2012-2013 Course Syllabus
Grade 12 IB Chemistry
Teacher:
Darby Davis
Room
Number:
Hongqiao Campus A304
Office
Hours:
By Appointment
E-Mail
Address:
ddavis@scischina.org
Course
Website:
http://students.scisdragons.net/ddavis
School
Website:
www.scischina.org
Learning Resources:
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Class handouts
Power points
Teachers website
Study Guides
Classroom Expectations:
1- Lab top
2- Calculator (TI 83 or 84)
3- Science binder with extra blank paper for taking notes.
*Please note that it is mandatory to bring the above listed items to class every class.
Topics Covered Year 2:
Topic 7: Equilibrium
7.1 Dynamic equilibrium
7.2 The position of equilibrium
Topic 8: Acids and bases
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
Theories of acids and bases
Properties of acids and bases
Strong and weak acids and bases
The pH scale
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Topic 9: Oxidation and reduction
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
Introduction to oxidation and reduction
Redox equations
Reactivity
Voltaic cells
Electrolytic cells
Topic 10: Organic chemistry
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
Introduction
Alkanes
Alkenes
Alcohols
Halogenoalkanes
Reaction pathways
Topic 17: Equilibrium
17.1 Liquid–vapour equilibrium
17.2 The equilibrium law
Topic 18: Acids and bases
18.1
18.2
18.3
18.4
18.5
Calculations involving acids and bases
Buffer solutions
Salt hydrolysis
Acid–base titrations
Indicators
Topic 19: Oxidation and reduction
19.1 Standard electrode potentials
19.2 Electrolysis
Topic 20: Organic chemistry
20.1
20.2
20.3
20.4
20.5
20.6
Introduction
Nucleophilic substitution reactions
Elimination reactions
Condensation reactions
Reaction pathways
Stereoisomerism
In addition to these topics we will cover 2 options – to be determined at a later date!
Assessment:
 Hangzhou International School / Shanghai Community International School
Central Office: 1161 Hongqiao Road, Shanghai 200051 CHINA Phone: 86-21-6261-4338
Curriculum Website: www.scischina.org/curriculum
 Hangzhou International School / Shanghai Community International School
Central Office: 1161 Hongqiao Road, Shanghai 200051 CHINA Phone: 86-21-6261-4338
Curriculum Website: www.scischina.org/curriculum