Chemistry

Chemistry is a class that will allow students to gain an indepth understanding of the structure of the atom and how the unique structure determines not only the properties of the elements but how they will combine with each other to form compounds and molecules. Students get hands-on expereience through lab experiments and activities.

Syllabus:

1.      Measurement

·        scientific notation

·        reading various equipment

·        density

2.      Properties of Matter

·        Phase changes

·        behavior of solids, liquids and gases

·        conductors and superconductors

·        Manifestation of heat

·        Mixtures & solutions

3.      Structure of the Atom

·        Composition of the atom

·        Nuclear forces

·        Electron configuration

4.      Periodic Table

·        Information on the table

·        Trends and patterns

5.      Bonding

·        Ionic and Covalent

·        The effects on physical properties

6.      Reactions

·        Chemical compounds and ions

·        Equations

·        Classifying reactions

·        Evidence of reactions

7.      The Mole

·        Conversions

·        Quantity

8.      Stoichiometry

·        Empirical and Molecular

·        Percent Composition

·        Limiting Reactants

·        Percent yield

9.      Gases

·        Gas Pressure

·        Gas Laws

·        Behavior

10.  Reaction Rates

·        Factors that affect reaction rate

11.  Acids and Bases

·        Weak and Strong

·        Concentration

·        pH

·        Neutralization