General Chemistry
Mr. Papadakis
E-mail:
dpapadakis@fc.spusd.net
Room:
222
Phone:
(626) 441–5820 ext. 2222
Textbook Used:
Chemistry: The Study of Matter
Prentice-Hall, Inc.(Fourth Edition 1992)
Prerequisites:
It is recommended that students have taken physics but it is not required. A student with
strong mathematics skills will generally find more success in chemistry.
Course Description:
The course is a one–year, laboratory based science course that examines the main topics
of Chemistry. This course fullfills the University of California requirement for a
laboratory course. There are lectures, worksheets, quizzes, activities, experiments and
chapter tests. The course is aligned with the California State Science Standards which
include: Atomic and Molecular Structure, Chemical Bonds, Conservation of Matter
and Stoichiometry, Gases and their Properties, Acids and Bases, Solutions, Chemical
Thermodynamics, Reaction Rates, Chemical Equilibrium, Organic and Biochemistry,
Nuclear Processes and Investigation and Experimentation.
Major Units of Study
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Introduction to math skills and measuring techniques.
Structure of the Atom and Nuclear Chemistry
Chemical Formulas and Naming Elements & Compounds
The Mathematics of Chemical Formulas
Chemical Equations
The Mathematics of Chemical Equations (Stoichiometry)
Phases of Matter
Gas Laws
Electron Configurations and the Periodic Table
Chemical Bonding and Organic Chemistry
Solutions
Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics
Chemical Equilibrium
Acids and Bases and Acid/Base Reactions
Oxidation/Reduction/Electrochemistry
Materials Needed in Class:
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Paper for note-taking
(When I Write, You Should Write)
Non-Programmable Scientific Calculator
Textbook may be left at home to be used for homework.
When Can You Get Help?
In the morning before school or during period 7
Classroom Policies:
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Be in your desks when class begins.
Remove your hat before coming into the classroom
Keep food and drinks in your backpack. You may have water bottles out.
Keep all audio equipment away in your backpack during class.
Wait until class is dismissed before leaving.
Always have your student i.d. card (SAC) with you.
Those who have 3 or less tardies for the semester, will be able to drop two 10 pt
assignments at the end of each semester
Homework and Grading:
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Some kind of homework assignment is given at each class meeting.
Reading the text and doing the questions and problems is important.
Worksheets are often given in addition to text problems.
Late homework will not accepted.
Grades are based on points come from worksheets, problems from the text, quizzes,
experiments and tests.
The final exam typically has 100 multiple choice questions and will include questions
from the first semester.
The grading scale used will be: 90.0 – 100 % A
66.0 – 77.9 % C
78.0 – 89.9 % B
50.0 – 65.9 % D
Miscellaneous:
There is a web site that can be accessed through the science
department web site or from www.chemmybear.com Study cards and practice tests for each
chapter can be found here.
The three most important guidelines I can give you for success were used by Coach John
Madden for his football players:
"BE ON TIME"
“PAY ATTENTION” and
"PUT IN A STRONG EFFORT"
(The More You Study, The More You Learn!)