SCH3U1 – Grade 11 University Chemistry

Chemical Reactions: Demonstrations

BIG IDEAS:
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MINISTRY EXPECTATIONS:
C2.1 use appropriate terminology related to chemical reactions
C2.4 predict the products of different types of synthesis and decomposition reactions (e.g.,
synthesis reactions in which simple compounds are formed; synthesis reactions of metallic or
non-metallic oxides with water; decomposition reactions, in which a chemical compound is
separated into several compounds)
C3.1 identify various types of chemical reactions, including synthesis, decomposition, single
displacement, double displacement, and combustion
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE:
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AGENDA: LEARNING GOALS:
1. Bellwork: Students will be able to
2. Demonstrations … predict the products of chemical reactions
3. Jigsaw … write balanced chemical equations
… identify types of chemical reactions

# mins Instruction Materials

5 1. BELL WORK:

40-50? 2. Demos

Have students write the following for each demonstration.

Observations, Balanced Chemical Equation, Word Equation, Type of
Reaction

Demo #1: Pringles Can – single displacement & synthesis

Zn + HCl → H2 + ZnCl2
H2 + O2 → H2O(g)

Demo #2: Precipitate Reaction – double displacement

Pb(NO3)2 + KI → KNO3 + PbI2

Demo #3: Iron Spheres – single displacement

FeO + Al → Al2O3 + Fe

Demo #4: Elephant toothpaste – decomposition

Demo #5: Burning Hands – combustion

10 3. Jigsaw
In their jigsaw groups, students will briefly discuss the reactions they
researched and how they affect society and the environment.
3. CONSOLIDATION: