Journal Entry:

What do chemical names and symbols tell you about matter?

Learning Intentions

• We will describe what symbols and names tell you about matter.

• We will describe how to indicate the phase of matter when you write a formula.

• We will analyze patterns seen in formulas and names of substances.

Closing Task:

You can break down chemical names and symbols to explain what is in them.

Content Standards being covered:

Student understands what the letters and numbers stand for in a compound formula, can use those letter and numbers to determine how many of each type of element there are in a formula.