Honors Chemistry
MP1-MP2 Exam: Topic List
* signifies topics which require calculations
1st Marking Period
Chapter One: Matter, Change, and Measurement
Definitions of chemistry and matter
States of matter
Characteristics of mixtures
Classification of matter
Element & compound
Definition of physical & chemical change
Mass, volume, density calculations*
Accuracy and precision
The scientific method
Significant figures
Math calculations using significant figures*
Qualitative and quantitative
Metric prefixes
SI Units of measure
Dimensional Analysis and conversion factors*
Percent error*
Direct/indirect relationships
Scientific Notation
Conversion Kelvin/Celsius*
Chapter Two: Atoms, Molecules, & Ions (2.1-2.5)
Dalton’s postulates
Law of Constant Composition
Law of Multiple Proportions
Law of Conservation of Mass
JJ Thompson – cathode ray experiment
Plum Pudding Atomic Model
Millikan – oil drop experiment
Rutherford – gold foil experiment
Nuclear Atomic Model
Modern Atomic structure
Mass number and atomic number
Atomic notation – nuclear & hyphenated
Counting the # of subatomic particles in an atom
Isotopes
Calculate average atomic mass*
The families of the periodic table
Families vs. periods
Metals, nonmetals, metalloids
Chapter Six: Electronic Structure of Atoms
Electromagnetic spectrum and types of radiation
Properties of waves
Relationships between E, λ, and ν
Speed of Liqht equation (c = λν)*
Energy equation (E= hν)*
Continuous vs. line spectra
Bohr model of the atom
Electron “jumping” (absorption vs. emission)
Ground state vs. excited state electrons
Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom
Electron Configurations – standard & noble gas
Orbital diagrams – drawn w/arrows
Aufbau Principle
Pauli Exclusion Principle
Hunds Rule
Chapter Seven: Periodic Properties of Elements
Development of the periodic table
Nuclear Effective Charge
Atomic radii and trend
Ionic radii and trend (compare to parent atom)
Ionization energy and trend
Electron affinity & trend
Electronegativity & trend
Metals, nonmetals, and metalloids trend
Cations vs. Anions
Ions of the representative elements (s & p)
Valence electrons
2nd Marking Period
Chapter Two: Chemical Names & Formulas (2.6-2.9)
Polyatomic ions - name, formula, and charge
Name ionic compounds
Write formulas for ionic compounds
Name covalent compounds with prefixes
Write formulas for covalent compounds
Distinguish between ionic and molecular
Chapter Three: Chemical Reactions & Stoichiometry
5 types of chemical reactions
Balancing chemical equations
Writing and balancing word equations
Formula weight and percent composition*
Determining molecular and empirical formulas*
Stoichiometric calculations & molar conversions*
 Conversions: grams, mols, atoms, & molecules
 Use molar mass & Avogadro’s #
Limiting and excess reactant problems*
Percent yield calculations*
Chapter Four: Aqueous Reactions
Soluble vs. Insoluble
Using the solubility rules
Electrolytes – strong, weak, or non
Double replacement reactions
 Predict the products & states of matter
 Determine if a precipitate was formed
Single replacement redox reactions
 Using the activity series of metals & halogens
 Determine if the reaction can occur
 Predict the products & balance
Writing complete & net ionic equations
Determining spectator ions
Chapter Eight: Chemical Bonding
Ionic vs. Covalent bonding
Bond polarity & difference in electronegativity
Polar vs. Nonpolar bonds
Single, double, & triple bonds
Relationship – bond length, strength, & enthalpy
Drawing Lewis structures
Octet Rule & exceptions to the octet rule
Resonance structures
Chapter Nine: Molecular Geometry & Bonding Theories
VSEPR Theory
Determining molecular geometry of a compound
Determining polarity of an entire molecule