Chemistry 20
Course Outline
Glenmary School Semester 1, 2012
Instructor: Mr. Denis Gagnon
Introduction:
Chemical change and matter are the themes common to all the units in Chemistry 20. An understanding of
the nature of matter and an analysis of its changes is essential for understanding what is happening and for
predicting what will happen; control of change is essential for the design of technological systems. The
principles of conservation of mass and energy help to predict and explain the changes that occur in a closed
system. Observations that provide evidence to support theories are stressed through experimentation and
linking empirical and theoretical knowledge.
General Objectives:
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Gain an increased understanding of the nature of chemistry and use the scientific method to
answer questions and solve problems.
Develop awareness of the impact of chemistry and related technologies on society, the
economy and upon the local and global environment.
Develop safe and efficient laboratory skills, and demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively
with others.
Be able to apply the knowledge and skills learned in class to choices and decisions involving
science and technology, at home, or in the workplace.
Students will gain the ability to make informed decisions about further career studies and
careers in science.
Unit 1:
Matter & Change
Review of science 10 chemistry section
Bonding
Lewis diagrams & structural formulas
Intermolecular forces
Unit exam about September 28th 2012
Unit 2:
Gases
Properties of gases
Gas laws and molar volume calculations
Unit exam about October 26th 2012
Unit 3:
Solutions, Acids and Bases
Properties of solution
Concentration measures and calculations
Solution reactions
Properties of acids and bases
pH and pOH
indicators
Unit exam about November 22nd 2012
Unit 4:
Stoichiometry
Mole/molar mass calculations
Gas stoichiometry
Gravimetric and solution stoichiometry
Gravimetric analysis
acid-base titrations and titration curves
Unit exam about December 21st 2012
Final review
1-3
30 days
4
16 days
5-6
30 days
7-8
30 days
Chemistry 20
Course Outline
Glenmary School Semester 1, 2012
Requirements for Success
1. ATTENDANCE: Students must make every effort to attend all classes. Regular attendance is one of
the most important factors for academic success. Lateness is a form of disrespect. If you are late,
you are still expected to attend class. Go to the office and get a late slip. Enter the room quietly, sit
down and get to work. Do not disrupt the class.
2. STUDY: Regular studying and review of course material at home and preparation for quizzes and
tests is essential. What this means is that students begin preparing for their test at least 5 days before its
scheduled date. Studying should be around 45 min per night, going from general to more specific.
Check Chem 20 procedures for a more detailed outline.
3. RESPONSIBLE: Students are responsible to obtain and/or make up all missed readings, notes,
materials, assignments, quizzes and/or labs during any absence. Students may obtain missed items
from the “while you were away folder” in addition to other students or the instructor at an appropriate
time so as not to disturb the class. All materials can be found on my website as well. You can either
click on the link on our school website or go on the following site:
https://sites.google.com/site/mrdenishomeworkpage/
4. QUESTION: Be sure to ask questions to clarify concepts. Tutorial is every day before and after
school. Please make an appointment with your teacher to ensure that you get the help that you
need.
5. BEHAVIOUR: Mature and considerate behaviour is expected in class. Students who do not meet an
acceptable standard of behaviour will not be permitted to continue disrupting others.
Assessment:
Unit A – 18%
Unit B – 15%
Unit C – 31%
Unit D – 31%
Lab/skills – 5 %
There will also be a mid-term. The midterm can replace the unit exams if students.
Each Unit mark will be divided as follow:
Final Exam
Performance
Assessments
Unit Tests
Quizzes
This will be scheduled for the end of the
semester and cover all units.
Each unit will have a performance assessment
task. This type of assessment allows students to
have more choice as to how they show that they
have met the outcomes of the Unit
Each Unit will have a pencil and paper unit test.
Students will have at least a week’s notice for
such tests.
During the course of each unit there will be a
series of pencil paper quizzes each with at least
a day’s notice
35%
25%
40%
Formative (will influence your
summative work)
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Chemistry 20
Course Outline
Glenmary School Semester 1, 2012
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