DuPage ROE Chemistry Essential Curriculum Objectives
Matter
Objective 1:
Students will be able to define matter, differentiate between its different states, and understand
how it remains constant within a system. (Intro to Chemistry #4)
Student targets:
 I can define what matter is.
 I can differentiate between a solid, liquid, and gas.
 I can explain that matter cannot be created or destroyed.
 I can classify matter as an element, compound, or mixture.
Objective 2: Students will be able to identify physical and chemical properties.
Student targets:
 I can explain what physical and chemical properties are, and list examples.
 I can describe how density relates to mass and volume for matter.
 I can calculate density given the mass and volume, or calculate relationships between
density, mass and volume.
Objective 3: Students will be able to differentiate between physical and chemical changes
Student targets:
 I can explain what happens to matter during a physical or chemical change.
Reactions
Objective 1: Students will be able to identify types of reactions. Chem Reactions #4
Student targets:
 Identify reactants and products in a chemical reaction.
 I can identify a given chemical reaction as single replacement (displacement), double
replacement (displacement/metathesis), decomposition, synthesis (combination/formation)
and combustion.
 I can predict products of reactions: single-replacement, double-replacement,and combustion
 I can differentiate between an endothermic and exothermic reaction.
Objective 2: Students will be able to apply the Law of Conservation of Matter to balance equations. Chem
Reactions #3
Student targets:
 I can relate the coefficient to the number of atoms or molecules involved in a chemical
reaction.
 I can translate a complete word equation into a balanced equation using symbols and
formulas.
Objective 3: Students will be able to describe how temperature, concentration, surface area and catalyst
affect the rate of a reaction. (Kinetics #7-8
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Acids and Bases
Objective 1: Students will be able to identify and define acids and bases.
Student targets:
 I can describe physical properties of acids and bases. (Operational definition- sour, bitter,
slippery, litmus paper change)
 I can identify an acid as producing hydrogen ions in solution and a base as producing
hydroxide ions in solution according to the Arrhenius definition.
 I can identify an acid as a proton donor and a base as a proton acceptor according to the
Bronsted-Lowry definition.
 I know the purpose of an acid/base indicator.
Objective 2: Students will be able to relate hydrogen ion concentration to the hydroxide ion concentration
and the pH scale.
Student targets:
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I can explain that water auto-ionizes and describe the process through the reaction equation
H2O(l)  H+(aq) + OH-(aq)
I can show that there is an inverse relationship between [H+] and [OH-]
I can determine the pH of a solution using the relationship pH = -log[H+] and pH + pOH = 14.
I can infer that as pH goes up, hydrogen ion concentration is decreasing.
I can correctly interpret whether a solution is acidic, basic or neutral depending upon the pH
value.
Objective 3: Students will be able to explain acid-base neutralization reactions.
Student targets:
 I can predict the products of an acid-base neutralization reaction
Moles and Stoichiometry
Objective 1: Students will be able to use the mole concept to quantify matter.
Student targets:
 I can apply the mole concept to convert between volume, mass, and particles.
 I can define the mole in terms of 6.02 x 1023 (Avogadro’s number) particles
 I can calculate molar mass.
 I can calculate with molar mass and molar volume.
Objective 2: Students will calculate percent composition of an element in a compound.
Objective 3: Students will be able to use stoichiometry to interpret reactions in terms mass, volume, particles
and moles.
Student targets:
 I can interpret a chemical equation and the relationship of coefficients to the mole concept.
 I can predict the quantity of product from given reactants or vice versa.
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Measurement
Objective 1:
Students will be able to gather, interpret and analyze data to draw conclusions. Measurement
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Student targets:
 I can recognize the uncertainty of measurements.
 I can choose and use appropriate lab equipment to measure properly.
 I can choose appropriate SI units and convert between them.
 I can evaluate the precision and accuracy of measurements.
 I can use scientific notation and interpret the meaning of the power of ten. (For example,
knowing that 10-6 is smaller than 10-2).
Solutions
Objective 1: Students will be able to recognize and describe the characteristics and formation of solutions.
Student targets:
 I can differentiate between solute & solvent.
 I can differentiate between electrolyte & nonelectrolyte.
 I can determine if a given solution is unsaturated, saturated, or supersaturated.
 I can interpret a solubility curve. (quant?)
 I can determine if a given solute will be soluble in a given solvent (like dissolves like).
 I can describe the effect of a solute on the freezing point and boiling point of water.
 I can predict how factors (such as stirring, temperature, surface area) affect the dissolution
rate.
 I can compare the concentration of solutions when given information in ppm or ppb.
Objective 2: Students will be able to quantitatively describe characteristics and formation of a solution.
Student targets:
 I can calculate the molarity of a solution.
 I can calculate the percent composition (percent my mass) of a given solution.
Gas Laws
Objective 1: Students will be able to apply the kinetic molecular theory to describe the motion of atoms and
molecules and explain the properties of gases.
Student targets:
 I can explain the basic principles of the kinetic molecular theory.
 I can relate the constant, random motion of molecules to the volume a gas will occupy.
 I can explain how the interaction between gas molecules and the sides of a closed container
creates gas pressure.
 I can explain how the distance between gas molecules explains why it is easy to compress a
gas.
 I can explain the relationship between temperature and the average kinetic energy of gas
molecules.
 I can understand that there is no temperature below “absolute zero” because at absolute
zero there is no motion of molecules.
 I can explain how when one condition (P, T, V, n) changes in a gas, the others change in
response.
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Objective 2: Students will be able to logically solve problems using the gas laws to explain the relationships
between pressure, temperature, and volume of any amount of an ideal gas or mixtures of
gases.
Student targets:
 I can use the values of STP to solve gas law problems.
 I can convert between Celsius and Kelvin temperatures.
 I can interpret graphical data that illustrate the relationship between P, T, V and n.
 Given a set of conditions, I can use the most appropriate mathematical equation to calculate
a change in P, T, V, or n.
Bonding
Objective 1: Students will be able to describe characteristics of an ionic compound and how an ionic bond
forms at an atomic level. (Bonding #1 & 2)
Student targets:
 I can explain how ions are formed from metals and nonmetals.
 I can apply octet rule and rules of electrostatic attraction to explain ionic bond formation.
 I can describe the general characteristics of an ionic compound (solubility, melting point,
alternating ions create a simple crystalline structure, electrical conductivity).
Objective 2: Students will be able to describe characteristics of a molecular compound and how a covalent
bond forms at an atomic level. (Bonding #1 & 2)
Student targets:
 I can describe how a covalent bond forms at an atomic level (sharing electrons, multiple
bonds, octet rule).
 I can describe the general characteristics of a molecular compound (melting and boiling
points as they relate to intermolecular forces).
 I can draw electron dot diagram (Lewis dot diagrams).
 I can predict the shape of a molecule using VSEPR theory (linear, tetrahedral, pyramidal,
bent, trigonal planar).
 I can explain and predict the polarity of molecules
Periodic Table
Objective 1: Students should be able to summarize the periodic law and explain how relates to physical and
chemical properties. (Periodic Table #1, 2, 3)
Student targets:
 I know that the periodic table is organized into 7 periods (horizontal rows) and 18 groups
(vertical columns).
 I can locate metals, non-metals and metalloids on the periodic table
 I can list properties of metals, non metals and metalloids.
 I can identify and recall the key properties of the following families: Alkali Metals, AlkalineEarth Metals, Halogens, and Noble Gases.
 I can identify transition elements and rare-earth elements (inner transition, lanthanide,
actinide).
 I can describe that hydrogen is unique and not a part of any family.
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Objective 2: Students will be able to use the periodic table as a reference tool.
Student targets:
 I can determine the charge of a main block (representative) ion.
 I can compare the radius of atoms and ions.
 I can determine the number of valence electrons for a main block (representative) element.
Nomenclature and Lab Safety
Objective 1: Students wil be able to use IUPAC naming rules to name or write the formula for a given
compound (ionic, molecular).
Objective 2: Students will be able to identify common acids from a given formula (hydrochloric, nitric, sulfuric,
ethanoic/acetic) Acids and Bases #4
Objective 3: Students will be able to apply common safety rules and use equipment in a given lab situation.
Atomic Structure
Objective 1: Students will be able to dentify the location, charge and relative mass of each subatomic particle
(electron, neutron, proton). Atoms #3
Objective 2: Students will be able to predict the number of protons, electrons and neutrons in a neutral atom,
ion and isotope. Atoms #6
Objective 3: Students will be able to describe the relationship between absorbed and emitted energy and the
emission of light as an electron transitions between energy levels,. Electrons in Atomis #6
Energy
Objective 1: Students will be able to distinguish between chemical potential energy and kinetic energy.
Objective 2: Students will be able to distinguish between temperature and heat.
Student targets:
 I can recognize the units of energy: joules, calories
 I can use specific heat capacity to explain changes in temperature of a substance.
Objective 3: Students will be able to recognize that in all processes, energy will be conserved. (Law of
Conservation of Energy)
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Objective 4: Students will be able to describe energy transfer in a physical change.
Student targets:
 I can identify exothermic and endothermic processes.
 I can identify melting, vaporization and sublimation as endothermic processes.
 I can identify freezing and condensation as exothermic processes.
Objective 5: Students will be able to describe energy transfer in a reaction. (Kinetics #9)
Student targets:
 I can interpret a potential energy diagram to determine energy change.
 I can interpret a potential energy diagram to classify a reaction as endothermic or
exothermic.
 I can label a potential energy diagram for activation energy, reactant, and products.
 I can describe activation energy.
 I can predict the effect of a catalyst on a potential energy diagram.
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