AP Chemistry 122013-2014

AP Chemistry is a first year college level chemistry course taught at high school. This course is regulated by the College Board (for a more complete description of AP Chemistry go to Students will have the opportunity to take the AP Chemistry Exam to possibly receive college credit for the course. This allows students to take second year chemistry courses in first year university, take other courses that require chemistry as a prerequisite, or to get the necessary laboratory science credit out of the way so the student can take more classes in their desired area of study.

Course Outline – AP Chemistry 11

  1. Chemistry basics – review
  2. The science of chemistry
  3. Measurement and units
  4. Significant digits and their use in calculations
  5. Dimensional analysis
  6. Classification of matter
  7. Atoms, molecules and ions
  8. Types of compounds and the naming of compounds
  1. Stoichiometry
  • Atomic mass, mole, and molar mass relationships
  • Percent composition
  • Calculation of empirical and molecular formulas
  • Writing and balancing chemical equations
  • Use of balance equations to perform stoichiometric calculations
  • Limiting reactants
  • Percent yield
  1. State of Matter
  • Gas pressure
  • Gas laws
  • Stoichiometry involving gases
  • Kinetic theory of gases
  • Real gases versus ideal gases
  1. Types of Chemical Reactions and Solution Chemistry
  • The chemical nature and structure of water
  • Strong and weak electrolytes
  • Aqueous solutions
  • Types of chemical reactions
  1. Atomic Structure and Periodicity
  • Electromagnetic radiation
  • The Bohr and quantum mechanical models of the atom
  • Electron configuration
  • The periodic table and periodic trends
  1. Chemical Bonding
  • Binding Forces
  • Molecular Models
  • Geometry of molecules and ions
  • Nuclear chemistry

7. Organic Chemistry

  • Hydrocarbons
  • Functional groups

Course Outline – AP Chemistry 12

  1. Review of AP Chemistry 11 including Gas unit
  1. Acids and Bases – review molarity
  • Reactions
  • Titrations
  1. Thermochemistry
  • Energy and its nature
  • Enthalpy
  • Calorimetry
  • Hess’s Law
  • Enthalpies of formation
  • Entropy and Gibbs Free Energy
  1. Chemical Kinetics
  • Concept of rate of reaction
  • Use of experimental data
  • Effect of temperature change on rates
  • Energy of activation
  • Catalysts
  • Rate determining step and a mechanism
  1. Chemical Equilibrium
  • Dynamic equilibrium
  • Le Chatelier’s principle
  • Equilibrium constants
  • Quantitative treatment
  1. Applications of Aqueous Equilibria
  • Solubility product constants
  • Common ion effects
  • Buffers
  • Hydrolysis
  1. Electrochemistry
  • Electrolytic and galvanic cells
  • Faraday’s laws
  • Standard half cell potentials
  • Nerst equation
  • Prediction of direction of redox reactions
  1. Organic Chemistry
  1. Review for exam

AP Chemistry 12 - Expectations

  1. The first and most important expectation I have for students in Chemistry is that they work hard and do their best. I also hope that this course gives you an interest and curiosity about Chemistry which extends beyond this course.
  2. I would also ask that there be respect shown in the classroom for all individuals in the class. Students are encouraged to ask questions and work together to find answers. This only works if all of us respect one another and cooperate with one another.
  3. Students will come to class prepared to work. You will need a binder or duotang with paper, pen, pencil, ruler and scientific calculator.
  4. If you have questions about the course or the work we are doing, please come and see me. I am usually in my class before school and during lunch or you can call me at 275-2700 or
  5. I have also developed a chemistry website for my students which has additional resources including lots of great websites for review. Click on the following:
  1. Assignments and labs are due at the beginning of the class in which they have been assigned. Late assignments will be given a zero unless there is a reasonable excuse.
  2. If students miss class, it is the student’s responsibility to arrange to make up the work. If a test or lab is missed, students need to see me as soon as they return to school to make up missed work. If a student does not make these arrangements, promptly, he or she will receive a zero on the missed work.
  3. Homework will be assigned regularly and checked – Chemistry is a subject in which it is essential for students to try the various types of activities/calculations on their own in order to ensure their understanding.

Coursework and Final Marks

Final:Semester one35%Course:Tests & Quizzes50%

January Exam10%Assignments & Labs40%

Semester two35%Project10%

Final exam 20%

Tests include all tests and quizzes

Assignments include all assignments, labs and activities

Homework is checked on a regular basis (2,1 or 0)

Textbooks are assigned by number. If you do not pass your assigned textbook back after exams you will not receive your report card until arrangements have been made at the office. Look after it and bring to class unless told otherwise.