High School Chemistry: Resources for Students, Teachers and Parents
Chemistry class gets down to the nitty-gritty—moles of atoms and molecules that come together in covalent and ionic bonds. You’ll learn what’s going on around you even when you can’t see it, and that the smallest of changes can make a big difference. In this Web guide, students and parents can find homework help, test prep and online references, while teachers can find lesson plans, worksheets and other classroom tools.
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Chemistry opens up a whole new world for students, and it can be an amazing and interesting one. The Web sites in this guide can help you get your homework done, prepare for tests and get to know all those elements in the periodic table. Don’t forget to try the practice problems designed to help you hone your understanding.
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- If you’re using a textbook, check the publisher’s Web site for activities and resources that relate directly to the chapter you’re working on. Prentice Hall has articles about chemistry today. McDougal Littell offers supplemental materials that take the chapters a step further.
- There are sites that offer expert advice and answers to chemistry questions for a fee. Check the credentials of any expert before you get advice (check the “About Us” section of the site), ask your parents before spending money and don’t give out any personal information online.
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For chemistry formulas, calculators and references …
ChemiCool
is a searchable periodic table of the elements. Click on the element you want to learn more about and you’ll get everything you wanted to know—name, symbol, atomic weight, melting point, specific heat, appearance and more.
ChemicalElements.com
has information on all of the elements in the periodic table, from Helium to Ununbium with the basics (boiling point, atomic number, density) and a drawing of the atomic structure of each so you can see how the electrons are clustered around the nucleus.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology Chemistry WebBook
has data on more than 7,000 organic and inorganic compounds. Type in the chemical formula (for example, CH4) or name (methane) and you’ll get the molecular weight, chemical structure and more.
For chemistry homework help and review …
The Chemistry Virtual Textbook
is a full chemistry course online produced by Stephen Lower, a former professor of chemistry. Browse the chapters to review and get thorough explanations of the material that’s covered in class.
Tanner’s General Chemistry
covers aqueous solutions, matter, atoms and more. See the “Animated Atoms” section for diagrams of various molecule structures.
My Chemistry Tutor
has lesson overviews, tutorials, videos and an online forum where you can ask peers or tutors questions. The site’s search engine only searches chemistry sites.
For test prep ...
The ProtonDon game
at FunBrain tests your knowledge of the periodic table elements and their symbols. Use the game to improve your skills and prepare for tests.
Widener University Department of Chemistry
Web site has online quizzes that test your ability to calculate significant figures, do conversions, balance equations, evaluate mass and moles, and more.
General Chemistry Online
, a site from Frostburg State University, helps you learn the material and tests your knowledge with exam guides and practice tests. Search the Common Compound Library for 3-D images of molecules and compounds, or see if your question is part of the site’s FAQ section.
Teaching Resources for High School Chemistry
Even though we’re dealing with atoms and tiny molecules, chemistry is best learned through ... read more »
High School Chemistry Resources for Parents
If you’ve forgotten the atomic structure of magnesium or that a mole is not just an animal, ... read more »
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