PRE-IB CHEMISTRY 1 2016-2017
Textbook: Chemistry-Matter & Change
Goals of the course:
*Students will be critical and independent thinkers able to contribute to a scientific and technological society.
*Students will become better problem solvers through experimentation.
*Students will have a fundamental understanding of the natural world and its processes.
*Students perform laboratory experiments where they will manipulate equipment, make
observations, collect and analyze data, and form valid conclusions.
*Students will learn chemistry concepts that will enable them to succeed in higher level
chemistry courses.
1st nine weeks
Unit 1: Introduction week 1
*scientific method
*scientific theory & laws
*laboratory safety & first aid in the lab
*laboratory equipment
Unit 2: Measurement and Analyzing Data (Chapter 2) weeks 2-3
*metric units and measurement
*scientific notation and dimensional analysis
*significant figures and uncertainty in measurement
*representing and analyzing data
Unit 3: Matter and its Properties (Chapter 3) weeks 4-5
*classification of matter; elements, compounds, & mixtures
*properties and changes in matter
*states of matter; solids, liquids, & gases
Unit 4: Atomic Theory and Structure (Chapter 4) weeks 6-7
*history of atomic structure and theory
*defining the atom
*the mole and mole conversions
Unit 5: Nuclear Chemistry (Chapters 4 & 24) weeks 8-9
*radioactivity and radioactive decay
*balancing nuclear reactions
*half-life
*fission and fusion
2nd nine weeks
Unit 6: Electrons in Atoms (Chapter 5) weeks 10-11
*properties of the electromagnetic spectrum
*quantum mechanical model and quantum numbers
*electron configurations, Bohr models and Lewis Dot
Unit 7: The Periodic Table (Chapter 6) weeks 12-13
*history of the periodic table
*classification of the elements
*periodic trends; atomic radius, ionization energy, electron affinity, electronegativity
*common oxidation numbers
Unit 8: Ionic Bonding and Nomenclature (Chapter 7) weeks 14-15
*properties of ionic compounds
*Ionic bonds and ionic compounds
*names and formulas for ionic compounds
Unit 9: Covalent Bonding and Simple Nomenclature (Chapter 8) weeks 16-17
*nonpolar and polar covalent bonds
*VSEPR Theory
*Lewis Dot structures
*intermolecular forces
End of 1st Semester – Mid-Term Exam
Unit 10: Chemical Composition and Quantities (Chapter 9) weeks 18-19
*molar mass
*percent composition
*moles of compounds
*empirical and molecular compounds
Unit 11: Chemical Reactions (Chapter 10) weeks 20-22
*balance chemical reactions
*types of reactions
*redox reactions
Unit 12: Stoichiometry (Chapter 11) week 23-24
*stoichiometric calculations
*limiting reagents
*percent yield
Unit 13: Energy Changes and Reaction Rates (Chapters & 16) week 25-27
*1st Law of Thermodynamics
*calorimetry
*endothermic & exothermic changes
*factors that affect reaction rate
4th nine weeks
Unit 14: States of Matter (Chapter ) week 28-29
*properties of solids, liquids, & gases
*phase diagrams
*energy level diagrams
Unit 15: Kinetic Molecular Theory & Gas Laws (Chapters 12 & 13) weeks 30-32
*pressure
*gas laws; Boyle’s, Charles’, Gay-Lussac’s, Combined, Ideal
Unit 16: Solutions and Chemical Equilibrium (Chapters 14 & 17) weeks 33-35
*types of mixtures
*solution concentration and calculations
*solute-solvent interactions
*writing equilibrium constants
Unit 17: Acids & Bases (Chapter 18) weeks 36-38
*properties of acids & bases
*definitions of acids and bases; Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, Lewis
*hydronium ion and hydroxide ion concentrations
* pH & pOH
*titration
Review
Final Exam
Goals of the course:
*Students will be critical and independent thinkers able to contribute to a scientific and technological society.
*Students will become better problem solvers through experimentation.
*Students will have a fundamental understanding of the natural world and its processes.
*Students perform laboratory experiments where they will manipulate equipment, make
observations, collect and analyze data, and form valid conclusions.
*Students will learn chemistry concepts that will enable them to succeed in higher level
chemistry courses.
1st nine weeks
Unit 1: Introduction week 1
*scientific method
*scientific theory & laws
*laboratory safety & first aid in the lab
*laboratory equipment
Unit 2: Measurement and Analyzing Data (Chapter 2) weeks 2-3
*metric units and measurement
*scientific notation and dimensional analysis
*significant figures and uncertainty in measurement
*representing and analyzing data
Unit 3: Matter and its Properties (Chapter 3) weeks 4-5
*classification of matter; elements, compounds, & mixtures
*properties and changes in matter
*states of matter; solids, liquids, & gases
Unit 4: Atomic Theory and Structure (Chapter 4) weeks 6-7
*history of atomic structure and theory
*defining the atom
*the mole and mole conversions
Unit 5: Nuclear Chemistry (Chapters 4 & 24) weeks 8-9
*radioactivity and radioactive decay
*balancing nuclear reactions
*half-life
*fission and fusion
2nd nine weeks
Unit 6: Electrons in Atoms (Chapter 5) weeks 10-11
*properties of the electromagnetic spectrum
*quantum mechanical model and quantum numbers
*electron configurations, Bohr models and Lewis Dot
Unit 7: The Periodic Table (Chapter 6) weeks 12-13
*history of the periodic table
*classification of the elements
*periodic trends; atomic radius, ionization energy, electron affinity, electronegativity
*common oxidation numbers
Unit 8: Ionic Bonding and Nomenclature (Chapter 7) weeks 14-15
*properties of ionic compounds
*Ionic bonds and ionic compounds
*names and formulas for ionic compounds
Unit 9: Covalent Bonding and Simple Nomenclature (Chapter 8) weeks 16-17
*nonpolar and polar covalent bonds
*VSEPR Theory
*Lewis Dot structures
*intermolecular forces
End of 1st Semester – Mid-Term Exam
Unit 10: Chemical Composition and Quantities (Chapter 9) weeks 18-19
*molar mass
*percent composition
*moles of compounds
*empirical and molecular compounds
Unit 11: Chemical Reactions (Chapter 10) weeks 20-22
*balance chemical reactions
*types of reactions
*redox reactions
Unit 12: Stoichiometry (Chapter 11) week 23-24
*stoichiometric calculations
*limiting reagents
*percent yield
Unit 13: Energy Changes and Reaction Rates (Chapters & 16) week 25-27
*1st Law of Thermodynamics
*calorimetry
*endothermic & exothermic changes
*factors that affect reaction rate
4th nine weeks
Unit 14: States of Matter (Chapter ) week 28-29
*properties of solids, liquids, & gases
*phase diagrams
*energy level diagrams
Unit 15: Kinetic Molecular Theory & Gas Laws (Chapters 12 & 13) weeks 30-32
*pressure
*gas laws; Boyle’s, Charles’, Gay-Lussac’s, Combined, Ideal
Unit 16: Solutions and Chemical Equilibrium (Chapters 14 & 17) weeks 33-35
*types of mixtures
*solution concentration and calculations
*solute-solvent interactions
*writing equilibrium constants
Unit 17: Acids & Bases (Chapter 18) weeks 36-38
*properties of acids & bases
*definitions of acids and bases; Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, Lewis
*hydronium ion and hydroxide ion concentrations
* pH & pOH
*titration
Review
Final Exam
Class Rules:
1. Come to class with a positive attitude each and every day.
2. Be prepared for class every day; bring paper, pencil and a scientific calculator! You do not have to bring your book to class unless I tell you to do so.
3. You may not share a calculator with another student during a test or quiz.
4. Come to class on time. The tardy policy will be enforced.
5. Do your own work. Do not copy form other sources (the internet, the work of others, etc.) This will result in a zero on the assignment and will be reported to your guidance counselor
6. If you are absent; you have 1 day for each day of your absence to make up and turn in assignments, tests or labs. An alternative assignment may be given for a missed lab. It is your responsibility to obtain the work you missed.
7. Test make ups will be during lunch on Tuesday..
8. Assignments that are 1 day late will be have a 20% reduction in points. 2-5 days late will have a 40% reduction in points. After 5 days, the assignment will not be accepted and a zero will be recorded.
9. Check your grades frequently on Gradebook..
10. Chemistry is a math-based science and you will be making many calculations throughout the course.
You MUST SHOW WORK for all calculations. You must circle or box your final answer. You must include a unit of measurement for each numerical answer. Failure to do any of these will result in a reduction in points.
11. For all assignments, questions must be answered in complete sentences.
12. Do not eat or drink in class. This is a laboratory safety violation.
13. You must wear closed shoes in order to participate in lab.
14. Be kind and courteous to everyone – even me!
***** 15. PLEASE put all cell phones and electronic devices away after the last tardy bell rings! NEVER
have your cell phone or any other electronic device on your desk, in your lap or any other place in which it can be seen by you or anyone else!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is very important that you are in class every day! Chemistry builds on previous concepts and skills. It will become very difficult for you to keep up if you are chronically absent.
Assessments: Weighted categories in Pinnacle will be set using the following calculations method:
*Diagnostic Assessment- 0% and not counted in the grade calculation
*Formative Assessment-40% of the total grade
homework, some labs, classwork, activities, some labs
*Summative Assessment-60% of the total grade
lab reports, unit tests, some quizzes
Each nine week grading period, you will have the opportunity to retake one summative assessment. You must retake the new assessment within 10 days of the original assessment. After the 10th day that assessment will no longer be available for retake. In order for you to retake a test, a “ticket” must be turned in. Please request the ticket as soon as possible. The higher grade will be recorded in Gradebook and become part of your final 9 week average.
All summative assessments will be given on Tuesday.. .
Students will be notified of any changes in class policy due to changes in school or district policy changes.
I love chemistry and I hope you will enjoy it and have a successful school year!
If you have any questions, you can reach me by email; [email protected]
“Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.”
Carl Sagan
“I never teach my pupils, I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they learn.”
Albert Einstein
1. Come to class with a positive attitude each and every day.
2. Be prepared for class every day; bring paper, pencil and a scientific calculator! You do not have to bring your book to class unless I tell you to do so.
3. You may not share a calculator with another student during a test or quiz.
4. Come to class on time. The tardy policy will be enforced.
5. Do your own work. Do not copy form other sources (the internet, the work of others, etc.) This will result in a zero on the assignment and will be reported to your guidance counselor
6. If you are absent; you have 1 day for each day of your absence to make up and turn in assignments, tests or labs. An alternative assignment may be given for a missed lab. It is your responsibility to obtain the work you missed.
7. Test make ups will be during lunch on Tuesday..
8. Assignments that are 1 day late will be have a 20% reduction in points. 2-5 days late will have a 40% reduction in points. After 5 days, the assignment will not be accepted and a zero will be recorded.
9. Check your grades frequently on Gradebook..
10. Chemistry is a math-based science and you will be making many calculations throughout the course.
You MUST SHOW WORK for all calculations. You must circle or box your final answer. You must include a unit of measurement for each numerical answer. Failure to do any of these will result in a reduction in points.
11. For all assignments, questions must be answered in complete sentences.
12. Do not eat or drink in class. This is a laboratory safety violation.
13. You must wear closed shoes in order to participate in lab.
14. Be kind and courteous to everyone – even me!
***** 15. PLEASE put all cell phones and electronic devices away after the last tardy bell rings! NEVER
have your cell phone or any other electronic device on your desk, in your lap or any other place in which it can be seen by you or anyone else!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is very important that you are in class every day! Chemistry builds on previous concepts and skills. It will become very difficult for you to keep up if you are chronically absent.
Assessments: Weighted categories in Pinnacle will be set using the following calculations method:
*Diagnostic Assessment- 0% and not counted in the grade calculation
*Formative Assessment-40% of the total grade
homework, some labs, classwork, activities, some labs
*Summative Assessment-60% of the total grade
lab reports, unit tests, some quizzes
Each nine week grading period, you will have the opportunity to retake one summative assessment. You must retake the new assessment within 10 days of the original assessment. After the 10th day that assessment will no longer be available for retake. In order for you to retake a test, a “ticket” must be turned in. Please request the ticket as soon as possible. The higher grade will be recorded in Gradebook and become part of your final 9 week average.
All summative assessments will be given on Tuesday.. .
Students will be notified of any changes in class policy due to changes in school or district policy changes.
I love chemistry and I hope you will enjoy it and have a successful school year!
If you have any questions, you can reach me by email; [email protected]
“Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.”
Carl Sagan
“I never teach my pupils, I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they learn.”
Albert Einstein