Chemistry I

Semester One:

• Learn about the mathematical skills and measurement systems used in chemistry
• Interpret scientific data and explain relationships between variables based on data
• Follow the scientific method to conduct various laboratory investigations
• Explore the differences between all states of matter and the classification of matter
• Differentiate between physical and chemical properties and changes in matter
• Explore the development of the scientific model of atoms from past investigations.
• Use the atom model to understand subatomic particles and read the periodic table.
• Read the periodic table and determine the general properties of elements, groups, and families.
• Utilize the periodic table as a fundamental tool for a variety of chemistry problems and applications
• Write electron configurations and draw orbital notation models for atoms
• Determine valence electrons and bonding properties of atoms
• Read, write, interpret, and model chemical formulas for ionic and covalent bond
• Compare the different intermolecular forces in compounds and model molecule structures
• Apply the law of conservation of mass to balance chemical equations
• Classify synthesis, decomposition, combustion, single and double replacement, and redox chemical reactions
• Compare the fundamental forces and chemical and nuclear reactions

Semester Two:

• Understand the use of the mole as a significant unit of measurement in chemistry applications
• Determine mass, molar mass, and number of particles for elements and compounds
• Use balanced chemical equations to determine mole ratios for stoichiometric calculations
• Perform a variety of stoichiometric calculations, including percent yield and limiting reactants
• Differentiate between the different forms of energy and the interaction between thermal energy and matter
• Describe the properties and behavior of matter about kinetic theory
• Read, interpret, and construct heating and cooling curves
• Learn about and apply various gas law relationships and the ideal gas law
• Distinguish between endothermic and exothermic reactions and processes
• Explore the concepts of enthalpy and potential energy diagrams for chemical reactions
• Differentiate between open, closed, and isolated systems
• Explore the various factors that affect the rate of chemical reactions and the concept of dynamic equilibrium
• Apply Le Châtelier’s principle to predict the outcomes of stress on a reaction in equilibrium
• Understand how the various properties of water make it suitable for processes on Earth
• Perform molarity and dilution calculations
• Compare and contrast acids and bases and calculate the pH or pOH of a solution.