Practical AP Precalculus lessons with problem solving focus

The student and tutor worked through a chemistry review packet, focusing on balancing chemical equations, identifying reaction types, and predicting products. They practiced writing molecular, total ionic, and net ionic equations, and discussed the states of matter in reactions.

The Tutor and Student reviewed and practiced identifying and balancing different types of chemical reactions, including synthesis, decomposition, combustion, single replacement, and double replacement. They worked through numerous examples to solidify understanding of these concepts, with a focus on applying the metal reactivity series for single replacement reactions.

The Student and Tutor practiced translating word equations into chemical formulas and then balancing them. The session involved identifying chemical compounds from their names and applying balancing techniques to various reaction types, with a focus on accurate representation of states of matter.

The tutor and student reviewed a prelab assignment on diffusion and osmosis, covering experimental purpose, the Lugol's test for starch, and definitions of tonicity. They then moved on to chemistry, practicing the conversion of word equations to chemical formulas and balancing them, with the tutor assigning a worksheet for further practice.

The student practiced balancing chemical equations with the tutor's guidance. They worked through various examples, learning a systematic approach including using a table to track atoms and understanding when to deviate from standard balancing order. The next class will focus on balancing word equations.

The student and tutor reviewed chemical nomenclature, focusing on naming ionic and covalent compounds and determining their chemical formulas based on valency and ionic charges. They practiced naming various compounds and writing their corresponding formulas, with a follow-up assignment involving more complex compounds with variable valencies.