SYLLABUS
Due to the high demand nature of the AP course, we will concentrate on only the MOST
important and DIFFICULT concepts for any given topic during class. HOWEVER, the other ideas
are still NECESSARY for complete understanding. Therefore, chapters must be read and
chapter questions and calculations must be completed.
Start the reading and chapter questions on the first day the topic is introduced. Try
to keep up by doing 4-5 questions per day until all are completed.
YOU are responsible for your learning. If you run in to difficulty, it is YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY to ask questions and seek tutoring assistance. Class time will usually not
provide time for these activities.
CHAPTER ASSIGNMENTS
Calculations
 Calculations / questions assigned provide practice for you to master a technique, or
concept combine ideas and may use multiple ideas. These items require that you show
all work, or give a complete explanation. (The answers for the ODD items are given in the
back of the textbook. If you do not get the correct answer, rework the calculations until
you do.)
Reading Summary
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As you read each section of a chapter, summarize the main points of each section noting
new concepts, applying old ideas to new, and noting any new vocabulary. Bulleted
summaries are fine.
Except for summer chapters, the QUESTIONS and READING SUMMARIES are due on
the day of the chapter test. They (combined) are worth 20 points [If you complete this
work earlier you have time to ask questions about anything you do not understand]
Ebbing and Gammon 8th Ed.
SHOW all of your work.
Give complete explanations.
Ch. 1 Chemistry and Measurement [SUMMER]
10, 13, 18, 27, 34, 46, 52, 56, 60, 62, 72, 84, 95, 104, 120, 131, 147
DUE by June 30
Ch. 2 Atoms Molecules and Ions [SUMMER]
DUE by July 31
1, 11, 13, 15-18, 26, 38, 42, 43, 52abce, 60, 63, 64, 66, 70, 71, 80, 86, 92, 96, 97, 104, 108, 112,
113, 116, 118, 120, 128, 134
Ch. 3 Calculations with Chemical Formulas and Equations [SUMMER] DUE 1st day of class
3, 6, 8, 10, 15-17, 19ab, 28ad, 32ad, 36ad, 39, 40abe, 49, 50, 56, 61, 62, 70, 78, 85, 87, 88, 101,
108, 113, 120ac
Ch. 4 Chemical Reactions
2, 5, 6, 11, 12, 20, 27, 31, 34, 37, 45ab, 52, 56, 89, 90, 93, 95, 100, 101, 111, 120, 131
PLUS Ch. 22: 82a-d, 122
Ch. 5 The Gaseous State
15, 17, 20, 23, 25, 27a-d, 30a, 34, 40, 48, 50, 57, 59, 60, 61, 74, 77, 79, 80, 86, 101, 102, 122,
123, 131
Ch. 6 Thermochemistry
6, 9, 13, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 41, 50, 52, 58, 71, 76, 80, 96, 111, 125, 126
Ch 7 Quantum Theory of the Atom
2, 5, 10, 13, 18, 19, 30, 33, 35, 36, 38, 43-46, 48, 58, 63, 64, 85-87, 94, 95
Ch. 8 Electron Configuration and Periodicity
6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 24, 27, 28, 30, 33, 35, 44, 46, 55-58, 68, 75, 76
PLUS Ch 9: 33, 37, 40
Ch. 9 Ionic and Covalent Bonding
5, 9, 10, 14, 16, 23-25, 39, 40, 47- 50, 55-59, 64, 66, 68, 69, 78, 82, 98
PLUS Ch 24: 14abcf
Ch 10 Molecular Geometry and Chemical Bonding Theory
2, 4, 7, 8, 17, 22, 24, 27, 28a-c, 33, 37-40, 43, 46, 51, 54, 63, 86, 88
PLUS Ch 24: 14abcd
Ch 11 States of Matter; Liquids and Solids
3, 6, 9, 13, 23, 32, 34, 40, 47, 52, 53, 55, 58, 63, 65, 70, 74, 95, 97, 104abd
PLUS Ch 24: 14adef
Ch 15 Chemical Equilibrium
2, 3, 4, 9, 15, 18, 23, 31, 38, 53, 59, 65, 67, 71, 87, 95, 101, 107
Ch 16 Acids and Bases
6-8, 17, 25, 37, 41, 51, 67, 76, 80, 85, 93, 99, 105
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Ch 17 Acid-Base Equilibria
1, 4-6, 10, 15, 20, 25, 31, 36, 47, 53, 61, 63, 65, 71, 77, 81, 87, 91, 97, 105, 109, 113, 117
PLUS Ch 4: 89, 97, 98, Ch 22: 53, 93, 94
Ch 18 Solubility and Complex-ion Equilibria
1, 3, 7, 13, 17, 21, 23, 35, 47, 53, 55, 59, 71, 77, 89, 95, 99, 101
Ch 19 Thermodynamics and Equilibrium
4, 8, 19, 27, 31, 38, 45, 47, 51, 59, 63, 65, 69, 71, 81, 85, 95, 97, 103,
Ch 14 Rates of Reaction
1, 6, 17, 25, 29, 32, 37, 43, 47, 49, 53, 57, 63, 71, 75, 77, 79, 83, 85, 89, 97, 105, 109, 113, 123
If time permits…
Ch 12 Solutions
19-21, 29, 35, 27, 41, 49, 57, 63, 67, 77, 83, 87, 99, 109, 115
Ch 24 Organic Chemistry
14, 15, 21, 23, 25, 27, 33, 39, 43, 47, 49, 55, 61, 67
Dear
Enclosed, please find a copy of the tentative syllabus for AP Chemistry,
and AP Chemistry Lab. The first seven labs will be performed during the
summer enrichment sessions. Note that there are three chapters assigned for
independent summer work. These chapters review some basic concepts and
math skills that were covered in the academic chemistry class. Refer to your
notebooks and text for assistance. You will be issued the AP text prior to
summer vacation.
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Chapter 1 questions are due by June 30.
Chapter 2 questions are due by July 31.
Chapter 3 questions will be collected on the first day of class.
The June /July assignments may be mailed / e-mailed to me at the following
addresses:
Mrs. Kimberly McWherter
617 W. 5th Ave.
Derry, PA 15627
E-mail:
kmcwherter@wiu.k12.pa.us
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If you have questions or concerns call me.
Phone #: 724 - 694 – 2004
You will work very hard in AP Chem. I will try to work just as hard to help you
excel in the class.
Work hard. Be positive. You CAN achieve.
Remember, I recommended you for this class because I believe in you.
K.R. McWherter