Honors Chemistry

2009-2010

Course Outline- Mr. Pagnozzi

The following represents the chapters, topics, labs and projects to be completed in this course. Adjustments / modifications to this outline may be made at any time due to time constraints or adjustments with the textbook.

Forensic labs will be included!

Text book = Chemistry –Matter and Change (Glencoe)

Pages / Approximate Days on Task
Chapter 1: The Enterprise of Chemistry / 3
Topics: Scientific method
Graphing
Lab safety
Labs: Lab Introduction and Rubber Band Stretch (Chemlab 1)
Chapter 2: Data Analysis , / 6
Topics: SI units .
Dimensional Analysis
Representing Data
Measuring mass
Lab: Bunsen Burner Beginnings
Chapter 3: Matter Properties and Change / 6
Topics: elements, compound, and mixtures
Physical properties
Chemical properties
Density
Phase changes
Conservation of mass
Lab: Separation of a homogeneous mixture
Chemical and physical changes Conservation of mass (popcorn)
Chapter 4: Structure of the atom / 6
Topics: Atom
Law of definite proportions
Law of multiple proportions
Dalton's atomic theory
Modern atomic theory
Subatomic particles
Rutherford, Thomson,
Bohr light waves
Lab: Flame tests
Projects: History of atom poster/report
Chapter 5: Electrons in Atoms / 6
Topics: Probability and energy levels
Wave-mechanic model of the atom
Orbitals
Electron spin
Quantum numbers
Electron configuration
Valence electrons
Labs: Metals reactivity series (may involve poster showing ranking of metals)???????
Chapter 6 : The Periodic Table and Periodic Law / 6
Topics: Origin of the periodic table
Mendeleyev
Moseley
Reading the periodic table, periodic trends
Classifying the elements
Labs: Mendeleyev for a day
Alchemy
Project: It's elementary! (PowerPoint presentation)
Chapter 10: Chemical Recations
Chapter 8.3 Introduction to Naming Ionic Compounds
Chapter 9.2 Introduction to Naming Covalent Compounds / 6
Topics: Naming Ions
Naming and Writing Formulas for Ionic Compounds
The Laws Governing Formulas and Names
Topics: Describing Chemical Reactions
Types of Chemical Reactions
Labs: Single and Double Replacement Reactions
Small Scale Precipitation Reactions
Chapter 11:The Mole / 9
Topics: Stoichiometery Moles
Mole relationships Formula mass
Determining chemical formulas Percent Composition
Labs: What is a mole?
Determining empirical formula
Determining the gram atomic mass of an element
Mole-Mass and mole-volume Relationships
Percent Composition and Chemical Formulas
Labs: Mass-mass relationships, Stoichiometery lab
Decomposition of cupric carbonate
Chapter 12: Stoichiometery / 6
Topics: The Arithmetic of Equations
Chemical Calculations
Limiting Reactants and Percent Yield
Labs: Limiting Reagent Lab
Small Scale Lab – Analysis of Baking Soda
Chapter 13: States of matter / 6
Topics: Nature of liquid, solids and gases
Measuring gas pressure
Phase change
Kinetic theory of gases
Heat of fusion
Crystals
Growing crystals
Making a barometer
Chemistry in a beaker
Labs: Heating and cooling curves
Chapter 14: The Behavior of Gases / 6
Topics: Kinetic theory of gases
Boyle's law
Charles1 law
Combined gas law
Labs: Carbon dioxide in a soda bottle
Rockets! (Requires a full lab report)
Midterm
Chapter 15: Solutions and Water and Aqueous Systems / 5
Topics: Properties of Solutions
Molarity
Colligative properties
Topics: Water and Its Properties
Homogenous and Heterogeneous Aqueous Systems
Lab or Project To Be Determined
Chapter 16: Energy and Chemical Change
Topics: Energy Work
Potential/Kinetic energy Conservation of energy Endothermic/exothermic reactions Temperature scales / 6
Calorimetry
Reaction Spontaneity
Labs: Energy exploration
Heat of fusion of water
Endothermic and Exothermic reactions
Chapter 17: Reaction Rates / 6
Topics: Rates of Reaction
Factors Affecting Reaction rates
Reaction Rate Laws
Labs: The Clock Reaction (Old version and new version)
Chapter 18: Chemical Equilibrium / 6
Topics: Factors Affecting Chemical Equilibrium
Using Equilibrium Constants
Lab: Casein Lab
Chapter 19: Acids. Bases and Salts / 6
Topics: Properties of acids
Properties of bases
Theory of ionization
Salts
pH of a solution
Acid-base indicators
Labs: Acid Base Curve -Titration
Chapter 20: Oxidation-Reduction Reactions / 6
Topics: The Meaning of Oxidation and Reduction
Oxidation Numbers
Balancing Redox Reactions (if there is time)
Labs: Determination of an Activity Series
Chapter 21: Electrochemistry / 4
Topics: Electrochemical Cells
Half Cells and Cell Potentials
Electrolytic Cells
Electrolysis
Labs: Making A Battery and Electroplating
Chapter 25: Nuclear Chemistry / 6
Topics: Nuclear Radiation
Radioactive Decay
Fission and Fusion
Effect of Nuclear Radiation
Labs: What does M&M’s have to do with radioactivity?
Chapter 22: Hydrocarbon Compounds / 9
Topics: The nature of organic compounds
Structural formulas and isomers
Alkane, Alkenes and Alkynes
Labs: Using models to make hydrocarbons
Chapter 23: Substituted Hydrocarbons
Topics: Functional Groups
Reactions of Organic Compound
Polymers!
Labs: Let make Polymers
Chapter 24 and 26 –Chemistry of Life and Environment / 3
Topics: Proteins, Carbohydrates,Lipids,Nucleic Acids
Earth’s Atmosphere
Final Exam

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