Monday, November 28th

 Bellwork:
What is the chemical in turkeys that supposedly
causes fatigue?
 Monday, November 28th
 Bellwork:
 Tryptophan
Tryptophan is an essential Amino Acid.  It is a component of many plant and animal
proteins, and a normal part of the diet that humans must get from outside sources.
It is a precursor (starting material) for serotonin (which aids sleep and anxiety). 
Foods that are considered sources of tryptophan are dairy products, beef, poultry,
barley, brown rice, fish, soybeans, and peanuts.
Tryptophan is a natural sedative. It is normally found in turkey meat, and many people
believe it to be the cause of a sleepiness common after a Thanksgiving feast.

Now, does the tryptophan in turkey make you sleepy after eating a big Thanksgiving
turkey dinner? 
Sorry to say, that if you're looking for the sedative effect, it's unlikely you'll get it from
eating meats like turkey. Tryptophan doesn't act on the brain unless you take it on
an empty stomach with no protein present. So it probably isn't at fault  for the
sudden drowsiness that hits right after the meal when the football games come on,
and the dishes are waiting! 
It's more likely due to overeating - not just turkey, but also mashed potatoes, ham,
creamed onions, cranberries, sweet potatoes, peas, stuffing (or dressing, if you
prefer), carrots, bread, pies, and whipped cream - all of which have the effect of
puling the blood away from your brain to help your digestive tract do it's work, and
the sugar/insulin effect.
 Monday, November 28th
 Bellwork:
• Write chemical equations for the following reactions. Include symbols
for physical states when indicated.
• A) Solid calcium reacts with solid sulfur, S8, to produce solid
calcium sulfide.
Ca(s) + S8(s) CaS(s)

• B) Hydrogen gas reacts with fluorine gas to produce hydrogen

monofluoride gas.
H2(g) + F2(g) HF(g)

• C) Solid aluminum metal reacts with aqueous zinc(II)

chloride to produce solid zinc metal and aqueous aluminum
chloride.
Al(s) + ZnCl (aq) Zn(s) + AlCl (aq)
2 3
Balancing Chemical
Equations
 Balancing Chemical Equations

             

Balance equations by changing

coefficients …     

… never by changing formula

subscripts      
 Balancing Chemical Equations
1. Balance Metals
2. Balance Nonmetals (except polyatomic ions, oxygen, and hydrogen)

3. Balance Polyatomic ions

4. Balance Oxygen
5. Balance Hydrogen
6. Recount All Atoms
7. Reduce
The order in which these steps are performed is important.
              While shortcuts are possible, following these steps in order is the best way
to be sure you are correct.
 Balancing Chemical Equations

water hydrogen + oxygen

2 H2O(l) H2(g) + O2(g)

1O 2O
2H NOT BALANCED 2H
 Balancing Chemical Equations

water hydrogen + oxygen

2 H2O(l) 2 H2(g) + O2(g)

2O 2O
4H NOT BALANCED 2H
 Balancing Chemical Equations

water hydrogen + oxygen

2 H2O(l) 2 H2(g) + O2(g)

* 2O BALANCED
2O
* 4H 4H

4. Always go back and double check!

Balancing Equations
 Sample Problem 8-3
• The reaction of zinc with aqueous hydrochloric
acid (hydrogen monochloride) produces a
solution of zinc(II) chloride and hydrogen gas.
Write a balanced chemical equation for the
reaction.

Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) ZnCl2(aq) + H2(g)

1 Zn 1 Zn
1 Cl NOT BALANCED 2 Cl
1H 2H
 Sample Problem 8-3
• The reaction of zinc with aqueous hydrochloric
acid (hydrogen monochloride) produces a
solution of zinc(II) chloride and hydrogen gas.
Write a balanced chemical equation for the
reaction.

Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) ZnCl2(aq) + H2(g)

1 Zn 1 Zn
*
* 2 Cl
2H
BALANCED 2 Cl
2H
*
4. Always go back and double check!
 Sample Problem 8-4
• Solid aluminum carbide, Al4C3, reacts with water
to produce methane gas, CH4, and solid
aluminum hydroxide. Write a balanced chemical
equation for this reaction.

Al4C3(s) + H2O(l) CH4(g) + Al(OH)3(s)

 Sample Problem 8-4
• Solid aluminum carbide, Al4C3, reacts with water
to produce methane gas, CH4, and solid
aluminum hydroxide. Write a balanced chemical
equation for this reaction.

Al4C3(s) + HOH(l) CH4(g) + 4 Al(OH)3(s)

4 Al 1 Al
3C 1C
1 OH 3 OH
1H 4H
 Sample Problem 8-4
• Solid aluminum carbide, Al4C3, reacts with water
to produce methane gas, CH4, and solid
aluminum hydroxide. Write a balanced chemical
equation for this reaction.

Al4C3(s) + HOH(l) 3 CH4(g) + 4 Al(OH)3(s)

4 Al 4 Al
3C 1C
1 OH 12 OH
1H 4H
 Sample Problem 8-4
• Solid aluminum carbide, Al4C3, reacts with water
to produce methane gas, CH4, and solid
aluminum hydroxide. Write a balanced chemical
equation for this reaction.

Al4C3(s) + 12 HOH(l) 3 CH4(g) + 4 Al(OH)3(s)

4 Al 4 Al
3C 3C
1 OH 12 OH
1H 12 H
 Sample Problem 8-4
• Solid aluminum carbide, Al4C3, reacts with water
to produce methane gas, CH4, and solid
aluminum hydroxide. Write a balanced chemical
equation for this reaction.

Al4C3(s) + 12 HOH(l) 3 CH4(g) + 4 Al(OH)3(s)

* 4 Al 4 Al
* 312COH 3C
* 12 H BALANCED 12 OH
* 12 H
 Sample Problem 8-5
• Write the balanced chemical equation for the
following reactions:
• A) Magnesium and hydrochloric acid react to produce
magnesium chloride and hydrogen.

Mg(s) + 2 HCl(aq) MgCl2(aq) + H2(g)

1 Mg 1 Mg
1 Cl 2 Cl
1H 2H
 Sample Problem 8-5
• Write the balanced chemical equation for the
following reactions:
• A) Magnesium and hydrochloric acid react to produce
magnesium chloride and hydrogen.

Mg(s) + 2 HCl(aq) MgCl2(aq) + H2(g)

* 1 Mg 1 Mg
* 22 Cl
H
2 Cl
* BALANCED 2H
 Sample Problem 8-6
• Write the balanced chemical equation for the
following reactions:
• B) Aqueous nitric acid (HNO3) reacts with solid magnesium
hydroxide to produce aqueous magnesium nitrate and water.

HNO3 (aq) + Mg(OH)2(s) Mg(NO3)2(aq) + H2O(l)

 Sample Problem 8-6
• Write the balanced chemical equation for the
following reactions:
• B) Aqueous nitric acid (HNO3) reacts with solid magnesium
hydroxide to produce aqueous magnesium nitrate and water.

HNO3 (aq) + Mg(OH)2(s) Mg(NO3)2(aq) + HOH(l)

 Sample Problem 8-6
• Write the balanced chemical equation for the
following reactions:
• B) Aqueous nitric acid (HNO3) reacts with solid magnesium
hydroxide to produce aqueous magnesium nitrate and water.

2 HNO3 (aq) + Mg(OH)2(s) Mg(NO3)2(aq) + HOH(l)

1 Mg 1 Mg
1 NO3 2 NO3
2 OH 1 OH
1H 1H
 Sample Problem 8-6
• Write the balanced chemical equation for the
following reactions:
• B) Aqueous nitric acid (HNO3) reacts with solid magnesium
hydroxide to produce aqueous magnesium nitrate and water.

2 HNO3 (aq) + Mg(OH)2(s) Mg(NO3)2(aq) + 2HOH(l)

1 Mg 1 Mg
2 NO3 2 NO3
2 OH 1 OH
2H 1H
 Sample Problem 8-6
• Write the balanced chemical equation for the
following reactions:
• B) Aqueous nitric acid (HNO3) reacts with solid magnesium
hydroxide to produce aqueous magnesium nitrate and water.

2 HNO3 (aq) + Mg(OH)2(s) Mg(NO3)2(aq) + 2HOH(l)

* 1 Mg 1 Mg

* 2 NO 3 2 NO3

* 2 OH BALANCED
2 OH

* 2H 2H
 Sample Problem 8-7
• Aluminum sulfate and calcium hydroxide are used in a
water-purification process. When added to water, they
dissolve and react to produce two insoluble products,
aluminum hydroxide and calcium sulfate. These products
settle out, taking suspended solid impurities with them.
Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction.

Al2(SO4)3(aq) + Ca(OH)2(aq) 2 Al(OH)3(g) + CaSO4(s)

2 Al 1 Al
1 Ca 1 Ca
3 SO4 1 SO4
2 OH 3 OH
 Sample Problem 8-7
• Aluminum sulfate and calcium hydroxide are used in a
water-purification process. When added to water, they
dissolve and react to produce two insoluble products,
aluminum hydroxide and calcium sulfate. These products
settle out, taking suspended solid impurities with them.
Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction.

Al2(SO4)3(aq) + Ca(OH)2(aq) 2 Al(OH)3(g) + 3 CaSO4(s)

2 Al 2 Al
1 Ca 1 Ca
3 SO4 1 SO4
2 OH 6 OH
 Sample Problem 8-7
• Aluminum sulfate and calcium hydroxide are used in a
water-purification process. When added to water, they
dissolve and react to produce two insoluble products,
aluminum hydroxide and calcium sulfate. These products
settle out, taking suspended solid impurities with them.
Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction.

Al2(SO4)3(aq) + 3 Ca(OH)2(aq) 2 Al(OH)3(g) + 3 CaSO4(s)

2 Al 2 Al
1 Ca 3 Ca
3 SO4 3 SO4
2 OH 6 OH
 Sample Problem 8-7
• Aluminum sulfate and calcium hydroxide are used in a
water-purification process. When added to water, they
dissolve and react to produce two insoluble products,
aluminum hydroxide and calcium sulfate. These products
settle out, taking suspended solid impurities with them.
Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction.

Al2(SO4)3(aq) + 3 Ca(OH)2(aq) 2 Al(OH)3(g) + 3 CaSO4(s)

* 2 Al 2 Al

* 33 Ca
SO
3 Ca
3 SO4
* 4
BALANCED
* 6 OH 6 OH
 Monday, November 28th
HW 8-1
248 #1-2
252 #1
254 #1
Due: W 11/30

* “Chemical Reactions Quiz” is on F 12/3