Atomic Structure
An overview of the model of the atom, stopping at Bohr and introducing EM radiation.
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Bohr's Model, Photons
Discussing Bohr's successes and failures, ending with the conclusion that electrons are waves.
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Quantum Mechanics
Discussing the characteristics of electrons and the first two quantum numbers.
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Continuing with yesterday's lesson.
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Orbitals
Using orbital diagrams and shorthand electron configurations to keep track of electrons.
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Periodic Table
Using shorthand electron configurations to understand the structure of the modern periodic table
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Orbital Characteristics
Discussing the shape of orbitals, their orientation, and the physical location of electrons in atoms.
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Atomic Size
Linking atomic number, atomic size, electron affinity, and ionization energy.
Unit 2: Molecular Architecture
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Bonding
How and why atoms combine to form molecules.
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Hybrid Orbitals
Explaining bonding with orbital diagrams and Lewis diagrams.
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Lewis Structures
Following a series of rules to draw Lewis structures.
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VSEPR
Students build models of molecules according to the Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion theory.
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Lone Pairs
Students build models to show how lone pairs affect VSEPR shapes. See yesterday's lesson for handout.
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Electronegativity
Using electronegativity and VSEPR shapes to explain the polarity of molecules. See yesterday's lesson for study notes.
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Intermolecular Forces
Discussing types of intermolecular bonds: ionic, dipole-dipole, hydrogen bonding, and London forces.
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Crystals
Explaining the properties of solids with reference to intermolecular forces.
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Predicting Properties
Students predict the relative melting point of solids and conduct an experiment to test their predictions.
Unit 3: Organic Chemistry
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Foods Lab
Organic chemistry and the unique properties of carbon.
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Functional Groups
Categorizing organic compounds into groups. Students build molecular models.
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Hydrocarbon Naming
Discussing and practicing the rules for naming hydrocarbons.
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Continuation of yesterday's lesson.
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Alkanes and Alkenes Lab
Contrasting the chemical properties of alkanes and alkenes to illustrate the reactivity of a double bond.
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Isomers
Students build models of isomers (compounds with the same chemical formula but different structures).
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Naming Groups
Naming organic compounds with different functional groups.
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Organic Synthesis
Introducting organic reactions and how these are used to synthesize compounds. See tomorrow's lesson for study notes.
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Esters
Students make esters from alcohols and organic acids.
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Review
Review of unit 3: organic chemistry.
Unit 4: Energy and Rates in Chemical Reactions
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Heat of Combustion
Students determine the molar heat of combustion for paraffin wax.
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Thermochemistry
Introducing concepts related to thermochemistry: calorimetry, heat capacity, molar heat of reaction, etc.
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Thermochemical Equations
Adding heat terms to balanced chemical equations.
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Hess's Law Lab
Students determine whether the heat released in a chemical reaction changes when the reaction is carried out in steps.
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Hess's Law
Drawing enthalpy diagrams and combining equations according to Hess's law.
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Heats of Formation
Using heats of formation instead of Hess's law to calculate energy changes.
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Rates Demonstrations
Demonstrating factors that affect reaction rate. See tomorrow's lesson for files.
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Rates of Reaction
Students graph reactant concentration versus time to determine reaction rates.
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The Collision Theory
The Maxwell-Botzman distribution, the kinetic energy of particles, and the collision theory are used to explain reaction rates.
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Transition State
Discussing activation energy and the affect of catalysts. (Note: brief lab activity.)
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Nuclear Energy
Introducing concepts related to nuclear energy: radiation, fission, fusion, half-life, nuclear equations, the strong force, etc.
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Review
Review of unit 4: energy and rates in chemical reactions.
Unit 5: Equilibrium - Introduction
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Straw Lab
Students investigate equilibrium by transferring volumes of water with drinking straws.
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Finishing the graphing and questions from yesterday's lab.
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Reaction reversibility
Discussing how reactions travel in both directions: reactants to products and products to reactants.
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Equilibrium Law
Calculating equilibrium constants and using these to determine concentrations in other reactions.
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Le Chatelier's Principle
Explaining Le Chatelier's principle and what happens when an equilibrium is disturbed.
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Le Chatelier Lab
Students apply the concepts learned in yesterday's lesson to explain changes they observe in a chemical equilibrium.
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Equilibrium Calculations
Using RICE charts to help with equilibrium law calculations.
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Continuing yesterday's lesson.
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Net Ionic Equations
Writing net ionic equations by breaking salts into ions: e.g. MgCl2(aq) really means Mg2+(aq) + 2Cl–(aq).
Unit 6: Equilibrium - Applications
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Ksp
Explaining how Ksp (solubility product) is different from Kc and starting calculations related to Ksp.
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Common Ion
Students investigate the effect of a common ion on an existing equilibrium and calculate Ksp when a common ion is present.
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Continuing yesterday's lesson.
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Acids and Bases
Looking at different definitions of acids and bases: Arrhenius, Lewis, Bronsted.
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Kw, pH
Explaining the ion-product constant of water and starting calculations related to pH.
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Titration
Students perform an acid-base titration and graph the results to reveal a sharp change near the *****alence point.
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Ka, Kb
Working with the last two equilibrium constants: Ka and Kb. (Brief lab activity.)
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Continuing yesterday's lesson.
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pH of Salts, Buffers
Predicting the pH of salt solutions and using buffers to resist changes in pH. (Brief lab activity.)
Unit 7: Redox and Electrochemistry
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Redox
Introducing concepts related to redox: oxidation, reduction, oxidizing agent, oxidation numbers, etc.
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Balancing
Balancing chemical equations using oxidation numbers.
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Cell Types
Discussing the difference between electrolytic and galvanic cells. (Brief lab activity.)
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Galvanic Cells
Students construct galvanic cells with different solutions and metals.
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Cell Potential
Calculating cell potentials using standard reduction potentials.
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Continuing yesterday's lesson.