Heaviest Element Named

The heaviest element yet known is now officially named "Copernicium," after the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. Copernicium has the atomic number 112 — this number denotes the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. It is 277 times heavier than hydrogen, making it the heaviest element officially recognized by international union for chemistry IUPAC.

Test #2 Chapter 15 & 16

This week on Tuesday we began Chapter 16. Our next test, Test #2, will be on March 4. We have covered Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics.

Study the chapter, problem sets, and textbook companion web site. Study, study, study!!!

Thermodynamics

Last week we began our study of thermodynamics. Study the concepts, definitions, and equations. Signs will be very important in this chapter.

Test #1

Don't forget to bring a Scantron to the test.

Test #1

The 1212K tests will have 20 multiple-choice questions.

I will give you a periodic table.

You may use one 3" x 5" index card with anything you would like written by hand.

Good luck. let's get off to a great start. Study, study, study!!!!!