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3. Compounds and Chemical Reactions
3.1 Define chemical reaction.
3.2 Give examples of how to write chemical reactions in words.
3.3 Give examples of how to write chemical reactions using symbols.
3.4 Define and describe composition of common acids.
3.5 Define and describe composition of common bases.
3.6 Define and describe neutralization.
3.7 Measure pH of some common household substances.
3.8 Define and describe oxidation and combustion in terms of oxygen reactions.
3.9 Identify steps which can protect metals from oxidation.
3.10 Write in words and symbols examples of the following reactions: neutralization,
rusting of iron, and combustion.
3.11 Conduct experiments which demonstrate neutralization, rusting of iron, and
combustion.
4. Force and Energy
4.1 Define energy.
4.2 List various forms of energy.
4.3 Define force and give examples.
4.4 List Newton's Laws.
4.5 Define friction and give examples.
4.6 Define work and power.
4.7 Describe simple machines.
4.8 Explain mechanical advantage.
4.9 State Law of Conservation of Energy.
4.10 Give examples of the transforming of energy through it's various forms.
4.11 Describe energy transfer which happens in a common device, such as an
automobile.
4.12 Demonstrate transformation of energy from one form to another.
5. Energy in the Home and Workplace
5.1 Distinguish between heat and temperature.
5.2 Describe heat transfer and give examples.
5.3 Demonstrate heat transfer.
5.4 Describe thermal expansion and give examples.
5.5 Apply theories of heat energy to home or workplace. (Optional Project)
5.6 Define electricity.
5.7 Define current, voltage, and resistance and give symbols and SI units of each.
5.8 Describe how Ohm's Law relates current, voltage, and resistance.
5.9 Describe some common uses of electricity.
5.10 Read a household electrical energy meter.
5.11 Compare amounts of electrical energy used by common household appliances
and suggest ways of reducing energy consumption.
5.12 Given power rating of various household appliances, calculate cost of electrical
energy consumption.
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