Unit Exam break! No HW today!
• Lab. #6 continues tomorrow during P1 in Rm. 311.
Dr. Liu
Practical Chemistry:
• No HW today. Start researching for your water purifier idea in preparation for final design discussion on Friday.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• Post-Unit Exam break! No HW today!
• Lab. #6 continues tomorrow during P1 in Rm. 311.
Dr. Liu
Monday, October 25, 2010
Update for 10-25-2010
Here is the update for today:
Practical Chemistry:
• Today we have distributed the guideline for the Homemade Water Purifier project. Many of you have failed to indicate whether you will be working in groups or by yourself. Be sure to submit your preference first thing tomorrow morning.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• Unit 2 Exam will be held tomorrow, be sure to bring a "real" calculator, references tables, and pen or pencil. The key to Unit 2 Review sheet can be downloaded here. Be sure to study the review sheet as well as your notebook.
• Reminder: Lab. #6 will begin tomorrow morning during P1 in Rm. 311.
To all classes: If you would like to check your updated marking period grade, log into the Snapgrades to find out...
Dr. Liu
Practical Chemistry:
• Today we have distributed the guideline for the Homemade Water Purifier project. Many of you have failed to indicate whether you will be working in groups or by yourself. Be sure to submit your preference first thing tomorrow morning.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• Unit 2 Exam will be held tomorrow, be sure to bring a "real" calculator, references tables, and pen or pencil. The key to Unit 2 Review sheet can be downloaded here. Be sure to study the review sheet as well as your notebook.
• Reminder: Lab. #6 will begin tomorrow morning during P1 in Rm. 311.
To all classes: If you would like to check your updated marking period grade, log into the Snapgrades to find out...
Dr. Liu
Friday, October 22, 2010
Update for 10-22-2010
Here is the update for today:
Practical Chemistry:
• REMINDER: If you don't hand in your homework, most likely this will lead to a failure for the course. As of end of today, I have not receive that many Classwork #1 assignments. Be sure to make up this assignment and submit it for Monday.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• Reminder: Lab. Report #5 due next Monday.
• There would be no HW this weekend. However, since Unit 2 Exam is going to be next Tuesday, you should start studying your notes and practicing Gas Law problems in the textbook.
Have a good weekend.
Dr. Liu
Practical Chemistry:
• REMINDER: If you don't hand in your homework, most likely this will lead to a failure for the course. As of end of today, I have not receive that many Classwork #1 assignments. Be sure to make up this assignment and submit it for Monday.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• Reminder: Lab. Report #5 due next Monday.
• There would be no HW this weekend. However, since Unit 2 Exam is going to be next Tuesday, you should start studying your notes and practicing Gas Law problems in the textbook.
Have a good weekend.
Dr. Liu
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Update for 10-21-2010
Here is the update for today:
Practical Chemistry:
• Please answer the following questions for Classwork #1 and submit the work for tomorrow: (To be counted in HW category)
1. Consider oil-water separation, sand filtration, charcoal adsorption and filtration, and distillation. Which purification procedure would be least practical to purify a city’s water supply? Why?
2. You are marooned on a sandy island surrounded only by ocean water. A stagnant, murky pond contains the only available water on the island. In your survival kit, you have the following items:
• One nylon jacket • One plastic cup
• two plastic bags • One length of rubber tubing
• one knife • one 1-L bottle of liquid bleach
• one 5-L glass bottle • one bag of salted peanuts
Describes a plan to produce drinkable water, using only these items.
3. A group of friends is planning a four-day backpacking hike. Some members of the group favor carrying their own bottled water. Other members of the group wish to carry no water, instead, they will buy bottled water in towns along the trail; still others want to purchase and carry portable filters for use with stream water.
a) What are the advantages and disadvantages of each option?
b) What additional information would the group need before deciding on a group plan?
Regent Chemistry 1:
• If you have not finished HW #14, be sure to complete it and submit it for tomorrow. Otherwise, no new HW for today.
• Reminder: Lab. Report #5 due next Monday.
• Unit 2 Exam likely to be next Tuesday.
Dr. Liu
Practical Chemistry:
• Please answer the following questions for Classwork #1 and submit the work for tomorrow: (To be counted in HW category)
1. Consider oil-water separation, sand filtration, charcoal adsorption and filtration, and distillation. Which purification procedure would be least practical to purify a city’s water supply? Why?
2. You are marooned on a sandy island surrounded only by ocean water. A stagnant, murky pond contains the only available water on the island. In your survival kit, you have the following items:
• One nylon jacket • One plastic cup
• two plastic bags • One length of rubber tubing
• one knife • one 1-L bottle of liquid bleach
• one 5-L glass bottle • one bag of salted peanuts
Describes a plan to produce drinkable water, using only these items.
3. A group of friends is planning a four-day backpacking hike. Some members of the group favor carrying their own bottled water. Other members of the group wish to carry no water, instead, they will buy bottled water in towns along the trail; still others want to purchase and carry portable filters for use with stream water.
a) What are the advantages and disadvantages of each option?
b) What additional information would the group need before deciding on a group plan?
Regent Chemistry 1:
• If you have not finished HW #14, be sure to complete it and submit it for tomorrow. Otherwise, no new HW for today.
• Reminder: Lab. Report #5 due next Monday.
• Unit 2 Exam likely to be next Tuesday.
Dr. Liu
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Update for 10-20-2010
Here is the update for today:
Practical Chemistry:
• No new HW for tonight.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• HW #14 (Due Tomorrow): Holt - Read pp. 431~432, Do p. 432 Problems #5, 6, 7, 8, 9. (Consider this a preview for tomorrow's lesson.)
• Lab. #5 continues tomorrow afternoon during P9 in Rm. 311.
Dr. Liu
Practical Chemistry:
• No new HW for tonight.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• HW #14 (Due Tomorrow): Holt - Read pp. 431~432, Do p. 432 Problems #5, 6, 7, 8, 9. (Consider this a preview for tomorrow's lesson.)
• Lab. #5 continues tomorrow afternoon during P9 in Rm. 311.
Dr. Liu
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Update for 10-19-2010
Here is the update for today:
Practical Chemistry:
• No new HW for tonight. Be sure to turn in HW #6: In-class assignment on U.S. water usage and the questions related to the article "Fish Kill Triggers Riverwood Water Emergency".
Regent Chemistry 1:
• HW #13 (Due Tomorrow): Holt - Read pp. 426-431, Do p. 428 Problems 1, 2, p. 431 Problem 2, 3.
• Lab. #5 continues tomorrow morning during P1 in Rm. 311.
Dr. Liu
Practical Chemistry:
• No new HW for tonight. Be sure to turn in HW #6: In-class assignment on U.S. water usage and the questions related to the article "Fish Kill Triggers Riverwood Water Emergency".
Regent Chemistry 1:
• HW #13 (Due Tomorrow): Holt - Read pp. 426-431, Do p. 428 Problems 1, 2, p. 431 Problem 2, 3.
• Lab. #5 continues tomorrow morning during P1 in Rm. 311.
Dr. Liu
Monday, October 18, 2010
Update for 10/18/2010
Here is the update for today (and the beginning of 2nd Marking Period):
Practical Chemistry::
• Most of you have not turn in the assignments that were due today: The in-class assignment on U.S. water usage: and the questions related to the article "Fish Kill Triggers Riverwood Water Emergency" (for details see Friday's posting). Those assignments must be turned in tomorrow.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• HW #12: (Due Tomorrow): Holt - Read pp. 421-425, Do p. 422 Problems 11, p. 425 Problem 1, 2, 3.
• Lab. #5 begins tomorrow morning during P1 in Rm. 311.
Dr. Liu
Practical Chemistry::
• Most of you have not turn in the assignments that were due today: The in-class assignment on U.S. water usage: and the questions related to the article "Fish Kill Triggers Riverwood Water Emergency" (for details see Friday's posting). Those assignments must be turned in tomorrow.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• HW #12: (Due Tomorrow): Holt - Read pp. 421-425, Do p. 422 Problems 11, p. 425 Problem 1, 2, 3.
• Lab. #5 begins tomorrow morning during P1 in Rm. 311.
Dr. Liu
Friday, October 15, 2010
Update for 10-15-2010
Here is the update for today:
Practical Chemistry:
• There were two assignments for today:
1. In-class assignment on water usage: Download this document to see the questions and the map/data.
2. From the article distributed "Fish Kill Triggers Riverwood Water Emergency", answer these three questions based on the article:
. What is the Problem?
• What are the observations (related to this problem)?
• What possible hypothesis can be formed to address the problem? (A testable prediction)
*Both assignments are to be handed in on Monday (stapled together).
Regent Chemistry 1:
• HW #11(Due Monday): Holt - Read pp. 416~422; Do Worksheet: Temperature and Pressure Unit Conversion. Everyone must complete 1st page; Work on the second page for bonus credit.
• Lab. Report #4 due next Monday.
Have a good weekend.
Dr. Liu
Practical Chemistry:
• There were two assignments for today:
1. In-class assignment on water usage: Download this document to see the questions and the map/data.
2. From the article distributed "Fish Kill Triggers Riverwood Water Emergency", answer these three questions based on the article:
. What is the Problem?
• What are the observations (related to this problem)?
• What possible hypothesis can be formed to address the problem? (A testable prediction)
*Both assignments are to be handed in on Monday (stapled together).
Regent Chemistry 1:
• HW #11(Due Monday): Holt - Read pp. 416~422; Do Worksheet: Temperature and Pressure Unit Conversion. Everyone must complete 1st page; Work on the second page for bonus credit.
• Lab. Report #4 due next Monday.
Have a good weekend.
Dr. Liu
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Update for 10-14-2010
Here is the update for today:
Practical Chemistry:
• No HW today. Be sure to bring the article distributed today in class for tomorrow.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• HW #11(Due Monday): Holt - Read pp. 416~422; Do Worksheet: Temperature and Pressure Unit Conversion. Everyone must complete 1st page; Work on the second page for bonus credit.
• Lab. Report #4 due next Monday.
Dr. Liu
Practical Chemistry:
• No HW today. Be sure to bring the article distributed today in class for tomorrow.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• HW #11(Due Monday): Holt - Read pp. 416~422; Do Worksheet: Temperature and Pressure Unit Conversion. Everyone must complete 1st page; Work on the second page for bonus credit.
• Lab. Report #4 due next Monday.
Dr. Liu
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Update for 10-12-2010
Here is the update for today:
Practical Chemistry:
• No HW today - In-class Unit 1 Exam Correction.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• HW #10: (Due Thursday): Holt - Read pp. 40~45; Do p. 45 Problems #3, 5, 7, 8.
• Lab. #4 will start earlier tomorrow at 7:10 AM in Rm. 311 - due to the fact that PSAT participants will need to start check into the classroom at 7:45 AM.
To All classes: Official Progress report will be sent out tonight. All discrepancies with Snapgrades entries should be verified and bring to my attention for correction (The e-mailed Progress report is the correct and updated version).
Dr. Liu
Practical Chemistry:
• No HW today - In-class Unit 1 Exam Correction.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• HW #10: (Due Thursday): Holt - Read pp. 40~45; Do p. 45 Problems #3, 5, 7, 8.
• Lab. #4 will start earlier tomorrow at 7:10 AM in Rm. 311 - due to the fact that PSAT participants will need to start check into the classroom at 7:45 AM.
To All classes: Official Progress report will be sent out tonight. All discrepancies with Snapgrades entries should be verified and bring to my attention for correction (The e-mailed Progress report is the correct and updated version).
Dr. Liu
Friday, October 8, 2010
Update for 10-8-2010
Here is the update for this weekend:
Practical Chemistry:
• After completion of Unit 1 Exam, all I can say is: Enjoy your weekend!
Regent Chemistry 1:
• Gee... That exam wasn't so bad, right?!
• Complete Lab. Report #3 -> due Tuesday.
• Lab. #4 begins next Tuesday for Period 1 in Rm. 311. Be on time!
• Wednesday session next week may have to get here a little early - like around 7:10 AM due to the administration of PSAT on the same day...
That's all folks, enjoy your long weekend!
Dr. Liu
Practical Chemistry:
• After completion of Unit 1 Exam, all I can say is: Enjoy your weekend!
Regent Chemistry 1:
• Gee... That exam wasn't so bad, right?!
• Complete Lab. Report #3 -> due Tuesday.
• Lab. #4 begins next Tuesday for Period 1 in Rm. 311. Be on time!
• Wednesday session next week may have to get here a little early - like around 7:10 AM due to the administration of PSAT on the same day...
That's all folks, enjoy your long weekend!
Dr. Liu
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Update for 10-7-2010
Here is the update for today:
Practical Chemistry:
• Unit 1 Exam tomorrow - bring calculator and a pen. Study your review sheet and notes. The key to the review sheet is here.
• Deadline for all make-up assignments for 1st marking period is TOMORROW.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• Unit 1 Exam is TOMORROW - bring a scientific calculator, reference tables, and a pen. Study your review sheet and the notes. The key to the review sheet is here.
• Deadline for all make-up assignments for 1st marking period is TOMORROW.
• Reminder: If you want the extra HW credit for the soda can, get it in by tomorrow.
Dr. Liu
Practical Chemistry:
• Unit 1 Exam tomorrow - bring calculator and a pen. Study your review sheet and notes. The key to the review sheet is here.
• Deadline for all make-up assignments for 1st marking period is TOMORROW.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• Unit 1 Exam is TOMORROW - bring a scientific calculator, reference tables, and a pen. Study your review sheet and the notes. The key to the review sheet is here.
• Deadline for all make-up assignments for 1st marking period is TOMORROW.
• Reminder: If you want the extra HW credit for the soda can, get it in by tomorrow.
Dr. Liu
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Update for 10-6-2010
Here is the update for today:
Practical Chemistry:
• Finish the 1st side of the worksheet on significant figures. Bring the sheet to class tomorrow.
• Reminder: The deadline for all make-up assignments is this Friday.
• Unit 1 Exam is on Friday. Bring your calculator.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• Finish the back side of the worksheet on calculations involving significant figures. We will go over the answers tomorrow.
• Reminder: The deadline for all make-up assignments is this Friday.
• Last lab session (for Lab. #3) will be tomorrow during P9 in Rm. 311.
• Unit 1 Exam is on Friday. In-class review tomorrow. Be sure to bring your calculator.
Dr. Liu
Practical Chemistry:
• Finish the 1st side of the worksheet on significant figures. Bring the sheet to class tomorrow.
• Reminder: The deadline for all make-up assignments is this Friday.
• Unit 1 Exam is on Friday. Bring your calculator.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• Finish the back side of the worksheet on calculations involving significant figures. We will go over the answers tomorrow.
• Reminder: The deadline for all make-up assignments is this Friday.
• Last lab session (for Lab. #3) will be tomorrow during P9 in Rm. 311.
• Unit 1 Exam is on Friday. In-class review tomorrow. Be sure to bring your calculator.
Dr. Liu
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Update for 10-5-2010
Here is the update for today:
Practical Chemistry:
• If you have not completed HW #5 worksheet, be sure to complete it and submit it by tomorrow. Otherwise, no new homework today.
• Reminder: Deadline for all make-up assignments is this Friday.
• Unit Exam will be this Thursday/Friday (cover all the topics taught since the semester begin); Study Hard!
Regent Chemistry:
• If you have not completed HW #9, be sure to complete it and submit it by tomorrow. Otherwise, no new homework today.
• Reminder: Deadline for all make-up assignments is this Friday.
• Lab. #3 continues tomorrow during P1 in Rm. 311.
• Unit Exam will be this Thursday/Friday (cover all the topics taught since the semester begin); Study Hard!
Dr. Liu
Practical Chemistry:
• If you have not completed HW #5 worksheet, be sure to complete it and submit it by tomorrow. Otherwise, no new homework today.
• Reminder: Deadline for all make-up assignments is this Friday.
• Unit Exam will be this Thursday/Friday (cover all the topics taught since the semester begin); Study Hard!
Regent Chemistry:
• If you have not completed HW #9, be sure to complete it and submit it by tomorrow. Otherwise, no new homework today.
• Reminder: Deadline for all make-up assignments is this Friday.
• Lab. #3 continues tomorrow during P1 in Rm. 311.
• Unit Exam will be this Thursday/Friday (cover all the topics taught since the semester begin); Study Hard!
Dr. Liu
Monday, October 4, 2010
Update for 10-4-2010
Here is the update for today:
Practical Chemistry:
• HW #5 (Due tomorrow): Worksheet on Accuracy vs. Precision.
• Progress report will be send out tonight. Please verify your Snapgrade assignment entries to confirm it matches the e-mailed progress report.
• Unit 1 Exam to be held later this week.
Regent Chemistry:
• HW #9 (Due Tomorrow): Holt - Read pp. 54-59; Do p.59 Practice Problems #1, 2, 3.
• Reminder: Lab. #3 starting tomorrow during P1 in Rm. 311.
• Progress report will be send out tonight. Please verify your Snapgrade assignment entries to confirm it matches the e-mailed progress report.
• Unit 1 Exam to be held later this week.
Dr. Liu
Practical Chemistry:
• HW #5 (Due tomorrow): Worksheet on Accuracy vs. Precision.
• Progress report will be send out tonight. Please verify your Snapgrade assignment entries to confirm it matches the e-mailed progress report.
• Unit 1 Exam to be held later this week.
Regent Chemistry:
• HW #9 (Due Tomorrow): Holt - Read pp. 54-59; Do p.59 Practice Problems #1, 2, 3.
• Reminder: Lab. #3 starting tomorrow during P1 in Rm. 311.
• Progress report will be send out tonight. Please verify your Snapgrade assignment entries to confirm it matches the e-mailed progress report.
• Unit 1 Exam to be held later this week.
Dr. Liu
Friday, October 1, 2010
Update for 10-1-2010
Here is the update for today:
Practical Chemistry:
• Finish HW #4 Worksheet on Scientific Notations. Due Monday.
• Unit Exam #1 is likely to be sometimes next week.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• HW #8 Worksheet on Accuracy vs. Precision is due on Monday.
• Completed Lab. Report #2 is due on Monday.
• Unit Exam #1 is likely to be held on Thursday of next week.
Have a good weekend.
Dr. Liu
Practical Chemistry:
• Finish HW #4 Worksheet on Scientific Notations. Due Monday.
• Unit Exam #1 is likely to be sometimes next week.
Regent Chemistry 1:
• HW #8 Worksheet on Accuracy vs. Precision is due on Monday.
• Completed Lab. Report #2 is due on Monday.
• Unit Exam #1 is likely to be held on Thursday of next week.
Have a good weekend.
Dr. Liu
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