Chemistry II Advanced Survey · Chemical Reactions
Virginia SOL CHII.5
Virginia SOL CHII.5 is part of the Chemical Reactions strand in Chemistry II Advanced Survey (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand that chemical reactions are predictable and quantifiable. Below is what CHII.5 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice CHII.5 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL CHII.5 means
Investigate and understand that chemical reactions are predictable and quantifiable.
Skills you’ll practice for CHII.5
- Develop and use a model to explain changes in matter using balanced equations (chemical, ionic, and net ionic).
- Make, support, and evaluate a claim about the classification of reactions as oxidation-reduction (redox) or non-redox reactions.
- Predict the products of chemical reactions.
- Plan and conduct investigations related to chemical reactions.
- Perform stoichiometric calculations to determine the amounts of reactants and products.
Key concepts covered by CHII.5
- balanced equations
- chemical reactions
- model development
- model usage
- reaction classification
- redox reactions
- claim evaluation
- reaction product prediction
- chemical reactions investigation
- investigation planning
- stoichiometric calculations
- reactant amounts
- product amounts
How to study and practice SOL CHII.5
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether CHII.5 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.
Frequently asked questions about SOL CHII.5
What is Virginia SOL CHII.5?
SOL CHII.5 is a Chemistry II Advanced Survey Standard of Learning in the Chemical Reactions strand. It expects students to investigate and understand that chemical reactions are predictable and quantifiable.
What skills does SOL CHII.5 cover?
SOL CHII.5 is assessed on 5 skills: develop and use a model to explain changes in matter using balanced equations (chemical, ionic, and net ionic); make, support, and evaluate a claim about the classification of reactions as oxidation-reduction (redox) or non-redox reactions; predict the products of chemical reactions; plan and conduct investigations related to chemical reactions; perform stoichiometric calculations to determine the amounts of reactants and products.
What strand of Chemistry II Advanced Survey is SOL CHII.5 in?
SOL CHII.5 belongs to the Chemical Reactions reporting strand of the Chemistry II Advanced Survey Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL CHII.5?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether CHII.5 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.