Course title
SCI302Pre-requisite
K12 middle school Physical Science or SCI102: Physical Science and satisfactory grasp of algebra basics, evidenced by success in MTH122: Algebra I, or equivalentsCourse description
SCI302: Chemistry
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Course Overview
This course surveys all key areas of chemistry; including atomic structure; chemical bonding and reactions; solutions; stoichiometry; thermochemistry; organic chemistry; and nuclear chemistry. The course includes direct online instruction; virtual laboratories; and related assessments; used with a problem-solving book.
Course Length
Two Semesters
Prerequisites
K12 middle school Physical Science or SCI102: Physical Science and satisfactory grasp of algebra basics; evidenced by success in MTH122: Algebra I; or equivalents
Course Outline
SEMESTER ONE
Unit 1: The Study of Chemistry
Students explore chemistry as one of the sciences and confront concepts of matter; energy; the metric system; and scientific methods. Students examine the relationship of matter and energy; including learning about classification of matter. To prepare students for solving chemistry problems throughout the course; students learn about the metric system; significant figures; and the scientific method as applied in chemistry research.
Semester Introduction
Chemistry and Society
Matter and Energy
Review: Matter
Pure Substances
Mixtures
Review: Substances
Laboratory: Paper Chromatography 1
Laboratory: Paper Chromatography 2
Properties of Substances
Problem Solving in Chemistry
Review: Properties and Problems
Metric System: Base Units
Metric System: Derived Units
Review: Metric System
Graphing
Scientific Method and Chemistry
Review: Graphing and Scientific Method
Unit 2: Atomic Structure
This unit introduces students to the atom and examines changing perspectives of the nature of the atom throughout history. In following a historical story; students learn about the parts of the atom and its properties such as atomic number; atomic mass; and electron arrangement. This unit prepares students for the periodic table.
Early Theories of the Atom
The Nuclear Atom
Atomic Number and Mass Number
Review: The Atom
Laboratory: Properties of Substances 1
Laboratory: Properties of Substances 2
Ions
Isotopes and Atomic Mass
Review: Aspects of the Atom
The Bohr Atom
Unit 3: The Periodic Table
With a basis in matter and the structure of the atom; students now turn their attention to the organization of atoms and elements and their graphic representation as a periodic table. The properties of the periodic table are defined; and then students examine trends that are brought out by the arrangement of atoms according to atomic number. Students study elements by learning about metals and other classes of elements.
Atomic Number and the Periodic Law
The Periodic Table
Trends within the Periodic Table
Review: Periodic Table
Metals
Nonmetals
Review: Metals and Nonmetals
Laboratory: Reaction of Metals 1
Laboratory: Reaction of Metals 2
Metalloids
Inner Transition Metals
Review: Metalloids and Transition Metals
Unit 4: Chemical Bonding
Atoms form bonds. In the first part of this unit; students learn about different types of bonds; principally ionic and covalent bonds. This unit focuses on recognizing why and how bonds form and the naming of the substances involved. Included in this unit are examinations of those intermolecular forces that result in hydrogen bonds.
Monatomic Ions
Polyatomic Ions
Review: Ions
The Ionic Bond and Salts
Properties of Ionic Compounds
Review: Ionic Compounds
Laboratory: Salts: Precipitation Reactions 1
Laboratory: Salts: Precipitation Reactions 2
The Covalent Bond and Molecules
Lewis Structures
Van der Waals Forces
Review: Atomic Bonding
Unit 5: Chemical Reactions
Bonding is now firmly established; so students can progress to learning how bonds break and form in chemical reactions. Different types of chemical reactions are explored in both direct instruction and virtual laboratory experiences. Students learn the fundamentals of products and reactions and learn to balance equations to show that mass is conserved as change happens in these reactions.
The Conservation of Mass
Balancing Chemical Equations
Review: Chemical Equations
Types of Reactions 1
Types of Reactions 2
Review: Chemical Reactions
Laboratory: Chemical Reactions 1
Laboratory: Chemical Reactions 2
Unit 6: Stoichiometry
Now that students understand the basics of chemical reactions and the ability to balance chemical equations; it is possible for them to apply this knowledge to real-world situations. Stoichiometry is the study of determining the yields of chemical reactions; given the masses of some parts of the chemical equation. Mastering this allows students to solve problems similar to those that confront chemists in industrial production.
Stoichiometry and Its Uses
Mole-Number Relationships
Review: Stoichiometry
Mole-Mass Relationships
Mole-Volume Relationships
Review: Moles
Moles and Chemical Equations
Calculating Yields of Reactions
Laboratory: Stoichiometry of Chemical Reactions 1
Laboratory: Stoichiometry of Chemical Reactions 2
Unit 7: Semester Review and Test
Semester Review
Semester Test
SEMESTER TWO
Unit 1: States of Matter
The study of gases; liquids; and solids not only tells us of their properties; but gives us a strong basis for understanding how matter is organized and how it behaves. Students closely examine how a volume of gas behaves under changing conditions of pressure and temperature. Students also investigate some of the properties of liquids and solids; and relate all three states of matter using phase diagrams.
Semester Introduction
The Behavior of Gases
Gas Laws
Review: Gases
Laboratory: Gas Laws 1
Laboratory: Gas Laws 2
The Ideal Gas Law
Absolute Zero
Review: Ideal Gas Law
Some Properties of Liquids
Some Properties of Solids
Review: Liquids and Solids
Unit 2: Solutions
Much of chemistry involves understanding solutions; in which a solute is placed in a solvent. The properties of the resulting solution can be understood by examining the interactions between the parts of a solution. Students learn the various ways to describe the concentration of solution and how to separate the component substances.
Solutions
The Dissolving Process
Review: Solutions and Dissolving
Laboratory: Factors Affecting Solution Formation 1
Laboratory: Factors Affecting Solution Formation 2
Molarity and Mole Fraction
Molality and Mass Percent
Review: Molarity and Molality
Colligative Properties
Separating Solutions
Unit 3: Acids and Bases
Most students entering chemistry have some experience with acids and bases from everyday life. In this unit; after examining the properties of acids and bases; students analyze different definitions of acids and bases that have been developed since the time of Arrhenius. They learn how to solve problems dealing with the strength of acids and bases. Students gain practical experience working with acids and bases in a virtual laboratory setting; including doing titrations.
Properties of Acids and Bases
Types of Acids and Bases
Review: Acids and Bases
Measuring Acids and Bases
Buffers and Titration
Review: Measuring pH
Laboratory: Titration: Testing Water Quality 1
Laboratory: Titration: Testing Water Quality 2
Unit 4: Chemical Thermodynamics
A vital part of the study of matter is learning about the energy associated with both chemical and physical changes. The study of energy in chemical systems is called chemical thermodynamics. It involves understanding that energy is conserved during chemical reactions and also when substances change from gas to liquids to solids—and back again. Overarching all this content is the law of conservation of energy.
The Conservation of Energy
Measuring the Flow of Heat
Review: Thermal Energy
Laboratory: Heat Transfer 1
Laboratory: Heat Transfer 2
Specific Heat
Writing Thermochemical Equations
Review: More Aspects of Heat
Unit 5: Reaction Rate and Equilibrium
In the previous unit; students developed a basic understanding of the role of energy in chemistry and how it applied to certain processes. In this unit; students examine the role of energy in two important chemical phenomena: reaction rates and system equilibria. Based on an understanding of collision theory; students develop a "big idea" understanding of why chemical reactions do and do not occur.
Reaction Rates and Energy of Activation
Factors Affecting Reaction Rates
Review: Reaction Rates
Laboratory: Reaction-Rate Factors 1
Laboratory: Reaction-Rate Factors 2
Equilibrium
Le Chatelier's Principle
Review: Equilibrium
Unit 6: Electrochemistry
In this unit; students conduct a systematic study of the electrochemical processes. They learn the basics of the conversion of electrical energy to chemical energy and vice versa. They examine voltaic cells; batteries; and electrolytic cells.
Electrochemical Processes
Voltaic Cell
Review: Electrochemistry
Laboratory: Electroplating 1
Laboratory: Electroplating 2
Dry Cells
Electrolytic Cells
Review: Electrochemical Cells
Unit 7: Organic Chemistry
As students move through this curriculum; they learn about chemicals and their relationship to living things. In this unit; they conduct a systematic study of carbon-based compounds as they study organic chemistry and biochemistry. First; they confront some types of organic compounds and learn about schemes for naming them. Students then turn their attention to biochemistry; including an examination of carbohydrates; fats; and proteins.
Hydrocarbons and Other Organic Chemicals
Laboratory: Modeling Organic Compounds
Polymers
Review: Hydrocarbons and Polymers
Carbohydrates and Fats
Proteins and Nucleic Acids
Review: Biochemistry
Unit 8: Nuclear Chemistry
The reactions that form the basis of the study of classical chemistry are those involving relationships between electrons of reactants and products. Nuclear chemistry; however; is a branch of chemistry that deals with the atomic nucleus; its particles; and forces. Students learn about radioactivity; transmutation of elements; and aspects of nuclear fission and fusion. In addition; students become aware of the uses of nuclear chemistry in the modern world.
Forces within the Nucleus
Radioactivity and Half-Life
Review: Nuclear Forces
Laboratory: Calculating Half-Life
Transmutation of Elements
Nuclear Fission and Fusion
Review: Nuclear Chemistry
Unit 9: Semester Review and Test
Semester Review
Semester Test
School Country
United StatesSchool state
ArizonaSchool city
PhoenixHigh school
Insight Academy of ArizonaSchool Address
99 E. Virginia Ave., Suite 200School zip code
85004Requested competency code
Lab ScienceDate submitted
Approved
YesApproved competency code
- LCHM
- Chemistry