CHM 150 Wk 2 Discussion – Balancing Equations

Week 2 Discussion

Here are the discussion topics for Week 2. As long as you otherwise meet all participation rules (see my Instructor Policies), you may respond to only Section A or only Section B, or both sections if you so choose.

Initial participation posts less than 200 words will not be considered substantive. Any follow-up posts, or your initial response to a second section, will need to be at least 100 words. Note that when evaluating word limit, only the main response made in your own words is counted, and not any direct quotes, citations, signature, or anything not directly linked to your post. Additionally, any remarks such as agreement, compliments, restatement, numerical analysis, table, chemical formulas and equations, etc., will also not be considered as part of substantive posts.

Due Thursday: Section 1 OR Section 2

Section 1: properties

The physical and chemical properties of molecules are determined by their shapes. Why? Provide examples.

Section 2: chemical reactions

Why do we need to balance a chemical reaction? What does this tell you?

Due Monday:

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.