Chem fluency CHEMISTRY · FLUENCY · MASTERY
Daily Determinator
Determine today's General Chemistry term
CHALLENGE 01
The Periodic Table: 1 - 4
Place elements in the first four periods in their proper locations
CHALLENGE 02
Elements of Consequence
Explore elements present in real-world things
CHALLENGE 03
Classifying Elements
Classify chemical elements as metals, nonmetals or metalloids
CHALLENGE 04
Ionic & Covalent Compounds
Classify chemical compounds as ionic or covalent based on their formulas
CHALLENGE 05
Monatomic Ions
Identify the charges on common monatomic ions
CHALLENGE 06
Polyatomic Ions
Match polyatomic ion formulas with their names
CHALLENGE 07
Ionic Compound Formulas
Match polyatomic ion formulas with their names
CHALLENGE 08
The Salts Within Us
Match polyatomic ion formulas with their names
CHALLENGE 09
Compound Naming
Name chemical compounds or identify formulas from names
CHALLENGE 10
Visualizing Dissolution
View videos and animations of compounds dissolving
CHALLENGE 11
Visual Ionic Compound Solubility
View videos and animations of compounds dissolving
CHALLENGE 12
Ionic Compound Solubility Practice
Determine whether ionic compounds are soluble or insoluble in water
CHALLENGE 13
Predicting Precipitation Reactions
Predict when a combination of two solutions results in a precipitate
CHALLENGE 14
Visualizing Acid-Base Reactions
Determine whether ionic compounds are soluble or insoluble in water
CHALLENGE 15
Classifying Electrolytes
Classify soluble compounds as strong, weak, or nonelectrolytes
CHALLENGE 16
Calculating Molar Mass
Calculate molar mass using the compound formula and elemental molar masses
CHALLENGE 17
Using Molar Mass: Elements
Use molar mass to convert between mass and moles of elements
CHALLENGE 18
Using Molar Mass: Compounds
Use molar mass to convert between mass and moles of compounds
CHALLENGE 19
Compound Stoichiometry
Relate moles of elements in a sample of a compound using its molecular formula
CHALLENGE 20
Reaction Stoichiometry
Use a balanced chemical equation to relate moles of reactants and products
CHALLENGE 21
Stoichiometry Problem Solving
Map the path to solving problems and choose conversion factors to get you through it
CHALLENGE 22
Hydration Number Experiment
Determine the hdyration number of a hydrated compound by watching a video of an experiment, making observations and calculating the results
CHALLENGE 23
Limiting Reactants
Calculate which reactant limits a chemical reaction based on given moles
CHALLENGE 24
Dilution
Practice solution dilution calculations
CHALLENGE 25
Formal Charge
Calculate which reactant limits a chemical reaction based on given moles
CHALLENGE 26
Molecular Structure
Identify molecular structures, electron geometries, and Lewis structures across 5 levels
CHALLENGE 27
Hybridization
Determine the hybridization of central atoms in molecules
CHALLENGE 28
Polarity
Determine the polarity of molecules
CHALLENGE 29
Intermolecular Forces
Determine the intermolecular forces experienced by molecules
CHALLENGE 30
Properties of Liquids
Use IMFs to rank properties of liquids
CHALLENGE 31
Molecular Solubility
Predict whether molecular compounds are soluble in water
CHALLENGE 32
Graphical Rate Law Determination
Determine the rate law for a reaction using concentration-time plots
CHALLENGE 33
Equilibrium
Explore how the equilibrium constant K governs molecular populations
CHALLENGE 34
Identifying Acids and Bases
Categorize compounds or ions in terms of acid-base behavior
CHALLENGE 35
Acid-Base Conjugate Pairs
Explore how the equilibrium constant K governs molecular populations
CHALLENGE 36
pH Practice
Practice calculations involving pH
CHALLENGE 37
Interpret pH Titration Curves
Recognize the type of pH titration from the pH plot
CHALLENGE 38
Acid-Base Speciation
Determine which acid-base state a system is in based on pH and pKa
CHALLENGE 39
Predicting Entropy Change
Predict the sign of entropy change based on a chemical reaction equation
CHALLENGE 40
Predicting Thermodynamic Favorability
Predict thermodynamic favorability based on enthalpy and entropy changes
Developed By
Bill Vining and Susan Young
SUNY Oneonta and Community College of Aurora