gas laws

Exploration of Gas Laws Using Atomsmith Online

Lowell Thomson | Fri, 09/11/2020 - 11:21

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Using the online simulation tool (Atomsmith Classroom Online) and the ADI framework students investigate the properties of gases, along with two gas laws. An ADI "whiteboard discussion" helps in getting students to really process what the results of experiments mean to us as chemists - and how this leads to expanding our understanding of matter. This activity lends itself to an online classroom.

Chemistry Experiments with the Flame Tube

Tom Kuntzleman | Tue, 05/26/2020 - 12:37

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The Ruben's Tube (also known as a Flame Tube) is a classic experiment used in physics classes. There's also a bit of chemistry to be learned while experimenting with a Ruben's Tube...

Card Sort Hacks

Melissa Hemling | Wed, 03/18/2020 - 14:04

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Card sorts are a great way to bring powerful retrieval practice into your classroom. You will find several Card Sort Hacks you can use to step up your game! You can even share these digitally to students to cut and complete at home.

Percent Composition, Molar Mass and Simple Gas Experiments

Chad Husting | Mon, 03/02/2020 - 09:08

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By using a few simple microscale gas chemistry techniques, students can collect and analyze data quickly. These activities are sure to engage your students.

Limiting Reagents and Gases

Chad Husting | Sun, 02/02/2020 - 06:53

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This unique microscale gas collection technique provides students with reasonably good data in a short period of time. Students have more time to analyze the data and communicate their findings.

Measuring, Mentos, Soda, Gas Laws and Coffee

Chad Husting | Thu, 09/19/2019 - 17:15

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I usually start of the school year with a measuring activity. This year, I used Tom Kuntzleman's Mentos and Diet Coke experiment and had students use the data to do some graphing and analysis. This was a nice lead into our gas unit. I also made my own syphon coffee maker to demonstrate for my students.

Gas Laws and Deflategate

Ben Meacham | Thu, 08/15/2019 - 02:56

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If you are looking for ideas to create an authentic opportunity for students to apply their knowledge of gas laws while integrating some of the most important science practices, then this activity may fit your needs.

NGSS-ify Alka-Seltzer Rockets

Stephanie O'Brien | Tue, 02/19/2019 - 18:50

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Given a guiding question, students determined what they wanted to test, did the experiment and got their CER boards ready for review. Instead of a regular argumentation session, we had a glow and grow session, where students had to provide positive and negative feedback for each board.

There Is More to the Whoosh Bottle

Ben Meacham | Fri, 10/26/2018 - 11:59

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I added an extra step including a follow up Claim, Evidence & Reasoning activity to the familiar whoosh bottle activity.

Two Simple and Cheap Illustrations of Phase Equilibrium and Vapor Pressure

Kaleb Underwood | Sat, 08/04/2018 - 12:37

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A favorite demonstration is to boil water by lowering the pressure in a bell jar using a vacuum pump. Unfortunately, purchasing a bell jar, vacuum plate, and vacuum pump can run upwards of $1,000 which poses a hardship for many teachers. Here are two simple and inexpensive demonstrations of phase equilibrium and vapor pressure.