Teacher: CORE Chemistry I
Year: 2014-15
Month: All
Months
Course: Chemistry I
Quantitative Skills
Standards
Essential
Assessments
Questions
CHEM.A.1.1-Identify and describe how
How do we Convert positional to
observable and measurable properties can be
express, and scientific notation
used to classify and describe matter and energy. do
arithmetic
with, very
large and
very small
numbers?
Skills
Content
Lessons
Resources
convert from positional to
scientific notation.
Scientific notation.
Scientific to Positional
Notation
Text book “Modern Chemistry” by
Holt, Rinehart and
Winston. Laboratories require
equipment including glassware,
Bunsen burners and required ceramic
ware and iron supports. Reagents
used include strong acids, HCl and
H2SO4 , metals like Mg and Zn, strong
bases such as NaOH and various metal
salts.
Positional notation.
convert from scientific to
positional notation.
Math operators.
perform basic math
operations in scientific
notation.
Laboratory Safety
Standards
HS-PS1.3-Plan and conduct an investigation to
gather evidence to compare the structure of
substances at the bulk scale to infer the strength
of electrical forces between particles.
RST.9.3-Follow precisely a complex multistep
procedure when carrying out experiments,
taking measurements, or performing technical
tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions
defined in the text.
Essential
Assessments
Questions
How do we Lab safety worksheet
work safely
in the
laboratory?
Skills
Content
Lessons
Resources
safe manipulation of
apparatus and reagents in
the laboratory.
Laboratory safety
procedures.
Introduction to the
Laboratory
Text book “Modern Chemistry” by
Holt, Rinehart and Winston and
accompanying “Mini-Guide to
Problem Solving. Laboratories require
equipment including glassware,
Bunsen burners and required ceramic
ware and iron supports. Reagents
used include strong acids, HCl and
H2SO4 , metals like Mg and Zn, strong
bases such as NaOH and various metal
salts.
Lessons
Resources
Significant Figures
Text book “Modern Chemistry” by
Holt, Rinehart and Winston and
accompanying “Mini-Guide to
Problem Solving. Laboratories require
equipment including glassware,
Bunsen burners and required ceramic
ware and iron supports. Reagents
used include strong acids, HCl and
H2SO4 , metals like Mg and Zn, strong
Laboratory safety
effective use of safety
apparatus.
apparatus in the laboratory.
demonstrate safe behavior
in the laboratory.
Significant Figures
Standards
Essential
Assessments
Questions
N-Q.3-Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to What is the Significant Figures
limitations on measurement when reporting
difference
quantities.
between
precision
accuracy?
How are
significant
figures used
Skills
Content
identify significant figures in Significant figure rules.
measurements.
Zero classification in
record measurements with measurements.
the correct number of
significant figures.
Round off in math
operations.
to indicate
precision?
express derived quantities
with the correct number of
significant figures.
bases such as NaOH and various metal
salts.
Dimensional Analysis
Standards
N-Q.1-Use units as a way to understand
problems and to guide the solution of multi-step
problems; choose and interpret units
consistently in formulas; choose and interpret
the scale and the origin in graphs and data
displays.
N-Q.3-Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to
limitations on measurement when reporting
quantities.
RST.11.6-Analyze the author's purpose in
providing an explanation, describing a
procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text,
identifying important issues that remain
unresolved.
Essential
Assessments
Questions
How can the Density
units of a
derived
quantity be
used to
determine
the method
of
derivation?
Skills
Content
construct conversion factors Unit definitions.
from unit definitions.
Derived units.
determine unit definitions
for derived units.
Conversion factors.
Lessons
Resources
Density
Text book “Modern Chemistry” by
Holt, Rinehart and Winston and
accompanying “Mini-Guide to
Problem Solving. Laboratories require
equipment including glassware,
Bunsen burners and required ceramic
ware and iron supports. Reagents
used include strong acids, HCl and
H2SO4 , metals like Mg and Zn, strong
bases such as NaOH and various metal
salts.
reconcile units in
calculations.
Density
Standards
N-Q.1-Use units as a way to understand
problems and to guide the solution of multi-step
problems; choose and interpret units
consistently in formulas; choose and interpret
the scale and the origin in graphs and data
displays.
CHEM.A.1.1-Identify and describe how
observable and measurable properties can be
used to classify and describe matter and energy.
RST.11.3-Follow precisely a complex multistep
procedure when carrying out experiments,
taking measurements, or performing technical
tasks; analyze the specific results based on
explanations in the text.
Essential
Assessments
Questions
How can the Density
units of a
derived
quantity be
used to
determine the
method of
derivation?
Skills
Content
Lessons
Resources
defining density.
Density.
Density
defining specific gravity.
Specific gravity.
Text book “Modern Chemistry” by
Holt, Rinehart and Winston and
accompanying “Mini-Guide to
Problem Solving. Laboratories require
equipment including glassware,
Bunsen burners and required ceramic
ware and iron supports. Reagents
used include strong acids, HCl and
H2SO4 , metals like Mg and Zn, strong
bases such as NaOH and various metal
salts.
solving density and specific Density and specific
gravity problems.
gravity problem solving.
Atomic Structure
Standards
Essential
Assessments
Questions
3.2.10.A.5-MODELS Describe the historical
development of models of the atom and how
they contributed to modern atomic theory.
SCALE Apply the mole concept to determine
number of particles and molar mass for
elements and compounds.
What data
Protons, Neutrons and
went into the Electrons
development
of the
modern
model of the
Skills
Content
Lessons
Resources
describe early atomic
theory.
Atomic theory.
Ionic vs. Covalent
Bonding
Text book “Modern Chemistry” by
Holt, Rinehart and Winston and
accompanying “Mini-Guide to
Problem Solving. Laboratories require
equipment including glassware,
Bunsen burners and required ceramic
Early subatomic particle
describe experiments which experiments.
led to the discovery of
subatomic particles.
Properties of subatomic
3.2.C.A.5-MODELS Recognize discoveries from
Dalton (atomic theory), Thomson (the electron),
Rutherford (the nucleus), and Bohr (planetary
model of atom), and understand how each
discovery leads to modern theory. Describe
Rutherford's “gold foil” experiment that led to
the discovery of the nuclear atom. Identify the
major components (protons, neutrons, and
electrons) of the nuclear atom and explain how
they interact.
CHEM.A.2.2-Describe the behavior of electrons
in atoms.
CHEM.B.1.1-Explain how the mole is a
fundamental unit of chemistry.
CHEM.B.1.2-Apply the mole concept to the
composition of matter.
RST.11.3-Follow precisely a complex multistep
procedure when carrying out experiments,
taking measurements, or performing technical
tasks; analyze the specific results based on
explanations in the text.
atom?
particles.
describe the properties of
subatomic particles.
What 3
particals
make up the
atom? What
are their
characteristics
(mass, charge
and location)?
ware and iron supports. Reagents
used include strong acids, HCl and
H2SO4 , metals like Mg and Zn, strong
bases such as NaOH and various metal
salts. Also used are ball and stick
molecular kits.
Isotopic notations.
use notations to account for Average atomic mass.
subatomic particles in
isotopes.
Relative mass.
calculate average atomic
mass.
Mole concept.
Mole concept problem
explain relative atomic mass. solving.
How are
grams to
moles
conversions
carried out?
define mole concept.
solve mole related element
problems.
derive the number of
protons, neutrons and
electrons in an atom from
the periodic table.
Nomenclature
Standards
Essential
Questions
Assessments
CHEM.A.1.1-Identify and describe how
How are
Lewis Structures
observable and measurable properties can be measurable
used to classify and describe matter and energy. properties used to
3.2.10.A.2-Compare and contrast different bond classify materials?
types that result in the formation of molecules
and compounds. Explain why compounds are
composed of integer ratios of elements.
How are bond types
3.2.C.A.2-Compare the electron configurations reflected in the bulk
for the first twenty elements of the periodic
properties of
table. Relate the position of an element on the materials?
periodic table to its electron configuration and
compare its reactivity to the reactivity of other How can electron
elements in the table. Explain how atoms
configurations be
combine to form compounds through both ionic determined from
and covalent bonding. Predict chemical
the periodic table?
formulas based on the number of valence
electrons. Draw Lewis dot structures for simple How is chemical
molecules and ionic compounds. Predict the
bond type reflected
chemical formulas for simple ionic and
in them chemical
molecular compounds. Use the mole concept to formula and name?
determine number of particles and molar mass
for elements and compounds. Determine
percent compositions, empirical formulas, and
molecular formulas.
Skills
Content
distinguish among
monatomic ions by formula
and charge.
Monatomic ions.
Lessons
Resources
Ionic vs. Covalent Bonding Text book “Modern Chemistry” by
Holt, Rinehart and Winston and
Common polyatomic ions.
accompanying “Mini-Guide to Problem
Solving. Laboratories require
distinguish among common Simple ionic compound
equipment including glassware,
polyatomic ions by formula nomenclature.
Bunsen burners and required ceramic
and charge.
ware and iron supports. Reagents used
Binary molecular
include strong acids, HCl and H2SO4 ,
relate probable ionic charge nomenclature.
metals like Mg and Zn, strong bases
to position of element in
such as NaOH and various metal
Period Table.
Common acid
salts. Also use ar ball and stick
nomenclature.
molecular model kits.
determine formulas and
names for simple ionic
Stock system
compounds using Stock
nomenclature.
system and older system
nomenclature.
Older system
nomenclature.
determine formulas and
names for binary molecular Valence Electrons and
compounds using Stock
Lewis structures.
system.
determine formulas and
CHEM.B.1.3-Explain how atoms form chemical
bonds.
CHEM.B.2.1-Predict what happens during a
chemical reaction.
HS-PS1.1-Use the periodic table as a model to
predict the relative properties of elements
based on the patterns of electrons in the
outermost energy level of atoms.
HS-PS1.2-Construct and revise an explanation
for the outcome of a simple chemical reaction
based on the outermost electron states of
atoms, trends in the periodic table, and
knowledge of the patterns of chemical
properties.
RST.11.3-Follow precisely a complex multistep
procedure when carrying out experiments,
taking measurements, or performing technical
tasks; analyze the specific results based on
explanations in the text.
names for common acids.
determine the number of
valence electrons an element
contains from information
from the periodic table.
use Lewis dot notation to
indicate the number of
valence electrons an element
contains.
Compound Formula Problems
Standards
Essential
Questions
Assessments
CHEM.B.1.1-Explain how the mole is a
How are moles
Determining
fundamental unit of chemistry.
used by chemists Empirical Formulas
CHEM.B.1.2-Apply the mole concept to the
to count atoms
composition of matter.
and molecules?
CHEM.B.1.3-Explain how atoms form chemical
bonds.
How are empirical
RST.11.3-Follow precisely a complex multistep
formulas
procedure when carrying out experiments, taking determine from
measurements, or performing technical tasks;
experimental
analyze the specific results based on explanations data?
in the text.
Skills
Content
calculate molar mass for
compounds.
Molar mass for compounds. grams to moles
calculate percent
composition.
Percent composition for
compounds
Conversion factors.
calculate formula unit and
mole quantities from masses Simplest formulas.
of compounds.
Molecular formulas.
calculate mass from formula
unit and mole quantities of
compounds.
determine simplest formulas
from mass and percent
composition data.
determine molecular formula
from empirical formula and
molecular mass.
Lessons
Resources
Text book “Modern Chemistry” by
Holt, Rinehart and Winston and
accompanying “Mini-Guide to Problem
Solving. Laboratories require
equipment including glassware,
Bunsen burners and required ceramic
ware and iron supports. Reagents used
include strong acids, HCl and H2SO4 ,
metals like Mg and Zn, strong bases
such as NaOH and various metal salts.
Chem. Equations and Reactions- Chapt. 8
Standards
Essential
Questions
Assessments
CHEM.B.2.1-Predict what happens during a
What happens
Balancing Equations
chemical reaction.
during a chemical
3.2.C.A.4-Predict how combinations of
reaction?
substances can result in physical and/or chemical
changes. Interpret and apply the laws of
How are chemical
conservation of mass, constant composition
reactions
(definite proportions), and multiple proportions. classified?
Balance chemical equations by applying the laws
of conservation of mass. Classify chemical
reactions as synthesis (combination),
decomposition, single displacement
(replacement), double displacement, and
combustion. Use stoichiometry to predict
quantitative relationships in a chemical reaction.
HS-PS1.5-Apply scientific principles and evidence
to provide an explanation about the effects of
changing the temperature or concentration of
the reacting particles on the rate at which a
reaction occurs.
RST.11.3-Follow precisely a complex multistep
procedure when carrying out experiments, taking
measurements, or performing technical tasks;
analyze the specific results based on explanations
in the text.
Skills
Content
Lessons
Resources
Balance chemical equations. how to balance chemical
Synthesis Reactions
equations.
Distinguish among synthesis,
decomposition, single
identify various types of
replacement and double
chemical reactions including
replacement reactions.
synthesis, decomposition,
single and double
replacement reactions.
Text book “Modern Chemistry” by
Holt, Rinehart and Winston and
accompanying “Mini-Guide to Problem
Solving. Laboratories require
equipment including glassware,
Bunsen burners and required ceramic
ware and iron supports. Reagents used
include strong acids, HCl and H2SO4 ,
metals like Mg and Zn, strong bases
such as NaOH and various metal
salts. Numerous worksheets are also
used.
Skills
Content
Resources
use a balanced chemical
equation to determine the
mole ratios of individual
reactants and products.
how to compare the amounts Limiting reagent and
of reactants and products
yield
using balanced chemical
equations.
Reaction Stoichiometry, Chapter 9
Standards
Essential
Questions
Assessments
CHEM.B.2.1-Predict what happens during a
What is the role of Limiting reagents
chemical reaction.
mole ratio in
and yield
3.2.C.A.4-Predict how combinations of
determining
substances can result in physical and/or chemical reaction
changes. Interpret and apply the laws of
stoichiometry?
conservation of mass, constant composition
(definite proportions), and multiple proportions. How can the
Balance chemical equations by applying the laws amount of one
of conservation of mass. Classify chemical
reactant or
reactions as synthesis (combination),
product be
decomposition, single displacement
determine from
(replacement), double displacement, and
the amount of
combustion. Use stoichiometry to predict
another?
quantitative relationships in a chemical reaction.
RST.11.3-Follow precisely a complex multistep
How is the limiting
procedure when carrying out experiments, taking reactant
measurements, or performing technical tasks;
determined and
use a balanced chemical
how to calculate limiting
equation to convert the mass reagents and percentage
of one reactant or product to yield.
mass of others.
determine limiting reactants
and percent yield.
Lessons
Text book “Modern Chemistry” by
Holt, Rinehart and Winston and
accompanying “Mini-Guide to Problem
Solving. Laboratories require
equipment including glassware,
Bunsen burners and required ceramic
ware and iron supports. Reagents used
include strong acids, HCl and H2SO4 ,
metals like Mg and Zn, strong bases
such as NaOH and various metal salts.
analyze the specific results based on explanations how is reaction
in the text.
yield calculated?
HS-PS1.7-Use mathematical representations to
support the claim that atoms, and therefore
mass, are conserved during a chemical reaction.
States of Matter, Chapter 10
Standards
Essential
Questions
CHEM.B.2.2-Explain how the kinetic molecular
How does the
theory relates to the behavior of gases.
kinetic theory of
3.2.10.A.3-Describe phases of matter according matter explain
to the kinetic molecular theory.
phase change?
3.2.C.A.3-Describe the three normal states of
matter in terms of energy, particle motion, and
phase transitions. Identify the three main types
of radioactive decay and compare their
properties. Describe the process of radioactive
decay by using nuclear equations and explain the
concept of halflife for an isotope. Compare and
contrast nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
RST.11.3-Follow precisely a complex multistep
procedure when carrying out experiments, taking
measurements, or performing technical tasks;
analyze the specific results based on explanations
in the text.
Assessments
Skills
Content
Kinetic theory of
matter
explain states of matter in
the relationship between
terms of the kinetic theory of states of matter and the
matter.
kinetic theory of matter.
Lessons
Resources
Phase change
Text book “Modern Chemistry” by
Holt, Rinehart and Winston and
accompanying “Mini-Guide to Problem
Solving. Laboratories require
equipment including glassware,
Bunsen burners and required ceramic
ware and iron supports. Reagents used
include strong acids, HCl and H2SO4 ,
metals like Mg and Zn, strong bases
such as NaOH and various metal salts.
Lessons
Resources
explain phase change in
how to describe the
terms of the kinetic theory of relationship between phase
matter.
change and the kinetic theory
of matter.
Gasses and Gas Laws, Chapter 11
Standards
Essential
Questions
Assessments
CHEM.B.2.2-Explain how the kinetic molecular
How are the
Ideal gas law
theory relates to the behavior of gases.
pressure, volume,
A-CED.4-Rearrange formulas to highlight a
temperature and
quantity of interest, using the same reasoning as amount of a gas
in solving equations.
be related?
A-REI.1-Explain each step in solving a simple
equation as following from the equality of
numbers asserted at the previous step, starting
from the assumption that the original equation
has a solution. Construct a viable argument to
justify a solution method.
RST.11.3-Follow precisely a complex multistep
procedure when carrying out experiments, taking
measurements, or performing technical tasks;
analyze the specific results based on explanations
in the text.
Skills
Content
Solve problems involving
Boyle's, Charle's, GayLussac's and Avagadro's
Laws.
the relation between Boyle's, Ideal gas law
Charle's, Gay-Lussac's and
Avagadro's laws relate to the
ideal gas law.
relate the individual gas laws the partial pressures of
to the ideal gas law.
component gases relate to
the overall pressure of the
perform calculations using
mixture and to the mole
the ideal gas law.
fraction of the component
gases.
perform calculations using
Dalton's law of partial
pressures.
Text book “Modern Chemistry” by
Holt, Rinehart and Winston and
accompanying “Mini-Guide to Problem
Solving. Laboratories require
equipment including glassware,
Bunsen burners and required ceramic
ware and iron supports. Reagents used
include strong acids, HCl and H2SO4 ,
metals like Mg and Zn, strong bases
such as NaOH and various metal salts.
ReDox reactions, Chapt. 19
Standards
Essential
Questions
Assessments
3.2.12.A.4-Apply oxidation/reduction principles How are oxidation RedOx reactions
to electrochemical reactions. Describe the
numbers used to
interactions between acids and bases.
predict the results
CHEM.B.2.1-Predict what happens during a
of chemical
chemical reaction.
reactions?
RST.11.3-Follow precisely a complex multistep
procedure when carrying out experiments, taking How are oxidation
measurements, or performing technical tasks;
numbers
analyze the specific results based on explanations assigned.
in the text.
WHST.11-12.6-Use technology, including the
Internet, to produce, publish, and update
individual or shared writing products in response
to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or
information.
Skills
Content
Lessons
Resources
determine the oxidation
number of elements in
compounds and polyatomic
ions.
understand the nature of
redox reactions; specifically
that these reactions involve
electron transfers.
Assign oxidation
numbers
Text book “Modern Chemistry” by
Holt, Rinehart and Winston and
accompanying “Mini-Guide to Problem
Solving. Laboratories require
equipment including glassware,
Bunsen burners and required ceramic
ware and iron supports. Reagents used
include strong acids, HCl and H2SO4 ,
metals like Mg and Zn, strong bases
such as NaOH and various metal salts.
balance redox reactions.
how to predict the results of
redox reactions and
resolve redox reactions into determine wheather a
half reactions.
reaction will proceed using
an activity series.
identify the oxidized and
reduced compounds and
elements and the oxidizing
agent and redkucing agent in
a redox reaction.