We did the experiment on p.136-137 of the text. 
Homework:  Answer the following discussion questions and write a conclusion.
1.  Did your observations agree with your hypothesis?  If not, specify the reaction.  Can you think of an explanation?
2.  Write the balanced reaction equations for all reactions in the experiment.

Double displacement reactions either produce precipitates, produce a gas, or are neutralization reactions.  We use the solubility table on p.334 to determine whether a precipitate forms.  Read p.132-135, 334 in text.
Homework:  p.134-135 #25-28

A metal reacts with a compound or a halogen reacts with a compound.  Some combinations do not react.  You must consult the activity series, p.130, to determine whether a reaction occurs.  Read p.126, 127, 130, 131.
Homework:  Answer p.127 #21; p.131 #22-24

The four major types of reactions are synthesis, decomposition, single displacement, and double displacement.  Look in the text on p.119-122, 126-127,132, 135.
Homework:  Answer p.122 #10-12; p.123 #15, 16; p.125#5, 6.

Scientists balance chemical reaction equations so that they follow the Law of Conservation of Mass.  Read p.112-117 in the text. 
Homework:  Answer p.113 #3; p.116 #5, 6; p.117 #7; p.118 #9, 4, 5.  Your pamphlet is due tomorrow.

If you were legitimately absent, you will write the test the day you come back.
Complete your hazardous substance pamphlets and your option cards for homework.

Today, Mrs. Bergin visited the class, and we started a new unit.  We reviewed the five signs of chemical change (production of energy, production of gases, production of odour, colour change, and formation of precipitate).  We went through the tests for various gases and acids and bases.
Prepare for your test tomorrow, work on your pamphlet for your hazardous substance, a