1. New York State Science Olympiad Coaches’ Meeting 28 October 2011 Chemistry Lab Event 1.Overview and Introduction 2.Regional Competition 3.State Competition 4.Feed back from previous chem lab competitions 1.We don’t want to make the same mistake …. For questions, contact: Mr. Jim WilliamsMs. Jen Wagner 914-721-2596914-721-3385 jwilliams@scarsdaleschools.orgjwagner@scarsdaleschools.org

2. Chemistry Lab Introduction ▫Periodicity  Trends  Predictions  Organization ▫Electrochemistry  Galvanic and electrolytic cells  Energy applications  Favored and non-favored reactions

3. Chemistry Lab Regional Competition ▫Practical Lab Skills  Make predictions based upon periodic trends  Generate activity series ▫Examination  Vocabulary  Calculations  Analysis

4. Chemistry Lab State Competition ▫Practical Lab Skills  Use predictions based upon periodicity to solve problems  Develop standard reduction table ▫Examination  Vocabulary  Calculations  Analysis  Use electrochemistry to determine reaction rates

5. Useful Resources Interactive Periodic Tables http://www.learner.org/interactives/periodic/basics.html http://www.ptable.com/ http://periodictable.com/ http://www.chemicalelements.com/ Redox http://sciencespot.net/Pages/classchem.html http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/branches/elearning/tsl/resources/sub ject_area/science/chem_30_resources/lesson_12/default.shtmlhttp://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/branches/elearning/tsl/resources/sub ject_area/science/chem_30_resources/lesson_12/default.shtml Scarsdale High School

6. Chemistry Lab Feedback and Questions Jim Williams: jwilliams@scarsdaleschools.org Jen Wagner: jwagner@scarsdaleschools.org Web Site: http://scarsdale.schoolwires.net/shs/site/default. asp Select the “Teacher Pages”. Select “Williams, James”