The Francis School - On-Line High School

Chemistry

This course is an introduction to the structure and interactions of matter. The units of study consist of matter (atoms) and how they bond with each other and other elements into compounds. Then how electrons and hydrogen ions are transferred and factors that affect reaction rate.

Text:  Physical Setting Chemistry
Publisher:
  N&N Publishing
ISBN:  0935487-75-1


Unit 1
 Atomic Concepts
 Nature of the Atom & Subatomic Particles
Atomic Structures & Models
 Energy Levels
Valence Electron

Unit 1 Test: Atomic Concepts

Unit 2
 Periodic Table
 Development of the Periodic Table
 Properties of Elements
 Chemistry of a Group
 Chemistry of a Period
 Naming Elements

Unit 2 Test- Periodic Table

   
  Unit 3
 Moles / Stoichiometry
 Naming and Writing Formulas
 Chemical Equations
 Mole Interpretation
 Stoichiometry

Unit 3 Test- Formulas, Moles, Stoichiometry
 

Unit 4
 Chemical Bonding
 The Nature of Chemical Bonding
 Directional Nature of Covalent Bonds
 Intermolecular Forces
 
Unit 4 Test- Chemical Bonding
 
Unit 5
 Physical Behavior of Matter
 Phases of Matter & Changes of Phases
 Substances
 Mixtures & Solutions
 Effect of Solute on Solvent
 Energy
 Kinetics of Solids, Liquids and Gases

Unit 5 Test- Physical Behavior of Matter


Unit 6
 Kinetics / Equilibrium
 Kinetics
 Equilibrium
 Spontaneous Reactions
 
Unit 6 Test- Kinetics / Equilibrium

Unit 7
 Organic Chemistry
 Characteristics of Organic Compounds
 Bonding
 Homologous Series of Hydrocarbons
 Organic Reactions
 
 
 
Unit 7 Test- Organic Chemistry

Unit 8
 Oxidation - Reduction
 Reduction and Oxidation
 Redox Reactions
 Corrosion
 Half-Reactions
 
 Electrochemical (voltaic) Cells
 Electrolytic Cells
 Electroplating
 Reduction of Metals

 Unit 8 Test- Oxidation - Reduction

Unit 9
 Acids, Bases & Salts
 Acids & Bases
 Acid - Base Reactions
 Salts
 Normality
 
 
 
Unit 9 Test- Acids, Bases & Salts

Unit 10
 Nuclear Chemistry
 Half-Life
 Natural Radioactivity
 Artificial Radioactivity
 Nuclear Energy
 
 
 
Unit 10 Test- Interaction and Independence

Unit 11
 Math & Lab Skills
 Math Skills
 Lab Activities
 Lab Skills
 Lab Reports
 
 

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