Chem
fluency
CHEMISTRY · FLUENCY · MASTERY
Daily Determinator
Determine today's General Chemistry term
Math Camp: Scientific Notation
Learn how to use scientific notation using your calculator
Section 1: Elements and Compounds
CHALLENGE 01
The Periodic Table: 1 - 4
Place elements in the first four periods in their proper locations
CHALLENGE 02
Elements of Consequence
Explore elements present in real-world things
CHALLENGE 03
Classifying Elements
Classify chemical elements as metals, nonmetals or metalloids
CHALLENGE 04
Ionic & Covalent Compounds
Classify chemical compounds as ionic or covalent based on their formulas
CHALLENGE 05
Monatomic Ions
Identify the charges on common monatomic ions
CHALLENGE 06
Polyatomic Ions
Match polyatomic ion formulas with their names
CHALLENGE 07
Ionic Compound Formulas
Match polyatomic ion formulas with their names
CHALLENGE 08
The Salts Within Us
Match polyatomic ion formulas with their names
CHALLENGE 09
Compound Naming
Name chemical compounds or identify formulas from names
Section 2: Compounds and Reactions in Solution
CHALLENGE 10
Visualizing Dissolution
View videos and animations of compounds dissolving
CHALLENGE 11
Visual Ionic Compound Solubility
View videos and animations of compounds dissolving
CHALLENGE 12
Ionic Compound Solubility Practice
Determine whether ionic compounds are soluble or insoluble in water
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CHALLENGE 13
Visualizing Precipitation Reactions
CHALLENGE 14
Predicting Precipitation Reactions
Predict when a combination of two solutions results in a precipitate
CHALLENGE 15
Visualizing Acid-Base Reactions
Determine whether ionic compounds are soluble or insoluble in water
CHALLENGE 16
Classifying Electrolytes
Classify soluble compounds as strong, weak, or nonelectrolytes
Section 3: Stoichiometry
CHALLENGE 17
Calculating Molar Mass
Calculate molar mass using the compound formula and elemental molar masses
CHALLENGE 18
Using Molar Mass: Elements
Use molar mass to convert between mass and moles of elements
CHALLENGE 19
Using Molar Mass: Compounds
Use molar mass to convert between mass and moles of compounds
CHALLENGE 20
Compound Stoichiometry
Relate moles of elements in a sample of a compound using its molecular formula
CHALLENGE 21
Reaction Stoichiometry
Use a balanced chemical equation to relate moles of reactants and products
CHALLENGE 22
Stoichiometry Problem Solving
Map the path to solving problems and choose conversion factors to get you through it
CHALLENGE 23
Experiment: Determining Hydration Number
Determine the hdyration number of a hydrated compound by watching a video of an experiment, making observations and calculating the results
CHALLENGE 24
Limiting Reactants
Calculate which reactant limits a chemical reaction based on given moles
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CHALLENGE 25
Solution Concentration
Calculate molarity for compounds in solution and for individual ions they may produce
CHALLENGE 26
Dilution
Practice solution dilution calculations
Section 4: Thermochemistry
CHALLENGE 27
Experiment: Thermal Energy Transfer
Estimate the temperature of a very hot piece of metal
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CHALLENGE 28
Experiment: Enthalpy of Neutralization
Use a calorimetry experiment to determine the enthalpy change for a reaction
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CHALLENGE 29
Hess's Law
Practice using Hess's law
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CHALLENGE 30
Enthalpy of Formation
Practice using enthalpy of formation values to predict the enthalpy change for reactions
Section 5: Atomic and Molecular Structure
CHALLENGE 31
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Explore trends and relationships between different types of electromagnetic radiation
CHALLENGE 32
Shells, Subshells and Orbitals
Explore what orbitals exist and recognize their shapes
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CHALLENGE 33
Quantum Numbers
Match orbitals with appropriate quantum numbers
CHALLENGE 34
Periodic Properties
Rank elements in terms of atomic radius, ionization energy, and electron affinity
CHALLENGE 35
Formal Charge
Determine the formal charge of atoms from Lewis structures
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CHALLENGE 36
Drawing Lewis Dot Structures
Draw Lewis dot structures for small covalent molecules
CHALLENGE 37
Molecular Structure
Identify electron and molecular geometries from Lewis structures and molecular formulas
CHALLENGE 38
Hybridization
Determine the hybridization of central atoms in molecules
CHALLENGE 39
Polarity
Determine the polarity of molecules
Section 6: Properties of Gases, Liquids and Solids
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CHALLENGE 40
Gas Laws
Relate gas properties qualitatively and quanitatively
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CHALLENGE 41
The Ideal Gas Law
Use the ideal gas law to determine amounts of gas phase substances
CHALLENGE 42
Intermolecular Forces
Determine the intermolecular forces experienced by molecules
CHALLENGE 43
Properties of Liquids
Use IMFs to rank properties of liquids
CHALLENGE 44
Molecular Solubility
Predict whether molecular compounds are soluble in water
Section 7: Kinetics and Equilibrium
CHALLENGE 45
Graphical Rate Law Determination
Determine the rate law for a reaction using concentration-time plots
CHALLENGE 46
Equilibrium
Explore how the equilibrium constant K governs molecular populations
CHALLENGE 47
Identifying Acids and Bases
Categorize compounds or ions in terms of acid-base behavior
CHALLENGE 48
Acid-Base Conjugate Pairs
Explore how the equilibrium constant K governs molecular populations
CHALLENGE 49
pH Practice
Practice calculations involving pH
CHALLENGE 50
Interpret pH Titration Curves
Recognize the type of pH titration from the pH plot
CHALLENGE 51
Acid-Base Speciation
Determine which acid-base state a system is in based on pH and pKa
Section 8: Thermodynamics
CHALLENGE 52
Predicting Entropy Change
Predict the sign of entropy change based on a chemical reaction equation
CHALLENGE 53
Predicting Thermodynamic Favorability
Predict thermodynamic favorability based on enthalpy and entropy changes
Developed By
Bill Vining and Susan Young
SUNY Oneonta and Community College of Aurora