AP Chemistry Rules and Procedures: 2015-2016
Dr. Elvira Riesgo de Pieri (Doc) 832-368-7341 edepieri@conroeisd.net
Supplies Required:
1. 1-2 in. 3-Ring binder
2. Dividers for binder
3. Lined paper (wide or college ruled)
4. Graphing calculator
5. 1 inch 3-Ring binder for lab reports
Supplies Recommended for Spring Semester:
Barron’s Review for AP Chemistry Exam
Classroom Policies and Procedures:
1. Notebook: Please keep notes in an organized manner that you can refer to when necessary. You will
have available chapter notes with blanks to add information, which you can print from the NMSI website.
2. Lab Reports: The laboratory experiments will be recorded in two formats: short form and formal lab
report form. They will be compiled in the lab binder that is required for the class. Lab reports are
usually due 1- 3 days after the completion of every experiment. Post lab discussions and/or quizzes will
take place the day after completion.
3. Homework: Most homework assignments are assigned online via Cengage OWL course. You will be
required to keep up with due dates to upload your answers to the HW sets.
4. Absences: It is the student’s responsibility to get notes and assignments while absent. You may e-mail
me to get assignments in advance or during your absence to keep up with class work. The NMSI student
wikipage is recommended for tutorials in the event that you are absent from class instruction.
5. Grades and Progress Reports: Grades will be determined as follows:
Major: 60%
Lab Reports, HW and Major Quizzes: 25%
Daily Work/Quiz: 15%
Grades will be published every week so parents will have access to them periodically. A progress report
will be issued every 3 weeks. Midterm and final exam will be worth 15% of the course grade in each
case.
6. Extra Credit: The only source of extra credit will be tutoring of peers. AP Chem students will be
encouraged to tutor chemistry students by appointment during the following times: 6:45am to 7:15am or
2:30 pm to 3:35pm in classrooms to be announced.
Students will be able to earn 5 bonus points per 30 minutes of tutoring. Tutoring log sheets will be
provided by Doc and will need to be authenticated by the supervising teacher. Log sheets may be turned
in at the end of each 3- week grading period. A maximum of 50 bonus points may be earned per 9 weeks.
7. Retesting Exams: A minimum of one re-test per nine weeks will be offered. Tutorials and test
corrections will be completed before attempting a re-test. A maximum of 75% is possible from retesting.
8. Honor Code: A signed honor statement will be required on each assessment.
9. Communication: Information will be disseminated through my website and via Reminder system. To
reach Doc: e-mail is always a good option, but if you require a more prompt response, you may text me
between the hours of 4-9pm (contact info on heading).
Scope and Sequence for AP Chemistry 2015-2016
Textbook: Chemistry, Zumdahl, and Zumdahl (9th edition)
Unit Chapter(s)
1
Topic
1
Chemical Foundations: Units of Measurement, Methods of
Science, Dimensional Analysis
2
Atoms, Molecules, And Ions: Isotopes, Atomic Structure,
Periodic Table, Nomenclature
3
Stoichiometry: The Mole, Molar Calculations, Balancing
Equations, Stoichiometry, Limiting Reactant
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2
4
Types of Chemical Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry:
Solution chemistry, types of reactions, oxidation-reduction
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3
6
Thermochemistry: Units of Energy, Hess’s Law, Enthalpy
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4
12
Chemical Kinetics: Reaction Rates, Reaction Mechanisms,
Catalysis
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5
5
Gases: Gas Laws, Ideal vs. Non-ideal Gases
13
Chemical Equilibrium: Equilibrium Expressions, Equilibrium
Constants, Reaction Quotient, Le Chatelier’s Principle
16
Aqueous Equilibria: Solubility Product Constants
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6
7
Atomic Structure and Periodicity: Atomic Models,
Electromagnetic Spectrum, Electron Arrangements, Periodic Table
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7
8/9
Bonding: General Concepts: Valence electrons,
Chemical bonds,
Molecular shape/Polarity and Orbital hybridization
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8
10
Liquids and Solids: Phases of matter, bonding in solids, and
11
Properties of Solutions: Concentration units and calculations
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9
14
Acids and Bases: Brønsted and Arrhenius theories, Acid and Base
Properties
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10
15
Applications of Aqueous Equilibria: Buffers and Titrations
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11
17
Thermodynamics: Thermochemistry, Entropy and Free Energy
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12
18
Electrochemistry: Voltaic Cells, Electrolysis and Applications
Review for the AP Exam: It will be administered on Monday, May 2nd 2016.