CHEMISTRY 20 COURSE OUTLINE 2012/2013
textbook: Chemistry: matter and change
Buthelelezi, Dingrando, Hainen, Wistrom, Zike
ISBN978 – 0 – 07 – 874637 - 6
Secondary science gives students the opportunity to deepen their exploration of the natural world
through observation and experimentation of natural phenomenon. Science is a place where students
can discover how and why things happen in the world surrounding them. Questioning is what science
is all about.
Chemistry 20 is the study of matter and its properties. Students will study the atomic structure,
classification and properties of elements, chemical reactions, properties of gases, liquids, solids,
bonding structures, intermolecular forces and nuclear properties of atoms . Successful completion of
this course should prepare the student for grade 12 level chemistry. The successful student will develop
competent laboratory skills, an appreciation of the effects of science on society and the ability to solve
problems both qualitatively and quantitatively. Successful students will have a good understanding of
chemical reaction types, states of matter, relationships of chemicals in balanced equations, nature of
chemical bonds, descriptive properties of selected element groups, periodic table trends and properties
of organic, ionic and molecular compounds.
UNIT 1
INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY
Safety in the laboratory
Develop an understanding of how knowledge is obtained, evaluated, refined and
changed within chemistry; applying scientific processes in chemistry
Problem solving / calculations in chemistry
UNIT 2
ATOMS and ELEMENTS
development of ideas about the structure of matter /models of the atom
from Aristotle to Rutherford
Identify the relationships among the components of the atom/ atomic particles
Protons, neutrons, electrons; atomic number, nucleon number, isotopes,
Average atomic mass, Radioactivity
Quantum mechanics and the modern concept of the atom/electron configurations
from Bohr to Heisenberg
Examine how elements are described, represented and classified
elements and their properties/use of the periodic table
chemical families and arrangement of the periodic table
periodic trends, properties of selected elements
UNIT 3
MOLECULES and COMPOUNDS
Molecular compounds: properties, examples, nomenclature; covalent bonds
Ionic compounds: properties, examples, nomenclature; ionic bonds
Metallic compounds and alloys: properties, examples; metallic bonding
Organic compounds: alkanes and alkenes: structures and nomenclature
Bonding in molecules: VSEPR theory, lewis structures and shapes of molecules
States of Matter: kinetic theory of matter; comparison of solids, liquids, and gas
intermolecular forces, phase changes, phase diagrams
explain the relationship of melting and boiling points to bonding type and solid
crystal structure;
Solutions: properties of solutions and mixtures
investigate factors that influence solubility
UNIT 4
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
Examples of chemical reactions
Types of chemical reactions
Balanced equations , law of conservation of mass
Representing reactions by writing balanced equations
Energy terms in chemical equations: endo and exothermic reactions
Predicting products of reactions
Using equations to represent dissolving and dissociation processes
Developing net ionic equations from molecular and ionic equations
UNIT 5
MOLE CONCEPT/ / STOICHIOMETRY
Avogadro’s Number and the Mole
Molar mass and applications of the mole
Mass/Mole conversions
Percent composition by mass
Empirical and Molecular Formulas
Solving Stoichiometry problems
Limiting Reagent Problems and Percent Yield
measuring the concentration of solutions
kinetic theory of matter: properties of gases
Molar volumes, STP and SATP conditions
applying the gas laws/ gas stoichiometry problems:
Boyle’s law, Charles’ law, Gay-Lussac’s law and the ideal gas law
Materials Required:
Glencoe Chemistry textbook
Essential Experiments in Chemistry lab manual
a scientific calculator; binder / loose leaf /graph paper / red, blue pens / pencils
Successful students keep neat notebooks with all notes, questions, worksheets, labs and resources
present. They bring all necessary equipment to every class.
Evaluation Scheme:
Daily Class work: assignments, participation, laboratories, projects
Unit exams and quizzes
Final exam
35 %
45 %
20 %
Individual Project:
Students will choose a chemistry topic of their choice (more details will come later in the course) and
research information about the topic. This project is a chance for students to practice inquiry learning.
Students will document their learning and present to the teacher via electronic means.
Missed Classes: you are responsible for any missed work – check with other students for homework
Extra Help: no regular times are scheduled as of yet, but you can arrange times with me as you need
it.
Expectations:
Successful students are on time for class, complete homework daily, prepare for exams, and put
consistent efforts into projects and lab works. Late assignments will receive a penalty.
Academic dishonesty (ex. copying answers , cheating) will be reported to the Principal/Vice Principal
and dealt with according to the Notre Dame plagiarism and cheating policies.