1. Chapter 1 Introduction to Chemistry 1.4 Problem Solving in Chemistry
1.1 The Scope of Chemistry
1.2 Chemistry and You
1.3 Thinking Like a Scientist
1.4 Problem Solving in Chemistry
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2. How does having a plan make problem solving easier?
CHEMISTRY & YOU
How does having a plan make problem solving easier?
Have you ever tried to solve a crossword puzzle? If you have, you may have found it helpful to develop a strategy before you begin.
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3. Skills Used in Solving Problems
What is a general approach to solving a problem?
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4. Skills Used in Solving Problems
Problem solving is a skill you use all the time.
A shopper must make many decisions. Some of those are based on data, like the information on a food label.
The skills you use to solve a word problem in chemistry are not that different from those you use while shopping.
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5. Skills Used in Solving Problems
Effective problem solving always involves developing a plan and then implementing that plan.
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6. Effective problem solving always involves developing a plan and then
A. evaluating the plan.
B. doing the calculations.
C. making an estimate.
D. implementing the plan.
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7. Effective problem solving always involves developing a plan and then
A. evaluating the plan.
B. doing the calculations.
C. making an estimate.
D. implementing the plan.
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8. Solving Numeric Problems
What are the steps for solving numeric problems?
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9. Solving Numeric Problems
Most word problems in chemistry require math because measurement is such an important part of chemistry.
The techniques used in this course to solve numeric problems are conveniently organized into a three-step problem-solving approach.
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10. Solving Numeric Problems
The steps for solving a numeric word problem are analyze, calculate, and evaluate.
Analyze
Evaluate 2 1 3
Calculate
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11. Solving Numeric Problems
Analyze 1
First determine where you are starting from (identify what is known) and where you are going (identify what is unknown).
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12. Solving Numeric Problems
Analyze 1
First determine where you are starting from (identify what is known) and where you are going (identify what is unknown).
If you expect the answer (the unknown) to be a number, you need to determine what unit(s) the answer should have.
Make a plan for using what is known to arrive at the unknown.
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13. Solving Numeric Problems
Calculate 2
For some problems, you will have to convert a measurement from one unit to another.
For other problems, you may need to rearrange an equation before you can solve for an unknown.
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14. Solving Numeric Problems
Evaluate 3
After you calculate an answer, you should evaluate it.
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15. Solving Numeric Problems
Evaluate 3
After you calculate an answer, you should evaluate it.
Is the answer reasonable?
Does it make sense?
Did you copy the data correctly?
Did you choose the right equations?
Check that your answer has the correct unit(s) and the correct number of significant figures.
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16. Sample Problem 1.1
Estimate Walking Time
Start
Finish
You are visiting Indianapolis. You decide to walk from the Indiana State Capital to the Murat Centre for an afternoon performance. According to the map, the shortest route from the capital to the theater is 8 blocks. How many minutes will the trip take if you can walk 1 mile in 20 minutes? Assume that 10 blocks equals 1 mile.
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17. Analyze List the knowns and the unknown.
Sample Problem 1.1
Analyze List the knowns and the unknown. 1
This problem is an example of a conversion problem. One unit of measure (blocks) must be expressed in a different unit (minutes).
KNOWNS
distance to be traveled = 8 blocks
walking speed = 1 mile/20 minutes
1 mile = 10 blocks
UNKNOWN
time of trip = ? minutes
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18. Calculate Solve for the unknown.
Sample Problem 1.1
Calculate Solve for the unknown. 2
The relationship 1 mile = 10 blocks can be interpreted as “1 mile per 10 blocks.”
Divide the number of blocks to be traveled by the number of blocks in 1 mile.
1 mile
10 blocks
8 blocks  = 0.8 mile
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19. Calculate Solve for the unknown.
Sample Problem 1.1
Calculate Solve for the unknown. 2
Multiply the number of miles by the time it takes to walk 1 mile.
20 minutes
1 mile
0.8 mile  = 16 minutes
Notice how the units cancel.
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20. Evaluate Does the result make sense?
Sample Problem 1.1
Evaluate Does the result make sense? 3
The answer seems reasonable, 16 minutes to walk 8 blocks.
The answer has the correct unit.
The relationships used are correct.
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21. Matthew has been collecting quarters in a jar. He has 176 quarters
Matthew has been collecting quarters in a jar. He has 176 quarters. What is the value of the coins in his jar?
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22. Matthew has been collecting quarters in a jar. He has 176 quarters
Matthew has been collecting quarters in a jar. He has 176 quarters. What is the value of the coins in his jar?
1 dollar
4 quarters
176 quarters  = 44 dollars
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23. Solving Nonnumeric Problems
What are the steps for solving nonnumeric problems?
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24. Solving Nonnumeric Problems
Not every word problem in chemistry requires calculations.
Some problems ask you to apply the concepts you are studying to a new situation.
You still need to identify what is known and what is unknown.
You still need to make a plan for getting from the known to the unknown.
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25. Solving Nonnumeric Problems
The steps for solving a nonnumeric problem are analyze and solve. 1 2
Analyze
Solve
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26. CHEMISTRY & YOU
Pick a game you like to play or a type of puzzle you enjoy solving. How does having a plan make playing the game or solving the puzzle easier?
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27. CHEMISTRY & YOU
Pick a game you like to play or a type of puzzle you enjoy solving. How does having a plan make playing the game or solving the puzzle easier?
In solving a crossword puzzle, you may try to fill in all the “down” clues before attempting the “across” clues. Or you may first try to complete the fill-in-the-blank clues before moving on to the more difficult clues.
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28. Sample Problem 1.2
Scheduling Classes
Manny needs to schedule his classes for next year. The school day is divided into seven periods, and he must take Algebra II, Art, Chemistry, English, History, and Physical Education. Using the information from the course catalog, find a way for Manny to schedule all his classes.
Algebra II is offered during either 1st or 2nd period.
Art is offered during 2nd period only.
Chemistry is offered during either 3rd or 6th period.
English is offered during either 6th or 7th period.
History is offered during either 4th or 7th period.
Physical Education is offered during 4th period only.
Lunch is scheduled for 5th period.
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29. Analyze Identify the relevant concepts.
Sample Problem 1.2
Analyze Identify the relevant concepts. 1
Manny must take lunch during 5th period.
Art is only available during 2nd period.
Physical Education is only available during 4th period.
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30. Solve Apply the concepts to this problem.
Sample Problem 1.2
Solve Apply the concepts to this problem. 2
Place lunch, Art, and Physical Education into Manny’s schedule.
Manny’s Schedule
1st period
2nd period
Art
3rd period
4th period
P.E.
5th period
Lunch
6th period
7th period
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31. Solve Apply the concepts to this problem.
Sample Problem 1.2
Solve Apply the concepts to this problem. 2
Fill the remainder of the classes into Manny’s schedule.
Since Art is only available during 2nd period, Manny must take Algebra II during 1st period. Since P.E. is only available during 4th period, he must take History during 7th period.
Manny’s Schedule
1st period
Algebra II
2nd period
Art
3rd period
Chemistry
4th period
P.E.
5th period
Lunch
6th period
English
7th period
History
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32. The steps for solving a nonnumeric problem are:
A. solve and evaluate.
B. analyze, solve, and evaluate.
C. analyze and solve.
D. analyze, calculate, and evaluate.
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33. The steps for solving a nonnumeric problem are:
A. solve and evaluate.
B. analyze, solve, and evaluate.
C. analyze and solve.
D. analyze, calculate, and evaluate.
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34. The steps for solving a nonnumeric problem are analyze and solve.
Key Concepts
Effective problem solving always involves developing a plan and then implementing that plan.
The steps for solving a numeric word problem are analyze, calculate, and evaluate.
The steps for solving a nonnumeric problem are analyze and solve.
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