Honors Chemistry Syllabus
2013/2014 School Year
Ms. Kelly
mkelly@tjca.org
Description: This course is designed as an introduction to basic chemical
concepts. You are expected to complete all studies in class and outside of class.
These studies will ensure your preparation for each class and success in the
course. Laboratory activities are a component in chemistry. Experimental
procedures and lab safety guidelines MUST be followed at ALL times during a
laboratory activity.
Class Materials:
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2 Mead composition notebooks (not spiral bound)
Colored pencils
1 3-ring binder or 1 notebook (class notes)
Scientific calculator (*)
*Please see me after class during the first week if you have questions about
calculator guidelines.
Textbook:
Davis, R.E., Frey, R., Sarquis, M., & Sarquis, J. (2006). Modern Chemistry. Austin,
TX: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
Course Essential Standards:
Essential Standard 1: Students will analyze atomic and ionic structures.
Students will understand chemical bonding and their properties. Students
will understand basic chemical and physical properties of atoms associated
with the periodic table.
Essential Standard 2: Students will understand relationships among
temperature, pressure, volume, and phase changes. Students will analyze
chemical reactions.
Essential Standard 3: Students will understand chemical reaction rates and
equilibrium. Additionally, students will understand influential factors on
reaction rates. Students will understand chemical solutions and their
properties.
(“NC Essential Standards, Chemistry.” http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/acre/standards/newstandards/science/chemistry.pdf.)
Grading:
 A = 93-100, B = 92-85, C = 84-77, D = 76-70, F = 69 and < 69
 Tests – 50%
 Other assignments (class, homework, labs, quizzes)—50%
Homework: Expect to have homework every day. Grades will be based
randomly on completion and accuracy. NO late homework will be accepted.
If you are absent, the homework is due the next day you are present in
class.
Daily Oral Review (DOR): You will be expected to complete 1-3 questions at
the start of the class period on previous material. You CAN use your notes
and ask for help to complete this activity. These assignments will be graded
on a weekly basis and you will not be required to make-up these activities
in the event of an absence (write ABSENT in your notebook).
Lab Reports/Quizzes/Tests: No late assignments accepted! If you are
absent, the due date is the next day you return to class. You must plan to
make-up a test or quiz the day you return to class. NO notes or outside help
may be used on quizzes and tests unless stated by the teacher.
Laboratory Component: You will be expected to write lab reports for the majority
of laboratory activities completed in this course. These reports are to be written
based on the format given to you. Additional evaluation of labs will be done
through pre-lab quizzes and homework as well as post-lab quizzes and homework.
You MUST read and sign the lab safety contract BEFORE participating in lab!!
Safety guidelines and teacher instructions MUST be followed at ALL times during
in the lab. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Course Schedule: This schedule is tentative and is subject to change as we
progress through the academic year. A list of possible labs is listed for your
reference and is also subject to change.
August/September (Start of 1st Quarter, August 22nd)
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Element Identification Quiz
Lab Safety Test
Significant figures, dimensional analysis
Accuracy/Precision
Lab Safety
Density
Matter classification
Chemical vs. Physical changes, basic element properties
Test 1: Introductory concepts
Atomic theory
Electron Configuration and Quantum numbers
October
 Test 2: Atomic Theory/Electron configuration/Quantum
Numbers
 Nuclear Chemistry
 Nuclear Chemistry Quiz
 Periodic Trends (Ionization Energy/Electronegativity/Electron
Affinity/Atomic Radii)
 Chemical Bonding (Ionic/Covalent/Metallic Bonding)
 Intermolecular Forces (Dipole-Dipole/London
Dispersion/Hydrogen bonding)
 Start of 2nd Quarter, October 21st
 Molecular Geometry
 Test 3: Periodic Trends, Chemical Bonding/Intermolecular
Forces, and Molecular Geometry
 Start Chemical Formulas and Inorganic Nomenclature
November
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Finish Chemical Nomenclature
Brief Introduction to Organic Nomenclature
Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
Test 4: Chemical Nomenclature and Equations
Reaction Types
Quiz: Reaction Types
Mole Concept and Conversions
Quiz: Mole Conversions
Percent Composition and Empirical Formula
Test 5: Reaction Types, Mole Conversions, Percent
Composition/Empirical Formula
 THANKSGIVING BREAK!
December
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Stoichiometry
Test 6: Stoichiometry
Liquids/Solids
Solutions and Colligative Properties
Test 7: Solutions and Phases of Matter
Ice Cream Lab
End of 2nd Quarter, December 19th
CHRISTMAS BREAK!
January
 Start of 3rd Quarter, January 6th
 Thermodynamics
 Kinetics of Chemistry
 Test 7: Thermodynamics and Kinetics
February
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Gas Properties
Gaseous Equilibrium
Test 8: Gas Test
Acid-Base Equilibrium
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Finish Acid-Base Equilibrium
Test 9: Acid-Base Test
Limited Solubility (Ksp) equilibrium
Start of 4th Quarter, March 10
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Finish Limited Solubility (Ksp) equilibrium
Test 10: Limited Solubility Test
SPRING BREAK!
Electrochemistry
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Finish Electrochemistry
Test 11: Electrochemistry
Organic Chemistry
Quiz: Organic Chemistry
Final Exam Review
Final Exam
March
April
May
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