ABINGTON HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
LEVEL 2 CHEMISTRY
TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE AND REQUIREMENTS
2011-2012
TEXT:
Wilbraham, Staley, Matta, and Waterman. Chemistry. Boston, MA Prentice Hall, 2007.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Class Notebook
2. Laboratory Reports
3. Tests and Quizzes
4. Daily Starter Exercise
5. Completion of Homework
6. Midterm
7. Final Exam
QUARTER 1
Chapter 1
The following topics will be discussed in this section:
What is Chemistry? What is matter? The Scientific Method. Theory vs. Law.
Chapter 2
The following topics will be discussed in this section:
Extensive vs. intensive. Physical Properties/Changes and Chemical Properties/Changes. States of Matter.
Mixtures. Elements and Compounds. Symbols and Formulas. Law of Conservation of Mass.
Chapter 3
The following topics will be discussed in this section:
Scientific Notation. Accuracy, Precision and Error. Significant Figures. International System of Units.
Conversion problems. Dimensional Analysis. Density.
Chapter 4
The following topics will be discussed in this section:
Models of the atom. Subatomic Particles. Atomic Number. Atomic Mass. Isotopes. Atomic Mass Units.
Labs/Activities
SOURCE: Wilbraham, Staley, Matta, and Waterman. Chemistry. Boston, MA Prentice Hall, 2007.
and handouts prepared by instructor.
(Labs are subject to change)
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Introduction and Safety and Orientation of Room
Volume Lab
Density Labs (H2O, Gummi, Penny)
Atomic Timeline
QUARTER 2
Chapter 5
The following topics will be discussed in this section:
Models of the Atom. Atomic Orbitals. Electron Configuation. Electromagnetic Spectrum. Atomic Spectra.
Chapter 6
The following topics will be discussed in this section:
Periodic Table. Periodic Law. Metals, Nonmetals and Metalloids. Electron configurations in groups. Periodic
Trends (Atomic Size, Ionic Size, Ionization Energy and Electronegativity).
Chapter 7
The following topics will be discussed in this section:
Ions. Valence Electron. Octet Rule. Cations and Anions. Ionic Bonds and Ionic Compounds. Formula Units.
Properties of Ionic Compounds. Metallic Bonds and Metallic Properties. Alloys.
Chapter 8
The following topics will be discussed in this section:
Covalent Bonds. Molecules and Molecular Compounds. Bond Polarity. Intermolecular Attractive Forces.
Network Solids.
Labs/Activities
SOURCE: Wilbraham, Staley, Matta, and Waterman. Chemistry. Boston, MA Prentice Hall, 2007.
and handouts prepared by instructor.
(Labs are subject to change)
 Electron Configuration Battleship
 Flame Tests
 Periodic Trends
 Conductivity of Ionic Solutions
 Analysis of Anions and Cations
 Chromatorgraphy
Midterm Examination
QUARTER 3
Chapter 9
The following topics will be discussed in this section:
Naming Ions. Naming Ionic Compounds. Naming and Writing Formulas for Molecular Compounds.
Naming Acids and Bases.
Chapter 10
The following topics will be discussed in this section:
The Mole Concept. Molar Mass. Molar Volume. Calculating Molar Mass from Density. Percent
Composition.
Chapter 11
The following topics will be discussed in this section:
Writing Chemical Equations. Balancing Chemical Equations. Classifying Reactions. Activity Series.
Predicting Products. Net Ionic Equation.
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QUARTER 3, continued
Chapter 12
The following topics will be discussed in this section:
Stoichiometry. Molar Ratios. Mass to Mass Calculations. Volume to Volume Calculations. Limiting
Reactant, Percent Yield and Excess Reactant.
Labs/Activities
SOURCE: Wilbraham, Staley, Matta, and Waterman. Chemistry. Boston, MA Prentice Hall, 2007.
and handouts prepared by instructor.
(Labs are subject to change)
 Names and Formulas for Ionic Compounds
 Counting by Measuring Mass
 Demo – types of reactions
 Converting Copper
 Limiting Reagents
QUARTER 4
Chapter 14
The following topics will be discussed in this section:
Kinetic Molecular Theory, Factors affecting Gas Pressure. Gas Laws.
Chapter 16
The following topics will be discussed in this section:
Molarity. Dilutions and Solutions. Solution Stoiciometry.
Chapter 19
The following topics will be discussed in this section:
Properties of Acids and Bases. PH Scale. Neutralization Reactions.
Labs/Activities
SOURCE: Wilbraham, Staley, Matta, and Waterman. Chemistry. Boston, MA Prentice Hall, 2007.
and handouts prepared by instructor.
(Labs/Activities are subject to change)
 Demo – Gas Laws
Final Examination
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