Chemistry
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1
Semester Review
Darren Dressen
LAHS
College Placement Chemistry
Don’t Be This Cat!
About one week ago I thought ……
Chapter 3
Scientific Measurement
• Be able to convert back and forth
between regular and scientific notation
• Be able to convert back and forth
between oC and Kelvin
Chapter 4: Atomic Theory
• Know the numbers of protons, electrons,
and neutrons in a given atom
• Understand the model of the atom in terms
of its geography of particles and charge
• Understand concept of atomic number
• Know what an isotope is
Chapter 25: Nuclear Chemistry
• Explain the difference between fission
and fusion
• Be able to identify alpha, beta, or gamma
particles
• Be able to complete a nuclear reaction
Chapter 25: Nuclear Chemistry
• Explain the difference between fission
and fusion
• Be able to identify alpha, beta, or gamma
particles
• Be able to complete a nuclear reaction
Chapter 5: Electrons in Atoms
• Be able to determine number of valence electrons
• Identify electron configurations of atoms
• Know everything there is to know about electrons
• Understand Einstein’s and Planck’s concept of
quanta
Cathode
Ray Tube
Chapter 6: Periodic Law
• Understand properties
of various families and
groups from the
periodic table
• Be able to identify
correct ions when
looking at the periodic
table
• Know your periodic
trends
Chapter 7: Ionic Bonding
• Be able to identify electron configurations
of ions
• Understand the concept of the ionic bond
• Be able to identify atoms likely to form
ionic bonds with each other
Chapter 8: Covalent Bonding
• Look at a chemical formula and be able to
count the number of individual atoms
• Identify lone pairs on Lewis structures
• Be able to look at a molecular formula
and determine its Lewis dot structure
• Understand VSEPR theory
Chapter 9: Nomenclature of Chemicals
• When looking at a chemical formula, be able to
determine charge on an individual atom
• Be able to identify incorrect chemical formulas
• Be able to match a written chemical name with
a chemical formula
Chapter 11: Chemical Reactions
• Know the different reaction types and be
able to identify them
• Be able to balance chemical equations
Don’t Be Unprofessional: Come Prepared
• Bring several sharpened pencils and eraser
• Don’t forget your notecard(s)
• Bring your periodic table with reference
sheet (ref. sheet on back)
• Bring your own scientific calculator, you
cant use your phone!!!
• Arrive early