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Chemistry I
  

Chemistry I

Recommended Prerequisite: Algebra I & Physical Science

Grades Offered: 10-12

Credit ½ - 1

SDE Course Code: 3221

MNPS Course Code: SCI6111

 

 

Course Description:

 

Students will study the language of chemistry, the states of matter, the structure of matter, the behavior of substances, the chemistry of solutions and chemical bonding. Students should explore chemistry through inquiry, hands-on laboratory investigations, individual studies and group activities. Their study should include both qualitative and quantitative descriptions of matter, and the changes that matter undergoes. Students should practice the necessary precautions for performing safe inquiries and activities, and appreciate the risks and benefits of producing and using chemical substances. Chemistry is required for all medical and health-oriented careers, as well as careers involving agriculture, engineering and homemaking.

 

 

Course of Study:

 

  • Measurements and Calculations
    • create data tables and graphs from experimental data
    • list and describe the steps of the scientific method
    • use conversion factors, dimensional analysis, and ratio and proportion to convert between quantities
    • explain how to round off numbers
    • record measurements and results of calculations using the correct number of significant figures
    • express large and small numbers in scientific notation and perform  calculations in scientific notation
    • analyze dat by computing percent error

 

  • Atomic Structure
    • categorize an element as a metal, metalloid, nonmetal, or noble gas based on its position in the periodic table
    • distinguish among protons, neutrons, and electrons with regard to their relative mass, relative charge, and location in an atom
    • identify the major characteristics of various models of the atom-Democritus, Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr, and the modern quantum mechanical model
    • determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atom or ion, given the symbol of the atom or ion and a periodic table or vice-versa
    • compare s and p orbitals in an energy level in terms of general shape, energy and/or numbers of electrons possible
    • determine the Lewis electron-dot structure or number of valence electrons for an atom of any main group element (1, 2,13-19), given its atomic number or its position in the periodic table

 

  • Matter and Energy
    • identify a pure substance as element or compound, when given its chemical name or formula
    • distinguish among elements, compounds, solutions, colloids, and suspensions, given examples
    • classify changes in matter as physical or chemical, given examples
    • distinguish between heat content and temperature when given a unit, a definition, or an example
    • distinguish among gases, liquids, and solids in terms of particle spacing and relative movement, given a diagram
    • predict the effect of changing one gas variable (volume, temperature, or pressure) on another variable
    • demonstrate an understanding of the law of conservation of matter, given experimental data
    • categorize a process as endothermic or exothermic, given an example

 

  • Interactions of Matter
    • distinguish between a chemical symbol and a chemical formula, given examples.
    • identify the parts (reactants and products) in a chemical reaction given a balanced chemical equation
    • identify the types of chemical reactions (composition, decomposition, double displacement, and single replacement), given a balanced equation
    • determine the number of atoms, formula units, or molecules of a particular substance, given a balanced equation
    • distinguish between ionic and covalent compounds, given binary formulas
    • identify the formula for a compound using a periodic table, and a list of common ions, given the name of the compound
    • identify the name of compounds and common acids (sulfuric acid, nitric acid, hydrochloric acid, acetic acid and phosphoric acid), using a periodic table and list of common ions
    • select a correctly balanced equation, when given examples or word equations
    • convert between any two of the following quantities of substance: mass, number of particles, number of moles, molar volume at standard temperature and pressure
    • determine molar ratios expressed in balanced chemical equations and solve mass to mass stochiometry problems
    • analyze percent composition of the elements, given the formula

 

  • Solutions and Acids/Bases
    • classify substances as inorganic acids or bases from the formula
    • identify the solute and solvent in a solid, liquid, or gaseous solution, given its composition
    • classify a solution as saturated, unsaturated, or supersaturated, given the composition of the solution and a solubility graph
    • calculate the concentration of a solution in terms of molarity or mass percent, given mass of solute, and mass or volume of solution
    • classify a substance as a acid or base, given at least two of its properties (e. g. color of litmus, color of phenolphthalein, taste, pH and slippery or non-slippery)

 

Reading: In addition to the use of the textbook, students are expected to read from a variety of sources including essays, studies, newspapers/periodicals, maps, charts, graphs, science cartoons, and other documents.  Students are expected to gain literal understandings of readings and also interpret, analyze, and evaluate information from readings.

 

Writing: Students are expected to write regularly and effectively in various domains including: narrative, descriptive, persuasive, analytical, and practical.  Suggested written assignments include: essays, journals, lab reports, and research papers.

 

Standards:      MNPS standards for Chemistry can be accessed at:
http://www.mnps.org/PageFactory.aspx?PageID=3353

State Chemistry standards can be found at:  http://www.state.tn.us/education/ci/cigateendofcourse/cichemeoc.htm

 

 

Textbooks:     Modern Chemistry; Holt Rinehart, and Winston

                       

 

Required/Recommended Resources:

  • Laboratory facility with access to a source of water, natural gas, and electricity for lab equipment; required
  • Various types of chemicals, lab equipment and apparatus for inquiry investigations; (e.g. balances, common glassware, Bunsen burners, thermometers, etc.); required
  • Basic safety equipment (e.g. goggles, aprons, safety shower, eyewash, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, fire blanket, sharps disposal, etc.); required
  • Calculators; required
  • Use of micro/small scale or macro-scale chemistry laboratory student experiences frequently; required
  • TV-DVD/VCR recommended
  • Interactive CDs
  • Access to computers that are web-accessible; recommended
  • Computer-based probe ware such as light sensors, motion detectors, heat probes, pH meters, etc. (recommended)
  • Other equipment: scientific calculators, hot plates, burets; recommended
  • American Chemical Society                  http://www.chemistry.org
  • American Chemistry Council                 http://www.americanchemistry.com/
  • International Union of Pure and Applied Science                                                http://www.iupac.org/dhtml_home.html
  • Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory http://www.fnal.gov/
  • Flinn Scientific                                       http://www.flinnsci.com/resources.asp
  • National Science Teacher Association   http://nsta.org/
  • http://www.internet4classrooms.com/chemistry.htm
  • http://www.webelements.com/
  • http://www.sciencegeek.net