Reflection on Stoichiometry Quiz
This quiz was taken at the end of the “Stoichiometry” chapter in my Chemistry class. Because I am in an Honors class, I received a set of more difficult problems in addition to the basic ones already done. The questions on this quiz ranged from finding the amount of liters of ethyl alcohol produced, calculating percent error and yield, and deciphering how much of phosphorous triiodide should be used; by using stoichiometry, or converting from one unit to another within a balanced equation, would I find these answers.
Upon passing this quiz, I learned that I am able to complete complex problems involving this method of converting without outside help. In the past, I used to fold under pressure when I saw any type of challenge problems and I would not be able to solve them; but by passing this part, I have gained confidence in my skills thus making me realize that I can complete these problems. I actually enjoyed this quiz mainly because it did not involve many complex equations such as density or molarity and because stoichiometry was a simple topic for me to understand and a simple action for me to complete.
In the future I would change this quiz to include one problem that I had not seen prior to this test; while learning about stoichiometry, I remember that my teacher gave us problems like this, only with different numbers and she helped us if we needed assistance. By adding an unknown problem, it will make the student think more and truly test their skills. This proves my mastery of the “Productive Individuals” ESLR because I had to carry out complex steps that were deeper than that of just converting grams to kilograms. In one question I had to convert two substances to different values and use those answers in a different question to find its answer, so I had to carefully think to make sure I got both answers correct.