SCH4UE/G
Magwood
AP Chemistry - Grade 12
Course Outline
This course, in conjunction with grade 11 chemistry, is designed to be the equivalent of first-year general
chemistry course. It also prepares the student for the College Board AP Chemistry Exam. Successful
completion (criteria vary) of the AP exam and satisfactory completion of the laboratory component of AP
chemistry course should allow the student to apply for first-year credit at most universities.
Teacher Office Hours: 12:00 PM - 12:40 PM or contact by Email (see www.lisgar.net/magwood/).
Text Book: Chemistry 12 (Nelson Publishing); replacement cost is $103.74
Units of Study
1) Atomic Structure and Molecular Architecture
Modern atomic theory and Quantum Mechanics
Bonding: VSEPR, orbitals
States of Matter, Intramolecular and intermolecular forces, physical and chemical properties.
2) Organic Chemistry
Hydrocarbons: structure and IUPAC nomenclature, functional groups, isomers
Other organic compounds: nomenclature, structures, synthesis, and reactions
Chemical reactions with hydrocarbons and other organic compounds
3) Energy and Reaction Rates
Enthalpy; conservation of energy and heats of reaction; physical, chemical
Reaction rates; reaction mechanisms; collision theory and activation energy
Nuclear reactions and nuclear energy
4) Chemical Equilibrium
Equilibria, Quantitative aspects of equilibria; equilibrium expressions and constants
LeChatelier's principle
Solubility and solubility product constants
Acid/base equilibria, titration, and neutralization.
5) Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
Electrochemical terminology and conventions; half-cell reactions and Eo values
Predicting redox reactions; oxidation numbers; electrolytic processes
Balancing redox reactions
Electrochemical cells
6) Summative Performance Assessment
Group Project on the chemistry and compounds of selected elements. Due on December 19.
Summative Labs (2 days). Final full week of classes.
7) AP Exam preparation and tutorials. Semester 2, outside of class time; schedule to follow.
Evaluation
All work will be graded in one or more of the four learning categories. The weighting for each
assignment, test, lab, or project will depend on the number of points out of which it is graded. Major
assignments, labs, and projects will be accompanied by a grading rubric. Small quizzes will be given at
the beginning of most classes. Major tests will be given at the end of each section.
25% Knowledge and Understanding
25% Thinking and Inquiry
10% Communication
10% Making Connections
30% Summative Assessment: 25% Final Exam + 5% Performance Assessment