Chemistry I · Scientific and Engineering Practices
Virginia SOL CH.1.CI
Virginia SOL CH.1.CI is part of the Scientific and Engineering Practices strand in Chemistry I (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students obtain, evaluate, and communicate scientific and technical information. Below is what CH.1.CI covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice CH.1.CI for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL CH.1.CI means
Obtain, evaluate, and communicate scientific and technical information.
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.CI and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Four elements have the following numbers of subatomic particles: Element 1: 11 protons, 12 neutrons, 10 electrons Element 2: 1 proton, 0 neutrons, 2 electrons Element 3: 15 protons, 16 neutrons, 15 electrons Element 4: 20 protons, 20 neutrons, 18 electrons Which element is a positive ion with a charge of +1?
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Answer: A — 1
2. The energy required to melt a solid into a liquid is called —
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Answer: B — heat of fusion
3. Cations are formed when neutral atoms lose —
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Answer: A — electrons
4. What is represented by the pH of a solution?
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Answer: C — Concentration of hydrogen ions in the solution
Skills you’ll practice for CH.1.CI
- Compare, integrate, and evaluate sources of information presented in different media or formats to address a scientific question or solve a problem.
- Gather, read, and evaluate scientific and/or technical information from multiple authoritative sources, assessing the evidence and credibility of each source.
- Communicate scientific and/or technical information about phenomena and/or a design process in multiple formats.
Key concepts covered by CH.1.CI
- source comparison
- information integration
- media evaluation
- scientific communication
- source credibility
- evidence assessment
- authoritative sources
- information synthesis
- multi-format presentation
- phenomena explanation
- design process documentation
How to study and practice SOL CH.1.CI
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether CH.1.CI 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.AQ — Ask questions and define problems based on observations, models, theories, or unexpected results.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions about SOL CH.1.CI
What is Virginia SOL CH.1.CI?
SOL CH.1.CI is a Chemistry I Standard of Learning in the Scientific and Engineering Practices strand. It expects students to obtain, evaluate, and communicate scientific and technical information.
What skills does SOL CH.1.CI cover?
SOL CH.1.CI is assessed on 3 skills: compare, integrate, and evaluate sources of information presented in different media or formats to address a scientific question or solve a problem; gather, read, and evaluate scientific and/or technical information from multiple authoritative sources, assessing the evidence and credibility of each source; communicate scientific and/or technical information about phenomena and/or a design process in multiple formats.
What strand of Chemistry I is SOL CH.1.CI in?
SOL CH.1.CI 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.CI?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether CH.1.CI is already solid, then work the 3 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.