CHEMISTRY

Class Introduction:

A beginning course that will include a study of the following concepts: atomic structure, mole concepts, chemical periodicity, writing formulas and equations, nomenclature of compounds, chemical bonding, use of symbols, valence, physical and chemical properties, elements, mixtures and compounds, kinetic molecular theory of solids, liquid and gases.

The second semester will include the additional major concepts: oxidation, reduction, reaction rates, acids, bases, pH, ionization, stoichiometry, heat of reactions, gas laws, molar concentrations, solutions and solublities.

Laboratory skills will include: measure mass and volume, measure temperature, measure melting point and boiling point, filtering and decanting, graphing, interpretation of data, observation, description, recording, measuring pH, titration, pressure of gases, calorimetry, and preparation of solutions