Chemblog!

AP: we discussed the Arrhenius equation including the meaning and relevance of each factor; we showed the relationships among the variables and saw how the equation, since it is governed by the distribution of molecular speeds at a given temperature, has the same form as the Claussius-Clayperon equation, which is also governed by the same factor.
We then applied the equation in several situations.
Tomorrow, we will do some final examples and also see a couple of examples of the two types of catalyst.
I will emphasize how graphical data relates to what is occurring in a given problem.

Regents: we related the type of intermolecular forces of attraction to the vapor pressure of a given substance; we then applied this information to Table H and related vapor pressure to boiling point and "normal" boiling point. Tomorrow, we will finish the unit on IMFA.

Honors: we finished the Bonding Unit by discussing IMFA, vapor pressure, and boiling points of various types of substances. We then focused on the various types of solids and their respective melting points. The new substance types discussed were "network (covalent) solids" and polymers. Network solids are unique in that they are a lattice of either C or Si (or both) atoms that are ALL covalently bonded, four atoms to each central atom.
We then FINALLY began the Math of Chem unit by discussing the parts of a chemical equation and how the Law of Conservation of Mass and Charge MUST be obeyed in any chemical equation.