Chemistry I Honors Syllabi
2011-2012
Mrs. Dorr
METS
Curricular Goals- Students in Chemistry I & Honors should be able to:
1. make predictions based on regularities in chemistry.
2. select appropriate methods of analysis of compounds and rationalize the results of experimental data.
3. use common lab tools in chemistry.
4. apply mathematical principles in the solving of chemical problems.
5. report experimental results in writing through the form of a formal lab report.
6. explain energy changes in chemical reactions.
7. explain how the atomic structure determines the chemical properties of elements.
8. apply the law of conservation of mass in stoichiometry, balancing equations, and formula writing.
Unit 1:
Chemical Fundamentals- 10 blocks Chapters 1, 2, 8, 9
General Aim:
To describe the properties of matter, name compounds and make chemical calculations.
Content:
-Matter (Properties & Changes)
-Formulas & Nomenclature
-Measurement
-Temperature Scales
-SI Units & Prefixes
-Density
Assessment: Quiz on Formulas & Nomenclature, Quiz on Metric Conversions, Unit Test
Unit 2:
Atomic Theory & The Mole- 10 blocks Chapters 4, 11, 25
General Aim:
To gain an understanding of the development of atomic structure and to study nuclear
particles, half life and radioactive decay.
Content:
-History of development of the Atomic Theory
-Structure of the Atom
-Subatomic particles
-Types of radiation
-Types of nuclear reactions
-The mole
-Two step problems
-Percent composition
-Empirical & molecular formulas
Assessment: Quiz on atomic structure, Quiz on mole conversions and percent composition, Unit
Test
Unit 3:
Electron Configurations & Periodic Properties- 7 blocks Chapters 5, 6, 7
General Aim:
To describe the electronic arrangement within an element and to account for the
periodicity of the elements.
Content:
-Electromagnetic radiation
-Planck’s theory
-Wave/Particle theory
-Bohr model
-Electron rules
-Quantum numbers and orbitals
-Electron configuration rules
-Electron configurations and dot diagrams for atoms
-Periodic Trends in ionization energy, atomic radius, ionic radius, and electronegativity
Assessment: Quiz on electromagnetic radiation, Lab Quiz on flame tests and Atomic Emission
Spectra, Quiz on Electron Configurations, Create your own Periodic Table Project (Students develop a logic
puzzle using periodic trends and terms as clues), and Independent Periodic Table Project
Unit 4:
Chemical Bonding & Review of Formulas & Nomenclature- 4 blocks Chapters 8, 9
General Aim:
To characterize chemical compounds according to the type of bonding and the structure
of molecules.
Content:
-Types of chemical bonds & why they form
-Ionic bonds
-Covalent bonds
-Metallic bonds
-Review of formulas and nomenclature
Assessment: Quiz on formulas and names, Lab Quiz on properties of ionic and covalent
compounds, Unit Test
Unit 5:
Reactions & Balancing Equations- 6 blocks Chapter 10
General Aim:
To predict the type of reaction and to observe the Law of Conservation of Mass through
balancing equations.
Content:
-Types of reactions (synthesis, decomposition, single and double replacement,
combustion)
-Balancing equations according to the Law of Conservation of Mass
Assessment: Quiz on writing chemical equations, Quiz on balancing equations, Quiz on Law of
Conservation of Mass lab, Unit test
Unit 6:
Stoichiometry-7 blocks Chapter 12
General Aim:
To calculate quantities of materials reacted or produced in chemical reactions.
Content:
-Review mole concept
-Review percent composition, empirical & molecular formulas
-Mass to Mass calculations
-Volume to volume calculations
-Percent yield
Assessment: Stoichiometry quiz, Unit Test
Unit 7:
Kinetic Theory & Gas Laws- 8 blocks Chapters 13, 14
General Aim:
To investigate the laws and models that describe the properties and behavior of gases.
Content:
-Kinetic Molecular Theory
-Gas laws (Boyle, Charles, Guy Lussac, Dalton, Graham, Avogadro)
-Gas stoichiometry
-Real gases
Assessment: Lab quiz on Gay-Lussac’s Law Lab, Quiz on Kinetic Molecular Theory, Unit Test
Unit 8:
Solids, Liquids, and Phase Changes- 4 blocks Chapters 13, 16
General Aim:
To describe the intermolecular forces responsible for properties of liquids and solids and
the process of changing from one state to another.
Content:
-Intermolecular forces
-Liquids
-Solids
-Heating/Cooling curve
-Phase diagrams
Assessment: Presentations (students must work in small groups to act out being a solid, liquid,
or gas without speaking), Lab quiz on heating/cooling curve of water, Unit Test
Unit 9:
Solutions & Solubility-6 blocks Chapter 15
General Aim:
To investigate the properties of solutions.
Content:
-Solution composition
-Concentrations of solutions
-Dilutions
-Solubility
-Factors that affect solubility
-Colligative properties
-Vapor pressure
Assessment: Lab quiz on Ice Cream Lab (Freezing Point Depression), Unit Test
Unit 10:
Acids & Bases-8 blocks Chapter 19
General Aim:
To analyze the interactions of acids and bases.
Content:
-Acid-Base models (Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, Lewis)
-Equilibrium Constants Ka, Kb, Kw
Assessment: Acid-Base Titration Lab Report (counts as test grade), Unit test
Unit 11:
Energy, Thermochemistry & Kinetics- 6 blocks Chapters 16, 17, 18
General Aim:
To measure and predict the rates of chemical reactions and to investigate the
characteristics of chemical equilibrium.
Content:
-Reaction rates
-Reaction mechanisms
-Collision model
-Catalysts
-Applications of K
-Le Chatelier’s Principle
Assessment: Quiz on writing rate constant expressions, Quiz on collision theory, Quiz on
applications of equilibrium constant, Unit Test
Unit 12:
Oxidation/Reduction- 4 blocks Chapters 20, 21
General Aim:
To consider the theoretical basis of oxidation-reduction reactions.
Content:
-Oxidation Reduction reactions
-Balancing Redox Rxns. thru the half rxn method
-Electrochemical cells
-Electrolytic cells
-Standard electrode potentials
-Applications of electrolysis
Assessment: Web Quest (counts as two quiz grades), Redox Lab quiz, Unit Test
Unit 13:
Nuclear Chemistry- 2 blocks Chapter 25
General Aim:
To study nuclear reactions and alternative energy sources.
Content:
-Fission and Fusion reactions
-Breeder reactions
Assessment: Alternate energy sources Project- students present one energy source to the class
and explain the pros and cons with a visual aid, Quiz on nuclear equations