CHEMISTRY 20 COURSE OUTLINE 2011/2012
textbook: Merrill Chemistry Smoot, Smith and Price ISBN 0-02-825527-5
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, nuclear properties of atoms and descriptive organic chemistry. . Successful completion
of this course should prepare the student for grade 12 level chemistry. The successful student should have
developed strong 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 Ch. 1-3 (selected parts)
problem solving / calculations in chemistry
Develop an understanding of how knowledge is obtained, evaluated, refined and
changed within chemistry ; applying scientific processes in chemistry
UNIT 2
ATOMIC STRUCTURE/NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY Ch. 4,5,28(selected parts)
development of ideas about the structure of matter /models of the atom
Identify the relationships among the components of the atom/ atomic particles
quantum mechanics and the modern concept of the atom/electron configurations
isotopes, atomic number, mass number, average atomic mass
radioactivity, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion
using half-life equations, writing nuclear equations;
describe uses for radioactive nuclides and possible future uses of nuclear reactions
UNIT 3
PERIODIC TABLE/PERIODIC TRENDS Ch. 6,7,10,11
Examine how elements are described and classified
elements and their properties/use of the periodic table
chemical families and arrangement of the periodic table
descriptive chemistry, periodic trends, properties of selected elements
UNIT 4
MOLE CONCEPT/CHEMICAL REACTIONS, STOICHIOMETRY (Ch 8,9)
Avogadro’s Number and the Mole
Molar mass and applications of the mole
Mass/Mole conversions
Percent composition by mass
Empirical and Molecular Formulas
Identifying Reaction Types
Predicting products of reactions
Mass to Mass Stoichiometry calculations
Limiting Reagent Problems and Percent Yield
UNIT 5
BONDING/INTERMOLECULAR FORCES Ch. 12,13,14
study of different types of chemical bonds within molecules
representation of bonds using lewis structures
introductory study of intermolecular forces
Discuss the mechanics of bonding between atoms in a molecule
Examine the bonding between molecules or atoms in solid and liquid phases
Characteristics of the solid and liquid phases in kinetic theory
Energy relationships during phase changes
UNIT 6
KINETIC THEORY/PROPERTIES OF GASES (Ch. 18,19)
Characteristics of the gas phase
Molar volumes, STP and SATP conditions
Boyle’s law, Charles’ law, Gay-Lussac’s law and the ideal gas law
Study Avogadro’s hypothesis: define molar volume, explain and use the ideal gas
equation to solve for pressure, temperature, volume, moles, molar mass.
Compute stoichiometric problems using gas laws and molar volumes
UNIT 7
SOLUTIONS/STATES OF MATTER (Ch. 16,17,20 – selected parts)
investigate factors that influence solubility
properties of solutions
measuring the concentration of solutions
working with dissociation equations and molar concentration of ions
Pressure, molecules in motion, kinetic energy, temperature and states of matter
describe characteristics of solid substances – explain the relationship of melting
point to bonding type and solid crystal structure;
explain the properties of liquids and changes of state in terms of the kinetic theory;
UNIT 8
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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (Ch. 13, 29)
Recognize the difference between organic and inorganic substances.
Name hydrocarbons using the IUPAC system.
Compare straight-chain, branched-chain, and cyclic organic molecules
Draw structural formulas for hydrocarbons.
Identify important properties of different types of hydrocarbons.
Identify some important uses of organic substances.
Classify organic compounds based on their functional groups- organic oxygen
compounds and organic nitrogen compounds
Introduction to organic reaction types
Materials Required:
Merrill 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 %
Missed Classes: you are responsible for any missed work – check the website for scheduled assignments.
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 properly for exams, and put
solid 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.