Integrated Physics and Chemistry

By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:

• Accurately describe and analyze motion along a linear path in mathematical terms, including distance, velocity, and acceleration.

• Explore and apply the laws of dynamics, relating forces and motion.

• Use the concepts of energy, work, and momentum to analyze physical situations.

• Observe, analyze, and predict effects of periodic motion, including such everyday motions as a child swinging back and forth on a swing, an object bobbing up and down on a spring, or a planet traveling in an orbit around a star.

• Learn about the behavior and special properties of waves, such as the ability to bend and to reflect the direction of waves as they travel.

• Explore electric charges and their interactions with each other and understand the relationship between electricity and magnetism.

• Learn about simple electric circuits and be able to determine important values related to that circuit, including current, resistances, and voltage.

• Understand the difference between a chemical change and a physical change and understand the basics of atomic theory, which underlies the study of chemistry.

• Be able to use the periodic table to understand atomic structure and predict the chemical behavior of substances.

• Understand the different types of chemical bonding and how they may result in different molecular structures and different chemical properties.

• Investigate the relationships between energy and matter, including phase changes.

• Describe the dissolving process and be able to apply your understanding of the mechanisms associated with chemical solutions.

• Describe the variables that affect reaction rates.

• Describe acids and bases by their properties.

• Apply your knowledge of oxidation and reduction.

• Apply your knowledge of nuclear energy and thermal energy to solve real-world problems.