Chemistry 1 Course Syllabus

Mr. Moles

Contact informationSeminar room 121phone extension 933-7874

Plan: 2nd block in Rm 121

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Course Information

1.)Textbook – Pearson- Chemistry

2.)Needed supplies for class

  1. Scientific calculator (must have scientific notation and log capabilities!)
  2. A binder to keep daily materials in, notebook, index cards for making flash cards

3.)Description of the course – Students study the interaction between matter and energy. These interactions result in the chemical reactions that cause the composition of matter to change. Extensive laboratory experiences will involve the student in the process of science by applying concepts in concrete situations solving scientific problems, improving scientific literacy, and developing an understanding of important chemistry related concepts.

4.)Grading scale – Students are evaluated through their performance on quizzes, daily homework and labs, and exams

Grades are determined by
85% categories below + 15% Final Exam
55 % tests & projects
20% labs
10% homework
15% quizzes / Percentages that indicate Grading scale
A = 89.5% & up
B = 79.5-89.4%
C = 69.5-79.4%
D = 59.5-69.4%
F = 59.4 & below

5.)Late Work—usually you will lose 20% of the graded credit per day late. Assignments that are 1-3 weeks late will receive at most ½ credit and assignment that are over 3 weeks past due or after completion of a unit will result in ZERO CREDIT.

6.)Absences – Make up work can be obtained in room 121 before/after class or seminar. Students that are absent the day of an exam will be expected to make up the exam the next period. Students that miss labs will make up the lab portion after school. I do not make up labs in seminar.

Excused Absence / Work will need to be made up by the following week, unless other arrangements have been made. If no attempt is made to get work in by the allotted time the above rules for late work will apply!
(can have a total of 9 per semester to receive credit, excluding school activities.)
Unexcused absence / No credit will be given!! But you will be expected to do work to catch up.
(can have a total of 5 per semester to receive credit)
Tardy Policy / Verbal warning for 2nd, 20 minutes detention for 3rd, Saturday school for 4th, ISS for 5th & beyond.

7.)Classroom behavior – While in Chemistry, you will be asked to follow class rules to ensure the safety of all, as well as to show respect to your fellow classmates. To put it briefly,

No Cell phones / Cell phone will be taken away & detention or office referral given
Use of Inappropriate language / 30 min Detention (or alternative) or office referral
Class or teacher disruptions / 1) warning, 2) removal from class, 3) office referral
Inappropriate clothing / Office referral
Horseplay & inappropriate use of chemicals / 1) warning, 2) removal from class (depending on circumstances)

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Course Outline

I.)Intro to Chemistry (ch. 1)

  1. Science safety
  2. SI units (Ch. 3 )
  3. Fundamental units
  4. Unit conversions
  5. Calculations
  6. Significant figures
  7. Scientific notation

II.)Nomenclature – (Ch. 9)

  1. Intro to Periodic table
  2. Naming simple inorganic compounds
  3. Writing Inorganic formulas

III.)Matter – (Ch 2)

  1. Classification of matter
  2. Density
  3. Chemical/Physical changes
  4. Specific heat/Heat capacity/Thermal chemistry

IV.)Atomic Structure (ch. 4)

  1. History of Atom
  2. Rutherford-Bohr model
  3. Parts of atom
  4. Electrons & electron clouds
  5. Protons
  6. Neutrons
  7. Quarks
  8. Atomic numbers, mass numbers, & Average atomic numbers
  9. Plank’s hypothesis (E=hυ & c=λυ)
  10. Isotopes &Radioactivity and ½ lives

V.)Arrangements of electrons (ch.5)

  1. Newtonian physics
  2. Quantum mechanics mode
  3. Quantum numbers
  4. Electron configuration
  5. Pauli Exclusion Principle
  6. Hund’s Rule
  7. Lewis Dot Diagrams

VI.)Nuclear Chemistry (ch. 25)

  1. fission & fusion
  2. Transmutation & k-capure
  3. Isotopes & radioactivity
  4. ½ life calculations
  5. applications of nuclear chemistry
  6. balancing nuclear reactions

VII.)Elements and the Periodic table (ch 6- 7)

  1. History of Periodic table
  2. Electron configurations and P.T.
  3. Elec. Conf. & periodic properties
  4. Atomic radii
  5. Ionic radii
  6. Ionization energy
  7. Electron affinity
  8. Electronegativity
  9. Properties of groups

VIII.)The Mole (Ch. 10)

  1. Review factor-label method
  2. Formula weight & mole conversions
  3. Avogadro’s constant
  4. Percent composition
  5. Empirical formulas
  6. Hydrates
  7. Molarity, molality, and mass percent.

IX.)Chemical Equations and Stoichiometry (ch.11-12)

  1. Writing balanced chemical equations
  2. Classifying and predicting chemical reactions
  3. Stoichiometry
  4. Mass-mass, mole-volume, etc
  5. Percentage yield
  6. Mass-energy
  7. Net-ionic equations

X.)Acid-bases & pH (ch. 19)

  1. pH scale
  2. pH & pOH & molarity calculations
  3. Naming binary and ternary acid/bases
  4. Weak & strong acid/ bases
  5. Anhydrides
  6. Titration reactions

XI.)Gas Laws (ch. 13- 14)

a.Kinetic Theory

  1. STP (standard temperature & pressure)
  2. Charles law
  3. Boyles law
  4. Combined gas law
  5. Graham’s law (law of diffusion)
  6. Ideal Gas law
  7. Gas stoichiometry

XII.)Molecular structure of Covalent compounds (ch.8,22- 23)

a.Electronegativity & bond type

  1. Covalent compounds
  2. Valence electrons
  3. Octet rule
  4. Lewis dot diagrams
  5. Structural formulas
  6. VSPER theory & geometry
  7. Intermolecular forces (Van der Waals)
  8. Hydrogen bonds
  9. Simple organic nomenclature
  10. Chemical derivatives
  11. Alkenes
  12. Alkynes
  13. Cycloalkanes
  14. Alcohols
  15. Esters
  16. Aromatic compounds
  17. Amino acids
  18. Esterification reactions
  19. Simple organic mechanism reactions

XIII.)Thermochemistry (ch.17)

  1. Heat of fusion and evaporation
  2. Heat & laws of thermodynamics
  3. Phase changes & phase curves
  4. Melting & Freezing point changes
  5. Thermal coefficient of expansion

XIV.)Water, Solutions, & Colloids (ch. 15-16)

  1. Properties of water
  2. Solutions, suspensions, & colloids
  3. Henry’s Law
  4. Solution concentration
  5. Normality, mass percent, molality