AP Chemistry
Text
Chemistry. Zumdahl, Steven S., and Zumdahl, Susan A., Boston, New York: Houghton Mifflin,
2007. 7th edition.
Overview and Objectives
AP Chemistry is a second year general chemistry course. Prerequisites for the course include
Honors Chemistry and concurrent enrollment in at least Trigonometry. This course is designed to
provide a rigorous first year college chemistry experience both conceptually and in the lab.
Students will deepen their understanding of scientific phenomena as they improve their critical
thinking and problem solving skills.
Course Design
As this is a second year course, students have completed Honors Chemistry and enter AP
Chemistry with knowledge of:
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Matter, Energy, and Scientific Method
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Measurement, metric system, scientific notation, significant figures
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Atomic Theory
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Electron Configuration
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Chemical bonding
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Nomenclature
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Formula Calculations
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Chemical reactions/ equations
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Simple net ionic equations
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Stoichiometry
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Concentration and solution
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Gas Laws
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Periodic trends
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Oxidation/ reduction Equilibrium
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Acids and Bases
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Nuclear Chemistry.
This course reviews the concepts taught in honors and then extends the student’s understanding
and sharpens his/ her problem solving abilities. Additional topics are taught in AP Chemistry.
Grading
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First Trimester Grades will be weighted as follows:
HW, Labs, and Quizzes: 30%
Tests: 60%
Trimester Final: 10%
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Report card grades will be based on 90-100% (A), 80-89% (B), 70-79% (C), 60-69% (D),
and 59% and below (F).
AP Exam Review
To help with time management on the exam, the class will take practice AP exams in the Spring.
Additionally, practice exam questions and study packets will be distributed and reviewed.
Curriculum Overview
Following each chapter is a general list of the main topics included in that chapter.
Month
Chapter (Approx. time needed)
August/
Ch. 1 – Chemical Foundations (1 wk)
September Scientific method,
measurement,
significant figures,
dimensional analysis,
temperature, density,
classification of matter
Ch. 2 – Atoms, Molecules, and Ions (1 ½
wks.)
Atomic Theory,
history and structure of atom,
molecules and ions,
nomenclature
Ch. 22 – Organic (sections 1 – 4) (1/2 – 1
wk.)
Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes,
aromatic hydrocarbons,
hydrocarbon derivatives
Ch. 3 – Stoichiometry (2 wks.)
The mole,
molar mass,
percent composition,
chemical equations,
stoichiometric calculations
October
Ch. 4 – Types of Chemical Reactions (3
wks)
Synthesis, decomposition, single and double
replacement, combustion,
Acid/base,
Precipitation (including net ionic),
redox
and Solution Stoichiometry
Midterm
November Ch. 5 – Gases (1 ½ wks)
Gas Laws, Kinetic-molecular theory,
effusion, diffusion
Ch. 6 - Thermochemistry (2 – 2 ½ wks)
Enthalpy,
Tests/ Quizes
Approximately 1 Test per Chapter
And 1 Lab per Chapter
December
January
February
calorimetry,
Hess’s Law
Ch. 7 – Atomic Structure and Periodicity
(1 wk.)
Electromagnetic Radiation,
Quantum numbers,
orbital shapes and energies,
Aufbau, Pauli, Hund,
Polyelectronic atoms,
periodic trends (atomic and ionic size,
ionization energy, electron affinity,
electronegativity)
Ch. 8 – Bonding: General Concepts (2
wks.)
Types of chemical bonds,
polarity,
bond energies,
Lewis structures,
resonance,
VSEPR
Ch 9 – Covalent Bonding: Orbitals (1
wk.)
Hybridization,
localized electron model
Ch. 10 – Liquids and Solids ( 1 wk.)
Intermolecular forces,
liquids,
solids,
vapor pressure,
change of state,
phase diagrams
Ch. 11 Properties of Solutions (1 wk.)
Heat of solution,
solubility,
vapor pressure of solutions,
colligative properties
Ch. 12 Chemical Kinetics (1 ½ wks.)
Reaction rates,
rate laws,
reaction mechanisms,
catalysis
Ch. 13 Chemical Equilibrium (2 – 2 ½
wks.)
Equilibrium constant,
March
April
May
equilibrium expressions,
heterogeneous equlibria,
LeChatelier
Finish Ch 13.
Ch. 14 – Acid Strength (1 wk)
Arrhrnius, Bronsted-Lowry
acid strength,
pH of strong and weak acids/ bases
polyprotic acids,
effect of structure on acid-base properties,
Lewis Acids
Ch. 15 – Acid – Base Equilibria (2 wks.)
Common-ion effect,
buffer solutions,
titrations,
indicators
Ch. 16 Spontaneity, Entropy, and Free
Energy (2 wks.)
Spontaneous processes and entropy,
2nd law of thermodynamics,
free energy an its applications
Ch. 17 Electrochemistry (2 wks.)
Galvanic cells,
reduction potentials,
cell potential, work, free energy
Nernst equation
Ch. 18 The Nucleus (2-3 days)
nuclear stability,
radioactive decay,
fission and fusion,
nuclear equations
Students to read on own chapters 19,
20, and 21
Review for AP Exam
AP Exam
Final
Labs
The laboratory component is required for all students. Labs are performed in pairs. Students are
required to complete a pre-lab assignment, perform the lab, and then answer related questions
and make appropriate calculations. Students will follow laboratory safety guidelines at all times.
They will also be familiar with laboratory equipment and responsible for its safe handling. All
labs are graded by the teacher.
Supplemental Resources
Chemistry: Principles and Reactions. Masterson and Hurley, 5th Edition
The Ultimate Chemical Equations Handbook, Hague and Smith, 2001
Laboratory Experiments for Advanced Placement Chemistry, Sally Vonderbrink, 2001
Experimental Chemistry, Hall, 6th Edition
Fast Track to a 5: Preparing for the AP Chemistry Examination, Tina Ohn-Sabatello, Gordan
Morlan, Sheldon Knoespel, 2006
Multiple-Choice and Free-Response Questions in Preparation for the AP Chemistry Examination,
Peter E. Demmin and David W. Hostage, 5th Edition
Retesting Policy for Mr. Patch
We at Century High School believe that students should practice effective study skills by attending
class regularly, participating in class, taking effective notes, completing all assignments, and
studying prior to taking tests.
We at Century High School believe that effective study skills are important to maximize student
achievement. If for some reason a student does not exhibit a sufficient level of mastery on a test, a
retest may be offered based on the following policy.
Retests will NOT be offered after the end of the trimester.
Finals may NOT be retaken.
Any regular classroom test may be retaken at the student’s request regardless of original score.
Retests may NOT be offered during the regularly scheduled class time.
The student may review the original graded test prior to retesting.
The highest of the retest score or the original score will be entered in the grade book.
The retest may be composed of different questions or it may be a scrambled version of the original
test.
A test may only be retaken once.
All retests must be completed prior to the last 2 weeks of the trimester.
Any retesting of tests administered during the last 2 weeks of the trimester must be completed prior
to the end of the trimester.
Missing Assignment Policy for Mr. Patch
We at Century High School believe that students should complete assignments on or before the due
date designated by the teacher.
We at Century High School believe that the completion of assignments is important to maximize
student achievement. If for some reason a student does not meet the due date for assignments, the
assignment will be considered missing and is still expected to be completed and turned in.
SD 25 Policy 8130 Work Make-Up Privileges summarizes:
In the case of pre-arranged absences such as athletic competitions, music contests, etc. or planned
personal or family emergencies with administrative approval, including medical absences where the
student has received assignments and/or participated in test reviews in advance, all missed school
work (including the missed test) is due the day the student returns to school.
In the case of unexpected absences such as student illness, funerals, or other family emergencies as
defined in District policy, excused absences allow for students to have one day for each school day
absent plus one day to make up all assignments and tests.
Key to your grades in the grade book:
 “Blank”o Means that the assignment may or may not have been collected, but the grade has not
yet been entered in the grade book.
o This assignment does not affect your overall grade in the class.
 “M” –
o Means that the assignment has been collected and a grade of “0” is factored in your
overall grade in the class.
o The “M” indicates that you may still submit the assignment for full credit so long as
the established deadline has NOT passed.
 “0” o The assignment has been collected, graded, and the established deadline has passed.
o A “0” is factored in your overall grade in the class.
o The assignment may no longer be turned in for any credit.