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General Chemistry Curriculum Guide Grades 10-12 |
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Objectives |
Core Curr. |
Instructional |
Assessment |
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GEPA HSPA Terra Nova |
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3rd Marking Period |
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PART I-Introduction to Chemistry A. Pure and Applied Chemistry |
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| · Recognize products of chemistry in everyday life. | 5.4 | Discussion; Display of items; Create Collage | Teacher Observation |
Chemicals in Action, Donovan, Poole & Yak Holt, Rinchart & Winston of Canada, 1995 |
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| · Identify need met by products. | 5.4 | ||||
| · Distinguish between pure and applied chemistry. | Definition of terms | Text: Chapter 1 | |||
| · Distinguish between science and technology. |
Study careers of researchers and technologists; Activity 1.4, p. 1 "Problem Solving Partners" |
Oral Reports Checklist |
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| · Recognize and distinguish the technological method and the scientific method. |
5.2 5.4 |
Draw Charts; Study contemporary stories: "River Blindness" "Leprosy" |
Worksheet Analysis of current achievements |
NY Times Magazine, 1/18/89, Section 6 The Star Ledger, 6/29/97, Special Report |
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| · List steps and explain the reasoning behind the technological method and scientific method. |
5.2 5.3 |
Create a chart relating to a real life situation |
Chart and Essays Test Chapter 1 |
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| B. Laboratory Safety and Practice | |||||
| · Demonstrate knowledge of proper laboratory safety and first aid guidelines. | 5.2 |
View and discuss video, "Lab Safety" Discuss and review printed laboratory safety and first aid rules |
Quiz |
Audio-visual Department UCC, Cranford, NJ; Test: xvi-xix; Lab Manual: Chemistry: The Study of Matter, Allyn and Bacon, Inc. |
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| · Practice safe procedures. | 5.2 |
Activity 1.8, p. 16, Text "Testing a consumer product" |
Data and conclusions Teacher Observation |
Text Chapter 1 | |
| · Name laboratory equipment. | 5.2 | Lab Experiment | Match name to piece |
Lab Manual: Chemistry, Addison-Wesley |
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| · Identify symbols associated with safety, first aid, and hazards. | Design a table of symbols for notebook reference; "Try This" 1.9, p. 18 |
Test-Lab Issues Worksheet |
Text Chapter 1 | ||
| · Write a proper lab report. | 5.2 | Observe demonstration; Discuss and review lab report format | Lab Report |
Teacher Handout: Writing a Lab Report" |
W. I |
| · Evaluate evidence and make conclusions. | 5.2 |
Discussion in small groups Observe "non-burning dollar bill" |
Summative Report | Invitations to Inquiry, Tik Liem | |
| C. Critical Think, Logic, and Problem-Solving | |||||
| · Distinguish fact from opinion. | 5.2 | Read and analyze current scientific event/issue from the Ed/Op page |
Worksheet Oral Presentation |
Newspapers or weekly periodicals; Newspapers in Education (NIE) Workshop resources |
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| · Distinguish observation from interpretation. | 5.2 |
Student demonstration; Critique previous lab report; Charades; Read
"Radioisotopes in Forensic Science" Text 23.12, p. 429 |
Written Essay Test Teacher Observation |
A Source Book of Chemistry 1400-1900, Harvard Press, 1963 Text Chapter 23 |
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| · Explain operation of lab burners and function of parts. |
Teacher demonstration of "big burner" Student burner activity |
Worksheet Teacher Observation |
"Exocharmic Chemistry" MacKenzie & Marek (1996) |
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| · Evaluate a contemporary bioethical issue. | 5.2 | Role play |
Group Evaluation Report |
Bioethics Forums, Video Discovery, Inc. Seattle, WA (1995) |
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| · Interpret and use flow-charts. | 5.2 | Activity 2.1, p. 24 "Go with the flow" | Charts; Worksheets |
Text Chapter 2 Take Care of Yourself, Halpern |
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| · Understand function of models in science. | 5.2 | Activity 4.2, p. 60 "Black boxes and model building" |
Teacher Observation Oral Reports Test |
Text Chapter 4 | |
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PART II-Identification and Separation of Matter A. Classification of Matter |
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| · Differentiate types of matter. |
5.2 5.8 |
Definition of terms; Activity 2.3, p. 27 "Classification of Matter" Paper clip activity |
Quiz |
Text Chapter 2 | |
| · Explain differences in formation process. | 5.8 |
Class discussion of flow chart Discussion |
Teacher Observation Flow chart |
Text Chapter 2 | |
| · Explain differences in separation techniques. | 5.8 | Discussion, demo, oral presentation | Flow chart | ||
| · Classify matter using physical and qualitative properties. |
5.2 5.8 |
Activity 2.4, pp. 26-29 "Physical Properties" |
Text Chapter 2 | ||
| · Distinguish between physical and chemical properties. |
5.2 5.8 |
Activity 2.5, p. 29 "Twenty Questions" Definition of terms; Class discussion |
Lab Report Worksheet |
Text Chapter 2 | |
| B. Separation of Matter | |||||
| · Differentiate mechanical (physical) separation techniques from chemical separation techniques. |
5.2 5.8 |
Teacher demonstration: Separation of sand/salt/water mixture; Electrolysis of water; Activity 2.7, p. 34 | Lab Report | Text and p. 28 Teacher’s Guide to text | |
| · Differentiate and describe at least three physical separation techniques. | 5.2 | Study and class discussion of techniques, pp. 30-33 | Text Chapter 2 | ||
| · Perform a brief qualitative analysis experiment. |
5.2 5.8 |
Activity 2.9 "Detective Work with Cations" p. 36 | Lab Report | Text Chapter 2 | |
| · Cite and explain 2 examples of practical application of qualitative analysis. |
5.2 5.8 |
Activity 3.4 "Forgery" (Paper Chromatography); Discuss examples in Chapter 3: Fingerprinting, Soil Analysis, Urinalysis |
Lab Report Oral Reports Lab Extension "Identification of Headache Remedies" |
Text Chapter 3 Text; Teacher’s Guide to Text, p. 27; NY Times, 5/22/93 on fingerprinting & krazy glue |
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| · Relate separation techniques to water treatment steps. |
5.2 5.4 5.8 |
Student demonstration "Foul Water Activity" | Oral and written lab report | Chem. Com.: Chemistry in the Community, Kendall Hunt, pub. 1988 | |
| · Describe 3 careers related to separation chemistry. |
5.4 5.5 |
Career Opportunity, p. 20, 40, 56 |
Worksheet Test Chapter 2 and 3 |
Text Chapters 1-3 | |
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PART III-Atomic Theory A. Historical Roots |
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| · Explain the origin of the atom. |
5.3 5.8 |
Discussion |
Teacher Observation |
Text Chapter 4 | |
| · Demonstrate use of models and relevance to the investigation of the atom. |
5.2 5.8 |
Activity 4.2, p. 60 "Black Boxes and Model Building" |
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| · Summarize key points of Dalton’s Atomic Theory. |
5.3 5.8 |
List points of Dalton’s Atomic Theory | Quiz and Test | ||
| · Draw "Dalton’s" atom. | 5.8 | Drawing with date and labels. | Test | Text Chapter 4 | |
| B. New Evidence, New Models | |||||
| · Chronologically arrange the discovery of the electron, proton, and neutron. | 5.8 | List | Worksheet | ||
| · Describe the "Rutherford Gold Foil" experiment and how it changed the model of the atom. |
5.3 5.8 |
Activity 4.7, p. 70 "A simulation of Rutherford’s Experiment |
Report | Text Chapter 4 | |
| · Differentiate the old and new models of the atom in words and pictures. |
5.3 5.8 |
Discussion Labeled Diagrams |
Drawing Test |
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| · Describe the electron, proton, and neutron. | 5.8 | Discussion and Table | Test Chapter 4 | Text Chapter 4 | |
| C. Modern Atomic Theory | |||||
| · Describe and use a spectroscope. |
5.2 5.8 |
Lab activity using differential grating and white light | Report | Text Chapter 5 | |
| · Relate energy to electron levels. |
5.2 5.8 |
Draw ladder diagram; Observe ring stand model for energy levels | Diagram: Labels | Chart: Electron entry and energy levels | |
| · Connect color emission and electron energy levels. |
5.2, 5.5 5.8, 5.9 |
Lab experiment: Flame Tests Study electromagnetic spectrum |
Lab Report | Flinn Fax #4455 | |
| · Summarize facts on sub-atomic particles. |
5.2 5.8 |
List facts | Test | Chart: Electromagnetic Waves | |
| · Summarize the development and evolution of atomic theory. |
5.2 5.8 |
List facts, draw models, order chronologically |
Diagrams Test Chapter 5 |
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PART IV-Periodicity of Elements A. Symbols and Properties |
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| · Name, spell, and write proper chemical symbols for approximately 50 elements [atomic numbers 1-38 plus others] | 5.8 |
Chemistry Bingo Drills Worksheets |
Quiz Test Worksheet |
Text Chapter 6 Game: Chemistry Bingo (Elements) |
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| · Describe in detail the sources, properties, and uses of 1 element. |
5.3 5.8 |
Research project |
Completed Project Oral and Written reports |
Teacher Guidelines Media Center and Text Internet; Chapter 6 |
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| · Distinguish metals, non-metals, and metalloids by their physical and chemical properties. |
5.2 5.8 |
Activity 6.9, p. 111 "Properties of Metals and Non-Metals" Demonstration of carbon and silicon physical properties and electrical conductivity |
Lab Report Chart Design |
Text Chapter 6 Chem. Com, p. 95, B. 3 "Metal or Non-Metal?" |
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| B. Early Periodic Table | |||||
| · Explain the row and column arrangement of Mendeleev’s Periodic Table (1869). |
5.3 5.8 |
Discussion of section 6.4 | Oral Presentation | Text Chapter 6 | |
| · Define the Periodic Law. | 5.8 | Recitation | Test | Chemistry: The Study of Matter, Allyn & Bacon, pp. 306-310 | |
| · Interpret the empty spaces on Mendeleev’s 1869 Periodic Table. |
5.2 5.8 |
Discussion: When and how early elements defected | Quiz |
Text Chapter 6 Previous student reports on elements |
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| C. Modern Periodic Table | |||||
| · Describe and locate families (group) and periods (series). | 5.8 | Discussion; Study current Periodic Table of the Elements | Label a blank periodic table | Text Chapter 6 | |
| · Describe and locate metals, non-metals, and metalloids on the periodic Table of the Elements. | 5.8 | Study current Periodic Table of the Elements | Label a blank periodic table | Figure 6.4, pp. 104-105 | |
| · Describe and locate Transition metals Lanthanide and Actinide Series. | 5.8 | Study current Periodic Table of the Elements | Label a blank periodic table | Text Chapter 6 | |
| · Describe and locate Alkali metals, Alkaline earth metals, Halogen Family, Noble Gas Family. | 5.8 | Study current Periodic Table of the Elements | Label a blank periodic table | Text Chapter 6 | |
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D. Patterns of Chemical Behavior |
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| · State and describe chemical similarities in Families I and VII. |
5.2 5.8 |
Demonstration of Halogens, p. 107 Demonstration of Li, Na, K alkali metals Activity 6.7, pp. 106-107 |
Lab Report | Text Teacher’s Guide, p. 70; Text Chapter 6 | |
| · Demonstrate similarities in physical properties reflecting periodic repetition. |
5.2 5.8 |
Lab: Comparative Reactivity of Family II Metals |
Lab Report Teacher Observation |
Chemistry Lab Manual, Addison-Wesley Experiment 24 "Periodic Law" |
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| · Graph atomic number versus a physical constant: melting point, boiling point, atomic radius, ionization energy. |
5.2 5.5 5.8 |
Discussion Activity 6.8, p. 109 "Graphing Periodic Trends" |
Properly labeled graph Test Chapter 6 |
Text Chapter 6 | |
| · Cite career opportunities using problem solving skills and specialized equipment. |
5.2 5.5 |
Studying "Career Opportunity" pp. 72, 94, 119 | Text Chapters 4-6 | ||
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PART V-Chemical Bonds A. Ionic Bonds |
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| · Distinguish an ion from an atom. | 5.8 | Define Terms; Use symbols to show electron transfer; Role play transfer |
Quiz Enactment results |
Text Chapter 2, p. 35 Student Creativity |
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| · Differentiate cations and anions by definition and symbols. | 5.8 |
Study Illustrations Examination of Bohr models |
Test | Text Chapter 7 | |
| · Describe characteristics of ionically bonded solids. |
5.2 5.8 |
Activity 7.2, p. 125 "Properties of Ionic Compounds" |
Text Chapter 7 | ||
| · Write Lewis electron dot symbols for metals and non-metals. | 5.8 |
Study examples in text Discussion Practice drawing symbols |
Quiz |
The Periodic Table of the Elements Text Chapter 7 |
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| · Explain formation of ionic compounds. |
5.2 5.8 |
Discussion on stability factors Diagrams of Bohr models and electron dot symbol |
Oral Presentation Drawings |
Text Chapter 7 | |
| · Compare noble gas electron arrangement with cations and anions. | 5.8 | "Try These", p. 133 | Text Chapter 7 | ||
| · Produce an ionic compound. |
5.2 5.8 |
Activity 7.8, p. 134 "Formation of an ionic compound" |
Lab Report Test Chapter 7 |
Text Chapter 7 | |
| · Name binary ionic compounds. | 5.8 | Flow Chart "Nomenclature System" | Completion of a grid |
Text Chapter 7, p. 136 Teacher Worksheet |
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| · Write formulas of binary ionic compounds. | 5.8 | Drills, class competitions |
Worksheets Quiz |
Text Section 7.10 | |
| · Name salts from transition metals. | 5.8 | Drills, practices, pp. 141-142; Flow Chart; Chemistry Bingo Game: ions |
Worksheets Quiz |
Text Section 7.11 Chemistry Bingo (ions) |
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| · Describe and sketch some crystalline forms. | 5.8 |
Activity 7.12, p. 142 "The Structure of Ionic Crystals" Examine wooden models |
Report with drawings |
Text Chapter 7 Display models |
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| B. Covalent Bonding | |||||
| · Compare and differentiate covalent and ionic bonds. | 5.8 | Create a summation table | Worksheet | Text Chapter 8 | |
| · Give examples of non-metal combinations that exhibit covalent bonding. | 5.8 | List |
Text Chapter 8 Molecular model set |
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| · Distinguish polar and polar covalent bonds. | 5.8 |
Define Label formulas using charge symbols |
Worksheet and quiz | Text Chapter 8 | |
| · Use electronegativity as an assessment tool to determine bond type. |
5.5 5.8 |
"Try These", p. 157, Text | Worksheet and quiz | Text Chapter 8 | |
| · Recognize and differentiate single, double, and triple covalent bonds. | 5.8 |
Definitions Label drawings and models |
Quiz | Text Chapter 8 | |
| · Illustrate bond types using Lewis dot structures and structural formulas. | 5.8 |
Build models Make drawings |
Report sheet Labeled drawings |
Molecular model set Text Chapter 8 |
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| · Learn and apply rules for naming binary molecular compounds. | 5.8 |
Memorize number prefixes Use flow chart; Drills Create name game |
Quiz and Test Worksheet |
Text, p. 164; "Flow chart on Nomenclature" M. Gorman |
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| · Learn the properties of covalently bonded materials. |
5.2 5.8 |
Activity 8.9, p. 165 Experiments using non-polar and polar materials; "Properties and Uses of Polar and Non-polar Molecules (solvents) |
Lab Report | Text Chapter 8 | |
| · Compare and contrast properties of ionic and covalent compounds. |
5.2 5.8 |
Activity 8.10, p. 169 "Comparing the Properties of Ionic and Covalent Compounds" |
Lab Repor Qui Test Chapter 8 |
Text Chapter 8 | |
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PART VI-Reactions and Equations A. Chemical Change |
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| · List evidence that chemical change has occurred. |
5.2 5.8 |
Observe and record data from chemical changes; Study examples; Drills |
Lab Report Quiz |
Text Chapter 9 | |
| · Interpret and use symbolism to write word and short hand equations. | 5.8 |
Study examples Memorize Symbols Practice |
Worksheet Test |
Text Chapter 9 | |
| · Explain the Law of Conservation of Mass. |
5.2 5.8 |
Define; Chemical Experiment Activity 9.3, p. 180 "Conversation of Mass" |
Lab Report | Text Chapter 9 | |
| B. Balancing Equations | |||||
| · Interpret and explain a chemical formula in terms of atoms, moles, grams. |
5.5 5.8 |
Analyzing correctly written formulas | Worksheet | Text Chapter 9 | |
| · Determine molar mass for compounds. |
5.5 5.8 |
Study examples and practice | Drills and Test | ||
| · Convert moles to grams and grams to moles. | 5.5 |
Use factor/label conversion technique Worksheet |
Worksheets Quiz |
Text Chapter 9 | |
| · Apply trial and error technique to balance equations. | 5.8 |
Practice on given equations "Try These", p. 182 |
Drill sheets | Text Chapter 9 | |
| · Interpret balanced equations in terms of particles, (atoms), mass, grams. | 5.8 | Break down balance equation |
Worksheets; Test Test Chapter 9 |
Text Chapter 9 | |
| C. Types of Chemical Reactions | |||||
| · Differentiate endothermic and exothermic. |
5.2, 5.8 5.9 |
Definitions; Activity 10.7, p. 205 "Exothermic and Endothermic Processes" |
Lab Report | Text Chapter 10 | |
| · Explain decomposition reactions and compare to combination reactions. |
5.2 5.8 |
Define Observe Electrolysis of water demo |
Labeled drawing Lab Report |
Demonstration Manual | |
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· Explain burning of hydrocarbons. |
5.8 |
Study Equations Discuss requirements for burning |
Test Chapter 10 | Text Chapter 10 | |
| · Describe the career of firefighter. | Read and discuss "Career Opportunity", p. 208 | R. IV, V, VI | |||
| · Analyze equations for patterns. |
5.2 5.8 |
Study equations of reaction types Observe demonstration of production of water magnesium oxide |
Discussion |
Teacher handout Worksheet Text Chapter 10 |
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| · Write balanced equations for combination reactions. |
5.2 5.5 5.8 |
Use words and symbols to describe Activity 10.2 "Direct Combinations" Steps #11-14 |
Lab Report | Text Chapter 10 | |
| · Describe the action of a catalyst. |
5.2 5.8 |
Observe demonstration of hydrogen peroxide in the presence of manganese dioxide | Report | Demo Den demos | |
| · Describe, identify, and write balanced equations for single replacement reactions. |
5.2 5.5 5.8 |
Define term Activity 11.1 "Single Displacement" pp. 212-213; Drill sheets |
Lab Report Quiz |
Text Chapter 11 | |
| · Explain the derivation of the Activity Series of Metals. |
5.2 5.8 |
Lab Experiment "Activity Series of Metals" |
Lab Report |
Microscale Chemistry Lab Manual | |
| · Describe several metals linking properties to uses. | 5.8 | Cooperative group project on metals in our lives | Project |
Pat Ruff Adaptation Watchung Hills HS, NJ |
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| · Describe, identify and write balanced equations for double replacement (displacement) reactions. |
5.2 5.5 5.8 |
Define term; Lab experiment showing completion reactions; barium mitrate and sodium sulfate, sodium iodide and lead (II) nitrate, sodium carbonate and hydrochloric acid |
Lab Report Worksheet |
Text Chapter 11 | |
| · Describe and identify completion products in a reaction. | 5.8 |
Study Examples Drill Sheets |
Text Chapter 11 | ||
| · Know the general equation for the reaction of an acid and a base. | 5.8 | Memorize |
Quiz Test Chapter 11 |
Text Chapter 11 | |
| D. Neutralization Reactions | |||||
| · Identify acids and bases by name and formulas. | 5.8 |
Review nomenclature rules Practice |
Quiz | Text Chapter 12 | |
| · Identify acids and bases using litmus paper, pH paper. |
5.2 5.8 |
Activity 12.3 "Properties of Acids", p. 229; Activity 12.4 "Properties of Bases", p. 231 | Lab Report | Text Chapter 12 | |
| · Classify common household products as acidic or alkaline (basic). |
5.2 5.8 |
Lab experiment using chemical indicators
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Lab Report Test: Acids and Bases |
Teacher prepared "Household Chemicals" | |
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