Chemistry I · Scientific and Engineering Practices
Virginia SOL CH.1.AQ
Virginia SOL CH.1.AQ is part of the Scientific and Engineering Practices strand in Chemistry I (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students ask questions and define problems based on observations, models, theories, or unexpected results. Below is what CH.1.AQ covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice CH.1.AQ for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL CH.1.AQ means
Ask questions and define problems based on observations, models, theories, or unexpected results.
Practice Chemistry I SOL questions
Free Chemistry I questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on CH.1.AQ and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. If a student needed to obtain 8.0 mL of a liquid for an experiment, the appropriate piece of laboratory equipment to use would be a —
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Answer: D — 10.0 mL graduated cylinder
2. How many grams of sodium chloride are required to prepare 500.0 mL of a 0.100 M solution?
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Answer: B — 2.93 g
3. Which of the following best describes why an experiment should be repeated?
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Answer: D — To verify the observed results
4. Which of these is the general formula for a double-replacement reaction?
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Answer: C — AB + XY → AY + XB
Skills you’ll practice for CH.1.AQ
- Ask questions that arise from careful observation of phenomena, examination of a model or theory, unexpected results, or to seek additional information.
- Determine which questions can be investigated within the scope of the school laboratory.
- Make hypotheses that specify what happens to a dependent variable when an independent variable is manipulated.
- Generate hypotheses based on research and scientific principles.
- Define design problems that involve the development of a process or system with interacting components, criteria, and constraints.
Key concepts covered by CH.1.AQ
- phenomena observation
- model analysis
- theory evaluation
- unexpected results
- scientific questioning
- laboratory investigation
- feasibility assessment
- experimental design
- hypothesis formulation
- independent variable
- dependent variable
- cause-effect prediction
- research-based hypothesis
- scientific principles
- evidence-based reasoning
- design problem
- system development
- criteria constraints
- interacting components
How to study and practice SOL CH.1.AQ
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether CH.1.AQ is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.
Related Chemistry I standards in Scientific and Engineering Practices
- CH.1.PI — Plan and carry out investigations or test design solutions safely and effectively.
- CH.1.IA — Interpret, analyze, and evaluate data to make scientific claims or optimize designs.
- CH.1.CC — Construct and critique conclusions and explanations based on evidence.
- CH.1.MD — Develop and use models to illustrate or predict relationships.
- CH.1.CI — Obtain, evaluate, and communicate scientific and technical information.
Frequently asked questions about SOL CH.1.AQ
What is Virginia SOL CH.1.AQ?
SOL CH.1.AQ is a Chemistry I Standard of Learning in the Scientific and Engineering Practices strand. It expects students to ask questions and define problems based on observations, models, theories, or unexpected results.
What skills does SOL CH.1.AQ cover?
SOL CH.1.AQ is assessed on 5 skills: ask questions that arise from careful observation of phenomena, examination of a model or theory, unexpected results, or to seek additional information; determine which questions can be investigated within the scope of the school laboratory; make hypotheses that specify what happens to a dependent variable when an independent variable is manipulated; generate hypotheses based on research and scientific principles; define design problems that involve the development of a process or system with interacting components, criteria, and constraints.
What strand of Chemistry I is SOL CH.1.AQ in?
SOL CH.1.AQ belongs to the Scientific and Engineering Practices reporting strand of the Chemistry I Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL CH.1.AQ?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether CH.1.AQ is already solid, then work the 5 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.