Course title
AP Prep ChemistryPre-requisite
Completion of Biology or AIM Biology H (AP Prep Biology) with an 80% or higher. Completion of Algebra I with an 80 % or higher AND concurrently enrolled in GeometryCourse description
AP Prep Chemistry is an accelerated and in-depth science course.  It is the study of connections between the everyday world and the molecular world; the structure and interactions of matter. It examines the smallest components of matter (atoms) and how atoms bond with each other to combine elements into compounds. Then it looks at chemical reactions: how energy is involved; the transfer of electrons or hydrogen ions; and factors that affect reaction rate. This course provides students with an understanding of chemical principles and skills that are needed for Advanced Placement (AP) courses and college. The study of chemistry includes laboratory investigation; problem solving activities; textbook study; lecture; and class discussion. The foundation of chemistry; the structure and properties of matter; energy; thermo chemistry; nuclear reaction; acids and bases; gases; and chemical bonding make up the content of this class.
Foundations of Chemistry
S1C2 PO 1.   Demonstrate safe and ethical procedures (e.g.; use and care of technology; materials; organisms                        and behavior in all science inquiry.
S5C1 PO 1.   Compare the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration in terms of energy flow; reactants; and products.
S5C1 PO 2.   Describe the role of organic and inorganic chemicals (e.g.; carbohydrates; proteins; lipids; nucleic acids; water; ATP) important to living things.
S5C1 PO 4.  Diagram the energy flow in an ecosystem through a food chain.
S5C4 PO 1. Apply the law of conservation of matter to changes in a system.
All of Arizona Science Standards Strand One
Atomic Theory and Periodic Processes
S5C1 PO 6.  Describe the following features and components of the atom:
- protons
- neutrons
- electrons
- mass
- number and type of particles
- structure
- organization
S5C1 PO 7.  Describe the historical development of models of the atom.
S5C1 PO 8.  Explain the details of atomic structure (e.g.; electron configuration; energy levels; isotopes).
S5C1 PO 5.  Describe the properties of electric charge and the conservation of electric charge.
S5C5 PO 2.   Describe the following characteristics of waves:
- wavelength
- frequency
- period
- amplitude
S5C5 PO 3.  Quantify the relationships among the frequency; wavelength; and the speed of light.
S5C5 PO 7.  Explain the relationship between the wavelength of light absorbed or released by an atom or molecule and the transfer of a discrete amount of energy.
S5C2 PO 12. Using Coulomb’s Law; predict how the electrical force will change when the distance between two- point charges changes or the charge of one of them changes.
All of Arizona Science Standards Strand One
Nuclear Chemistry
S5C3 PO 1.  Describe the following ways in which energy is stored in a system:
- mechanical
- electrical
- chemical
- nuclear
S5C3 PO 2.  Describe various ways in which energy is transferred from one system to another (e.g.; mechanical contact; thermal conduction; electromagnetic radiation.)
S5C3 PO 3.  Recognize that energy is conserved in a closed system.
S5C3 PO 4.  Calculate quantitative relationships associated with the conservation of energy.
S5C4 PO 10. Explain the energy transfers within chemical reactions using the law of conservation of energy.
All of Arizona Science Standards Strand One
Nomenclature and Bonding
S5C1 PO 3.   Predict properties of elements and compounds using trends of the periodic table (e.g.; metals; non-metals; bonding – ionic/covalent).
S5C4 PO 7.  Predict the properties (e.g.; melting point; boiling point; conductivity) of substances based upon bond type.
S5C4 PO 4.  Distinguish among the types of bonds (i.e.; ionic; covalent; metallic; hydrogen bonding).
Mole Concepts
S4C3 PO 1.  Identify the relationships among organisms within populations; communities; ecosystems; and biomes.
S4C3PO 2.  Describe how organisms are influenced by a particular combination of biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) factors in an environment.
S4C3PO 3.  Assess how the size and the rate of growth of a population are determined by birth rate; death rate; immigration; emigration; and carrying capacity of the environment. PO 3.  Diagram the following biogeochemical cycles in an ecosystem:
- water
- carbon
- nitrogen
S4C5 PO 3.  Diagram the following biogeochemical cycles in an ecosystem:
- water
- carbon
- nitrogen
S4C5 PO 4.  Diagram the energy flow in an ecosystem through a food chain.
S4C5 PO 5.   Describe the levels of organization of living things from cells; through tissues; organs; organ systems; organisms; populations; and communities to ecosystems.
All of Arizona Science Standards Strand One
Chemical Reactions
S5C4 PO 10. Explain the energy transfers within chemical reactions using the law of conservation of energy.
S5C4 PO 1.  Apply the law of conservation of matter to changes in a system.
S5C4 PO 8.  Quantify the relationships between reactants and products in chemical reactions (e.g.; stoichiometry; equilibrium; energy transfers).
S5C4 PO 9. Predict the products of a chemical reaction using types of reactions (e.g.; synthesis; decomposition; replacement; combustion).
All of Arizona Science Standards Strand One
Gases
S5C5 PO 3.  Quantify the relationships among the frequency; wavelength; and the speed of light.
 S5C3 PO 4.  Calculate quantitative relationships associated with the conservation of energy.
S5C3 PO 6. Distinguish between heat and temperature.
S5C3 PO 7.  Explain how molecular motion is related to temperature and phase changes.
S5C5 PO 1.  Describe various ways in which matter and energy interact (e.g.; photosynthesis; phase change).
S5C5 PO 4.  Describe the basic assumptions of kinetic molecular theory.
S5C5 PO 5.  Apply kinetic molecular theory to the behavior of matter (e.g.; gas laws).
 S5C5 PO 6.  Analyze calorimetric measurements in simple systems and the energy involved in changes of state.
S5C3 PO 1.  Describe the following ways in which energy is stored in a system:
- mechanical
- electrical
- chemical
- nuclear
S5C3 PO 2.  Describe various ways in which energy is transferred from one system to another (e.g.; mechanical contact; thermal conduction; electromagnetic radiation.)
All of Arizona Science Standards Strand One
Thermochemistry (Matter and Energy)
S5C5 PO 3.  Quantify the relationships among the frequency; wavelength; and the speed of light.
S5C3 PO 4.  Calculate quantitative relationships associated with the conservation of energy.
S5C3 PO 6.  Distinguish between heat and temperature.
S5C3 PO 7.  Explain how molecular motion is related to temperature and phase changes.
S5C5 PO 1.  Describe various ways in which matter and energy interact (e.g.; photosynthesis; phase change).
S5C5 PO 4.  Describe the basic assumptions of kinetic molecular theory.
S5C5 PO 5.  Apply kinetic molecular theory to the behavior of matter (e.g.; gas laws).
S5C5 PO 6.  Analyze calorimetric measurements in simple systems and the energy involved in changes of state.
S5C3 PO 1.  Describe the following ways in which energy is stored in a system:
- mechanical
- electrical
- chemical
- nuclear
S5C3 PO 2. Describe various ways in which energy is transferred from one system to another (e.g.; mechanical contact; thermal conduction; electromagnetic radiation.)
School Country
United StatesSchool state
ArizonaSchool city
GlendaleSchool Address
6330 W. Thuderbird RoadSchool zip code
85306Requested competency code
Lab ScienceDate submitted
Approved
YesApproved competency code
- LCHM
- Chemistry