Advanced Placement Chemistry · 2011 Summer Assignment
Mr. David Arvizu · Central High School East · Room 1504
darvizu@centralusd.k12.ca.us
Thank you for choosing to enroll in AP Chemistry. I look forward to a great year of
chemistry. In order to ensure the best start for everyone next fall, I have prepared a
summer assignment that reviews basic chemistry concepts. To complete the required
summer assignment you will need to obtain following textbooks from the CHSE library:
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Chemistry by Zumdahl and Zumdahl (7th ed.)
Student Solutions Guide to accompany Chemistry by Hummel, Zumdahl
and Zumdahl (7th ed.)
Pick up the following resource from Mr. Arvizu in Room 1504 prior to leaving for summer
break.
• Chemistry Study Guide by Zumdahl, Zumdahl and Kelter
Summer assignment:
The summer assignment is a required component of the course and is due at the
beginning of the first class of the fall term. Remember, more important than simply
doing the assignment, is that you actually understand the concepts. The solutions
guide, study guide and internet resources are there to help you in this process.
Answer the Review Questions in complete sentences. Use flash cards to help you
with the memorization of ions. Please do not put it off until the last minute. Testing on
this assignment will take place shortly after we return from summer break.
1. Concepts in Chemistry
A. Chapter 1: Chemical Foundations
i. Read Chapter 1: Measuring techniques, factor-label method for conversions,
significant figures
ii. Chapter 1 Homework: Review Questions: pages 29-30 (1-10); Exercises (28,
30, 32, 36, 46, 49, 53, 60, 61, 63, 67, 70, 71)
B. Chapter 2: Atoms, molecules and ions
i. Read Chapter 2: Atoms, ions, periodic table, valences, writing formulas and
naming compounds (nomenclature)
ii. Chapter 2 Homework: Review Questions: pages 68-69 (1-10); Exercises (28,
31, 33, 50, 64, 66, 70, 72, 73, 75, 76, 80, 82)
C. Chapter 3: Stoichiometry
i. Read Chapter 3: Counting by weighing, the mole, Avogadro's number,
percent composition, empirical formulas, balancing equations, limiting reagent
ii. Chapter 3 Homework: Review Questions 1-10; p. 114-115; Exercises (27, 32,
50, 62, 64, 68, 69, 76, 80, 83, 84)
DUE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED
2. Memorization and Naming (Chapter 2)
Chemistry is not all about memorization, however having these items memorized is
essential for success in learning the concepts covered in the course. Make flash
cards, have your friends and family quiz you, take the lists with you on vacation, or
do whatever it takes to get this information firmly planted in your head. These same
techniques will help with naming as well, but make sure not to just memorize the
naming rules, instead put the rules into actual practice. Do not wait until the week
before school begins.
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Table 2.3 (page 58) - Common Monoatomic Cations and Anions
Table 2.4 (page 59) - Common Type II Cations (Transition Metals)
Table 2.5 (page 62) - Polyatomic Ions (including name, symbol and charge)
Table 2.6 (page 64) - Prefixes Used to Indicate Number in Chemical Compounds
Section 2.8 (pages 57-67) Naming and Writing Formulas of Ionic Compounds,
Covalent Compounds and Acids
3. Internet Resources
General Chemistry Sites:
http://chemteam.info/ChemTeamIndex.html
www.chemmybear.com
http://www.collegeboard.com/ap/students/chemistry/index.html
http://www.sciencegeek.net/APchemistry/index.shtml
Videos (Very helpful if you are having trouble understanding the homework)
http://docott.com/files.141/screencasts/
Quizzes (multiple choice and free response practice):
http://www.adriandingleschemistrypages.com/apquiz.html
Study Cards:
http://www.chemmybear.com/stdycrds.html
4. Summer Study Session: Tuesday, August 2 (9am - 11am)
We will have a summer study session to answer any questions that you may have
regarding the summer assignment. This is your opportunity to meet with me and get
your questions answered prior to turning in the summer assignment.
5. Student Information Sheet
Please complete the Student Information Sheet and turn it in with the rest of the
summer assignment the first day of class.
DUE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Student Information Sheet
Full Name: ____________________________________________________ Grade: _______________
Email: ________________________________________ Cell Phone: ___________________________
I signed up for AP Chemistry because... Check all that apply.
I like science and I want to pursue a science career in college.
I want to enhance my GPA.
My friends are taking it, and they encouraged me to take it.
My parents encouraged, advised, recommended, etc.
My counselor advised me.
I like to challenge myself by taking difficult courses.
I don’t know.
Other (explain):
What do you expect to learn from this class? ______________________________________________
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Science background information: Enter the grades you received for any of the SCIENCE courses you
have taken so far. If you don’t remember the grade enter ‘IDR’. Mark an ‘X’ if you are currently enrolled
in the course.
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