Course title
Chemistry
Pre-requisite
N/a
Course description
This rigorous full-year course engages students in the study of the composition, properties, changes, and interactions of matter. The components of this course include chemistry and its methods, the composition and properties of matter, changes and interactions of matter, factors affecting the interactions of matter, electrochemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, nuclear chemistry, mathematical applications, and applications of chemistry in the real world.
Textbook: Chemistry Principles © Excel Education Systems, Inc.
Course Objectives:
Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:
Understand and apply the methods of chemistry: scientific thinking, measurements, and using mathematics as a tool for logically solving chemistry problems.
Describe the composition and properties of matter as well as the changes that matter undergoes.
Trace the development of the atomic theory.
Examine the relationship between the elements on the periodic table.
Describe chemical reactions and interactions and their causes and effects in real-world applications.
Semester A:
Chapter 1: Introduction to Chemistry Principles
Chapter 2: Matter and Change
Chapter 3: Measurement
Chapter 4: Atomic Structure
Chapter 5: Electrons in Atoms
Chapter 6: The Periodic Table
Chapter 7: Chemical Nomenclature
Chapter 8: Ionic and Metallic Bonding
Chapter 9: Covalent Bonding
Chapter 10: The Mole
Chapter 11: Chemical Reactions
Chapter 12: Stoichiometry
Chapter 13: States of Matter
Semester B:
Chapter 14: The Properties of Gases
Chapter 15: Water
Chapter 16: Solutions
Chapter 17: Thermochemistry
Chapter 18: Kinetics
Chapter 19: Chemical Equilibrium
Chapter 20: Entropy and Free Energy
Chapter 21: Acids and Bases
Chapter 22: Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
Chapter 23: Electrochemistry
Chapter 24: Nuclear Chemistry
Chapter 25: Organic Chemistry
Chapter 26: Biochemistry
School country
United States
School state
Minnesota
School city
Minnetonka
High school
Excel High School
School / district Address
601 Carlson Parkway
School zip code
55305
Requested competency code
Lab Science
Date submitted
Expected grade level
12th
Online / Virtual
Yes