Pacific Lutheran High School

Mrs. Nunley

Teacher Contact: mlcaanunley@earthlink.net

2011-2012

Course Summary:

This course is a standards-based study of the composition of matter and the changes, which occur in it. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of mathematical, analytical, data acquisition, and communication skills as well as interdisciplinary approaches to discovery.

Class Materials Needed:

Textbook - Addison-Wesley Chemistry

Various handouts

3 ring binder (1 1/2 in.) with college ruled paper and 5 dividers

Composition Notebook

Note cards

Black or Blue pens

No Whiteout or red pens

Mechanical pencil (For math related problems)

Eraser

Scientific Calculator (No cell phones, MP3, or iPods)

Other materials as needed for special projects

Assessment:

The semester grade will be calculated from points earned on:

	Chapter Tests and Quarter Project	35%
	Lab Composition Notebook (Lab Reports)	25%
	Semester Final	20%
	Three Ring Binder Notebook (Class notes, Book notes and Vocabulary)	10%
	Homework and Pop Quizzes	5%
	Class participation	5%

Course Sequence:

	Week 1-3	Matter, Change and Energy
		Definitions of Chemistry Divisions of Chemistry Basic Assumptions The Scientific Method Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge Matter Groups of Substances Energy Chemical Reactions The Law of Conservation of Mass
	Week 4-6	Scientific Measurement
		The Importance of Measurement Accuracy and Precision Sources of Error Significant Figures and Scientific Notation The Metric System Metric Units Length, Volume, Mass Measuring Density Specific Gravity Measuring Heat Specific Heat and Specific Heat Capacity
	Week 7-8	Atomic Structure
		Atoms Subatomic Particles The Structure of the Atom Atomic Number Mass Number Isotopes Atomic Mass
	Week 9-12	States of Matter
		The Motion of Particles According to the Kinetic Theory Kinetic Energy and Temperature Gas Pressure Conversions between various units of pressure Standard Temperature and Pressure Avogadro’s Hypothesis The Nature of Liquids Vaporization Boiling Point The Nature of Solids Phase Changes Crystals and the Unit Cell
	Week 13-14	Electron Configuration
		Atomic Models Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom Atomic Orbitals Electron Configurations
	Week 15-17	Chemical Periodicity
		Development of the Periodic Table Electron Configuration and Periodicity Periodic Trends in Ionization Energy in Electron Affinity in Ionic Size Electronegativity The Periodic Table of the Elements Noble Gases Alkali Metals and Alkaline Earth Metals Aluminum Group Carbon Group Nitrogen Group Oxygen Group Halogens and Hydrogen Transition Metals and Inner Transition Metals
	Week 18-20	Chemical Names and Formulas
		Define group, period, transition element, representative element Cations and Anions Law of Definite Proportions Ionic and Molecular Compounds Law of Multiple Proportion Using the periodic table to determine the charge of an ion Polyatomic ions and monatomic ions Chemical Formula Naming Ionic compounds
	Week 21-22	Ionic Bonds
		Valence electrons Stable electron configurations Anions Cations Ionic Bonds Ionic Compounds Metallic Bonds Alloys
	Week 23-24	Covalent Bonds
		Octet Rule Single Covalent Bonds Double Covalent Bonds Triple Covalent Bonds Coordinate Covalent Bonds Resonance VESPR Theory Polar Bonds and Molecules Intermolecular Attractions
	Week 25	Dimensional Analysis and Problem Solving

	Week 26	Science and Technology
		Moles Avogadro and Avogadro’s Number Gram formula mass, molar mass, molecular mass Percent Composition Empirical Formulas, Molecular Formulas
	Week 27-28	Chemical Reactions
		Writing Chemical Equations Identifying Reactants and Products Skeleton Equations and Balanced Equations Balancing Chemical Equations Combination Reactions Decomposition Reactions Single-Replacement Reactions Double-Replacement Reactions Combustion Reactions
	Week 29-30	Stoichiometry
		Interpreting Chemical Equations Mole-Mole Calculations Mass-Mass Calculations Other Stoichiometric Calculations Limiting Reagents Percent Yield The Law of Conservation of Energy
	Week 31-32	Behavior of Gases
		The effect on pressure of a gas By a change in the amount of gas By a change in volume By a change in temperature The effect of temperature of a gas with a change in volume Real Gases and Ideal Gases Gas Laws Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressure Boyle’s Law Charles’ Law Gay-Lussac’s Law The Ideal Gas Law Graham’s Law of Diffusion
	Week 33-34	Water and Aqueous Solutions
		The Water Molecule Surface Properties of Water Aqueous Solutions Solvation Water of Hydration Suspensions and Colloids
	Week 35-36	Properties of Solutions
		Solution Formation Solubility Concentrations Saturated, unsaturated, and supersaturated solutions Henry’s Law Molality and Mole Fraction Preparations of dilute solutions from concentrated solutions %V/V and %M/V Calculations Boiling Point and Freezing Point Changes
	If the pace	of the class is faster than expected then we will cover the following topics:
		Reaction Rates and Equilibrium
		Collision Theory Rates of Reactions Entropy Spontaneous Reactions and Non-Spontaneous Reactions Free Energy Reversible Reactions Chemical Equilibrium Equilibrium Constants Le Chatelier’s Principle
		Acids and Bases
		Properties of Acids and Bases Ionization of Water pH Arrhenius acids and bases Bronsted-Lowry Theory Lewis Acids and Lewis Bases
		Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
		Oxygen in redox reactions Electrochemistry Electrical cells Electrolytic cells

White Board Formula:

Each class period, students will be given at least one educational objective, an activity to reinforce this educational objective, and an assessment for the activity. Educational objectives are pulled from California Content Standards or other standards appropriate for each course.

ELSR Integration:

Pacific Lutheran High School’s ESLR’s (Expected School-wide Learning Results), adopted curriculum, and course content standards are integrated into one cohesive unit to maximize student-learning. General Science course will thus:

P - Give students the ability to see how their standards-based subjects put Christ first, by remembering “Science without religion is lame; religion without science is blind” Albert Einstein
L - Teach and/or reinforce critical thinking and self-learning skills, by solving the daily lesson problems
H - Prepare students to be effective communicators able to utilize technology, by preparing and presenting reports
S - Empower students to use their education in acts of service to their fellow man