Chemistry

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• Course Outline
• Assignment Checklist

Course Information

• Course Overview

Developmental Module

• Developmental Module

Introductory Module: Fundamentals of Science

• Module Overview
• Topic 1: The Scientific Method
• Topic 2: Measurement Systems
• Topic 3: Significant Figures
• Topic 4: Graphing and Data Analysis
• Topic 5: Laboratory Equipment and Techniques
• Topic 6: Safety in the Lab
• Module Authentic Assessment (App Design)
• Module Summary

Module 1: What is Chemistry?

• Module Overview
• Topic 1: Classification of Matter
• Topic 2: Properties of Matter
• Topic 3: Density
• Topic 4: Separation Techniques
• Topic 5: Dimensional Analysis
• Module Authentic Assessment (Mystery Matter)
• Module Summary

Module 2: Atomic Structure and the History of Atomic Theory

• Module Overview
• Topic 1: Foundations of Atomic Structure - Democritus and Dalton
• Topic 2: The Electron
• Topic 3: The Nucleus
• Topic 4: Parts of the Atom and Isotope Symbol
• Topic 5: Nuclear Chemistry
• Topic 6: Average Atomic Mass and Percent Abundance
• Topic 7: Mendeleev and the Periodic Table
• Module Authentic Assessment (Timeline)
• Module Summary

Module 3: Modern Atomic Theory, Electron Structure, and Periodicity

• Module Overview
• Topic 1: Light, the Quantum Concept, and the Photoelectric Effect
• Topic 2: Bohr and the Hydrogen Atom
• Topic 3: The Quantum Mechanical Model
• Topic 4: Electron Configuration and Orbital Diagrams
• Topic 5: Moseley and Periodic Law
• Topic 6: Periodic Trends
• Module Authentic Assessment (Models of the Hydrogen Atom Scientific Investigation)
• Module Summary

Module 4: Bonding, Formula Writing, and Nomenclature

• Module Overview
• Topic 1: Types of Chemical Bonds - Ionic, Covalent, and Metallic
• Topic 2: Lewis Dot Structures
• Topic 3: Ionic Formula Writing and Naming - Binary
• Topic 4: Ionic Formula Writing and Naming - Ternary
• Topic 5: Naming Molecular Compounds
• Topic 6: VSEPR Theory and Orbital Hybridization
• Topic 7: Molecular Polarity
• Topic 8: Intermolecular Forces
• Module Authentic Assessment (Compound Label Designs)
• Module Summary

Module 5: Chemical Quantities and Composition

• Module Overview
• Topic 1: The Mole
• Topic 2: Percent Composition
• Topic 3: Calculating Empirical and Molecular Formulas
• Module Authentic Assessment (Scientific Investigation Design)
• Module Summary

Module 6: Chemical Reactions

• Module Overview
• Topic 1: Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
• Topic 2: Types of Chemical Reactions
• Topic 3: Predicting Products
• Topic 4: Precipitate Reactions
• Topic 5: Net Ionic Equations and Spectator Ions
• Module Authentic Assessment (Museum Exhibit and Podcast)
• Module Summary

Module 7: Stoichiometry

• Module Overview
• Topic 1: Mole Ratios
• Topic 2: Mass to Mass Stoichiometry
• Topic 3: Other Stoichiometry Variations - Gas Volumes, Density, Molarity
• Topic 4: Limiting and Excess Reactants
• Topic 5: Percent Yield
• Module Authentic Assessment (Movie Trailer)
• Module Summary

Module 8: Thermochemistry

• Module Overview
• Topic 1: Heat Changes Associated with Chemical Reactions, Hess’ Law, and Reaction Profiles
• Topic 2: Catalysis and Activation Energy
• Topic 3: Thermostoichiometry
• Topic 4: Entropy
• Topic 5: Free Energy
• Topic 6: Heat Changes Associated with Physical Changes and Heating Curves
• Topic 7: Phase Change Calculations
• Topic 8: Specific Heat Capacity
• Topic 9: Calorimetry
• Module Authentic Assessment (Calorimetry Scientific Investigation)
• Module Summary

Module 9: States of Matter and Gas Laws

• Module Overview
• Topic 1: Kinetic Molecular Theory
• Topic 2: Phase Diagrams and Vapor Pressure Diagrams
• Topic 3: Charles' Law, Boyle's Law, Avogadro's Principle, Gay-Lussac's Law, and the Combined Gas Law
• Topic 4: Ideal Gas Law
• Topic 5: Graham's Law
• Topic 6: Dalton's Law
• Topic 7: Gas Stoichiometry
• Module Authentic Assessment (Collaborative Presentation)
• Module Summary

Module 10: Solutions

• Module Overview
• Topic 1: Types of Mixtures
• Topic 2: Electrolytes
• Topic 3: Concentration Calculations
• Topic 4: Dilution
• Topic 5: Colligative Properties
• Module Authentic Assessment (Magazine Cover)
• Module Summary

Module 11: Acid/Bases, Neutralization, and Redox Reactions

• Module Overview
• Topic 1: pH and pOH
• Topic 2: Naming of Acids
• Topic 3: Neutralization Reactions
• Topic 4: Titrations
• Topic 5: Oxidation Numbers
• Topic 6: Oxidation/Reduction Reactions
• Module Authentic Assessment (Project Design)
• Module Summary

Module 12: Kinetics and Equilibrium

• Module Overview
• Topic 1: Equilibrium Expressions - Kp, Ka, Kb, Ksp, and Keq
• Topic 2: La Chatlier's Principle and Effects on Equilibrium
• Module Authentic Assessment (Equilibrium Scientific Investigation)
• Module Summary