AP Chemistry Class Syllabus 2016/2017

La Grange ISD Charles Griste Teacher

Text – Chemistry by Zumdahl, 9th ed., Haughton Mifflin Company, 2014ISBN – 13: 978-1-133-61110-3

Contact Informationcgriste@yahoo.com or gristec@lgisd.net

(361) 865-3577 Home Not Long Distance(979) 968-4838 Work

Teacher QualificationsGraduated from University of New Mexico 1970 with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. Secondary studies include Advanced Mathematics and Computer Programming. Attended University of Texas at Tyler for teacher certification. Texas Teacher Certifications include:

Secondary EducationChemistryAP Chemistry/Pre AP ChemPhysicsAP Physics BAP Physics CAP Physics 1AP Physics 2Pre AP PhysicsComputer ScienceComposite ScienceHigh School MathematicsAP/Pre-AP Biology

Also, worked 15 years in industry as a Development Engineer for Hughes Tool Company. Did extensive work on the mathematical analysis or rock cutting devices used for the mining of precious minerals. Also, worked on mathematical design and analysis of structural shapes.

Teaching experience includes:25 years Teaching Physics11 years Teaching Pre-Calculus23 years Teaching Chemistry 5 years Algebra I 3 years Algebra II 1 year Geometry14 years Teaching Computer Science11 years Other Technology topics – WEB Page Design and Computer

Technology13 years AP Chemistry

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7 years AP Biology2 year AP Physics 11 year Concepts of Engineering and Technology

Schools Employed 1 year James Collins Catholic School Corsicana, Texas8 years Corsicana Christian Academy Corsicana, Texas6 years Frost ISD Frost, Texas6 years Flatonia ISD Flatonia, Texas13 years La Grange ISD La Grange, TexasTotal teaching Experience is 34 years

Class Considerations and Requirements1. Bring all required material to class each day. This will include notes,

notebook, pencil, and paper.

2. Reading assignments are frequently assigned. Be sure to study your text nightly. The amount of time you spend studying will depend upon the difficulty of the material. This amount can vary but usually 7 hours per week will be required.

3. The following is a list of school supplies:Covered Textbook

Pen or pencil

3 Ring binder ( inches) with dividers

Calculator: usually issued by math department

Spiral Notebook approximately 3/8 inches thick.

Journal either lined or grid

Set of at least 6 different colored sharpies.

Ruler

4. Students will be given a skeletal outline of each chapter. This will be used in class during lecture. Also included on this outline will be the homework schedule and subject objectives.

5. Ask questions if you do not understand.

6. Tutorials are available to any student who has difficulty in this subject. Tutorial times will be from 3:45PM – 4:30PM Monday through Friday and

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7:00AM – 8:15AM Monday through Friday. Tutorials can also be scheduled by appointment.

7. As the year progresses, other times for tutorial will be announced.

8. Students missing class as a result of other class responsibilities such as athletics, reading to other classes, band, cheerleading, or the like are responsible for any missed work that day. Missed labs or quizzes must be made up that day.

Class SchedulePeriod 1 AP Chemistry 8:15 – 9:00Period 2 AP Chemistry 9:05 – 10:30Period 3 Chemistry I 10:35 – 11:10Period 4 AP Biology 11:15 – 11:55

LUNCHPeriod 5 Pre AP Biology 12:35 – 1:30Period 6 Concepts of Engineering Technology 1:35 – 2:25

and Engineering DesignPeriod 7 AP Biology 2:30 – 3:20

Conference After school or by appointment

Chemistry Class Rules

The following are rules that I consider important for the general operation of the class. Please see the Student Handbook for other school conduct considerations.1. Be in class seated before the tardy bell rings. Get required materials out

of backpacks and on your desk while attendance is being taken.

2. Be prepared to discuss previous day’s homework and text material. A tardy will be issued if you are not in your desk when the bell rings. If you need a restroom break or locker break, 3 of these will be issued per semester. Otherwise a tardy will be assigned.

3. Be respectful to you teacher and fellow students.Any infraction of these rules can involve a private discussion with teacher or sending student to the office for a visitation with the Asst. Principal/Principal for a more serious disciplinary action.

4. No Cell PhonesTexting on cell phones or any other electronic device in class is prohibited by school policy. Cell phones are to be kept in either backpacks or purse. The teacher will exercise the right to confiscate student phone.

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General Chemistry Lab Rules1. Students are not to misuse any lab apparatus. This will include intentional

breakage or destruction of equipment.

2. Students are not to disturb any previous experiment in progress.

3. Horseplay is not permitted.

4. Threatening to or putting chemicals on other students is not permitted.

Any infraction of these rules will result in removal from lab area. Re-instatement into lab will require a 500-word essay re-stating the safety rules and why these rules are important for the class.

On the first day of class more detailed Lab Rules will be issued and discussed prior to the first assigned lab.

Grading Major GradesExams and Project Labs 30%Quizzes and Mini Labs 30%

Minor GradesHomework 15%Daily Written 25% Homework will be assigned on every Monday. It is expected for students to work on his or her assigned work as part of their study time. All homework will be due on Friday unless changed by teacher.

Homework will be graded based on:1. Neatness with title -- 5 points2. Work is to be adequately shown in a step-by-step manner -- 50 points3. Correct answer -- 45 points(If the teacher deems the assignment is not correct or adequate work shown, the assignment may ne given back to student with the grade of "ZERO".)

Any work done in this class is to be neat, organized, and done in a stepwise manner. Your grade depends on it.

Late homework will cost 50 points for the first day late. After 1 day no late homework assignments will be accepted. Also, a daily written will be given in class at least 2 times per week, lasting 5 to 10 minutes and covering previously assigned homework.

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Special Note: Students going "above and beyond" on a lab can receive a grade of 110 points. This would include: detail in graphical data presentation, outstanding conclusion, redo or the addition of experimental trials, and any enhancement that demonstrated extra work. This is done by the decision of the teacher.

Major quizzes will be assigned once a week and last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Ten to 15 pages of text material will be covered in these quizzes. Grading of these will be based on 100 points.

An exam will be given upon completion of each chapter in the text. See the Class Outline bellow for topics. All exams are based on the following format: Problem section, usually worth 50% to 60% of the grade, Multiple choice and short answer, which will be worth the remainder of the grade.

The following is the rubric that will be used to grade all labs:

AP CHEMISTRY FORMAL LAB REPORT GUIDELINES

Any assigned labs will be due 5 school days after their completion. No late labs are accepted!

Prepare a written report of your experiment which includes the section titles listed below. These section titles should be used to label each section of your report.

I. TitleII. IntroductionIII. Materials and ProceduresIV. Results/data collection/analysisV. Discussion/ConclusionVI. Literature CitationVII. Questions

The following information should be included in each section of the lab report.

I. Title – Be as specific as possible and briefly denote primary topic dealt with during the experimentation. The title should be written in the appropriate box provided on the lab book formatted page.

II. Introduction – In this section of the report you should include the following pieces of information:

a. Background information that will help them understand the experiment that you have conducted. Important terms should be defined in the section.

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b. Purpose of the lab and should be clearly stated in the introduction.

c. Hypothesis – a testable hypothesis should be included, written in an if-then format.

III. Materials & Procedures – A complete listing of the materials and supplies that were used to conduct the experiment should be included in this portion of the report. In this section of the report you should present the exact steps that were followed in your experiment. Clearly identify the control, variables and the measurement techniques used.

IV. Results/Data Collection/Analysis – All of the data that was collected during the experiment should be presented in a data table or tables. Additionally, a graph of the data should be included in this section. Make sure that the graph is appropriately titled and axes labeled. Use straight edge to create all axii. Include a legend if necessary.

V. Discussion/Conclusions – This portion of the report is used to clearly explain whether the results support or refute the hypothesis being tested. Explain what your findings mean and what conclusions you can draw from the data. Sources of error and suggestions for improvement should be included in this section.

Literature Citation – In many cases you will use the Internet. This is ok but be sure to give proper identification for the WEB site used. The WEB address is adequate.

VI. Questions – The discussion questions found throughout the laboratory should be written and answered in this section.

Lab Grade Assessment

Student Name ___________________________________

Date ___________________

Pre Lab Activities---

Pre Lab questions (4 points)_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________

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Solution Prep (3 points)_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________

Misc_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________

I. Title (5 points)

II. Introduction – (8 points)

a. Background information

b. Purpose of the lab

c. Hypothesis –

III. Materials & Procedures – (10 points)

IV. Results/Data Collection/Analysis – (30 points)

V. Discussion/Conclusions – (30 points)

VI. Literature Citation – (0 points)

VII. Questions – (10 points)

AP CHEMISTRY IN-FORMAL or ANALYSIS LAB REPORT GUIDELINES

Any assigned labs will be due 5 school days after their completion. No late labs are accepted!

Prepare a written report of your experiment which includes the section titles listed below. These section titles should be used to label each section of your report. These labs or lab analysis are done in addition to the formal labs. They are shorter and designed to supplement a more specific concept.

I TitleII IntroductionIII. Results/data collection/analysisIV. Discussion/Conclusion

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The following information should be included in each section of the lab report.

I. Title – Be as specific as possible and briefly denote primary topic dealt with during the experimentation. The title should be written in the appropriate box provided on the lab book formatted page.

II. Introduction – In this section of the report you should include the following pieces of information:

a. Background information that will help them understand the experiment that you have conducted. Important terms should be defined in the section.

b. Purpose of the lab and should be clearly stated in the introduction.

III. Materials & Procedures – A complete listing of the materials and supplies that were used to conduct the experiment should be included in this portion of the report. In this section of the report you should present the exact steps that were followed in your experiment. Clearly identify the control, variables and the measurement techniques used.

IV. Results/Data Collection/Analysis – All of the data that was collected during the experiment should be presented in a data table or tables. Additionally, a graph of the data should be included in this section. Make sure that the graph is appropriately titled and axes labeled. Use straight edge to create all axii. Include a legend if necessary.

Lab Grade Assessment

Student Name ___________________________________

Date ___________________

Title--- (5 points)

Correct title_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________

Misc

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_____________________________________________________ ________________ _______________

Introduction – (25 points)

a. Background information

b. Purpose of the lab

Results/Data Collection/Analysis – (40 points)

Discussion/Conclusions – (30 points)

Students making a grade below 65% on any exam can re-take. However, the highest grade a student can make on the re-take is a 75%. Homework, quizzes, or daily assignments cannot be re-taken.

Students missing days as a result of sickness or school events are to follow the “Student Handbook”. All Labs and projects are to be turned in on time. No late lab or project work will be accepted. Should any other difficulty arise not considered by school or class policy, please see the teacher privately for consultation.

It has been the practice in the past that other classes assign students to do tasks outside their class time. Remember you are in an AP class. You are responsible for any work assigned that day. Labs or quizzes are to be completed that day. This teacher has the right to assign a zero for any missed work.

Course Goals Students will be prepared to analyze problems scientifically and mathematically

using principles from chemistry taught in this class.

Chemistry concepts and lab investigations are presented to allow students to achieve acceptable scores on the AP Exam given in May.

All students will be introduced to concepts in chemistry so as to facilitate preparation for college level chemistry.

Lab experiments will give a visual demonstration and physical manipulative means of further enhancing the material presented in this class.

Labs are used from “Laboratory Experiments for Advanced Placement Chemistry”, By Sally Ann Vonderbrink ISBN1-877991-34-1

I am sure there will be some issue not covered in this syllabus. Please don't hesitate to call and discuss the matter.

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Class Outline

UNIT 1 – Measurements and Stoichiometry Chapters 1, 2, 3Unit 1 material is to be completed by participating students during summer

Science Fundamentals

1. Scientific Methoda. Observing elements and their classification as metals or

non-metals.b. Using the Scientific Methodc. Analysis of data and writing conclusions

2. Measurementsa. Metric and units conversion factorsb. Safety rules in the labc. Use of lab equipment in the lab to collect datad. Precision, uncertainty, and significant figurese. Densities of metals and liquids.f. Using the temperature scales

3. Mattera. Classification of matterb. Periodic table and properties of the elementsc. Characteristics of pure substancesd. Separation of Mixtures

Atoms, molecules, and Ions

1. Chemical discoveries and fundamental laws2. Dalton atomic theory and development of the atomic model3. Nuclear atom and radioactivity4. Bohr’s model of the atom and electronic arrangement of the

Periodic Table5. Modern view of atomic structure6. Atoms, elements, compounds, and molecules 7. Design of the Periodic Table8. Nomenclature and formula derivation of binary compounds9. Polyatomic ions and other compounds.

Chemical Equations and Stoichiometry

1. Mass Spectrometer and the determination of atomic masses2. Mole concept3. Determination of the percent of composition

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4. Empirical and molecular formula5. Writing chemical equations6. Balancing chemical equations7. Application of the mole concept to chemical equations8. Chemical calculations using the mass concept9. Determination of the Limiting Reagent10. Calculation of theoretical and percent yield

Upon completion of this unit – Students will have a well-defined knowledge of chemical activity

and predicting reaction products.

An understanding of the activity series and how it can be used to predict if a single replacement reaction will go or not go.

Ability to balance double and single replacement reactions, synthesis reactions, decomposition reactions, and combustion reactions.

Work problems using molarity and mole concepts.

Ability to write chemical formulas for binary compounds and poly-atomic ions.

Students will have experience in using, naming, and knowing application for common laboratory equipment.

Ability to properly use and manipulate significant figures for problem calculation and lab work

Solve stoichiometric problems with percent yield, percent composition, empirical formulas, limiting yield, and molecular formulas.

Laboratory Work –

DEMO TYPE – Mixing molar solutions DEMO TYPE – Measuring in the Metric System DEMO TYPE – Recycling chemicals in the Lab Write Up – Laboratory Safety Write Up – Determination of Percent Yield Write Up – Stoichiometric Calculation Using limiting Reactant

Within seven days after school opens for the new year, a comprehensive exam will be given over chapters 1, 2, 3.

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Students are introduced to Multiple Choice testing by assigning text work from: AP chemistry Multiple choice and Free Response Questions, D & S Marketing Systems Inc., Latest Edition. Multiple choice type questions from this material will be used on all exams from this point on.

Special Note – DEMO TYPE labs involve students and teacher actually performing the experiment or task with no official write-up. This lab type is noted in all student lab books and is checked by the teacher.

Write Up labs require an official student typed write up based on lab write up instructions. These labs are also placed in their lab books.

Unit 2 – Chemical Equations Chapter 4 and Notes

A total of 3 weeks is assigned for this topic.

Types of Chemical Equations

1. Electrolytes and properties of Water2. Molarity and Preparation of solutions3. Precipitation and Solubility Rules4. Acid Base Reactions and the Formation of a Salt by Titration5. Balancing Redox in both acids and bases6. Simple Redox Titration’s

AP type equations – Special notes are given for this topic

1. Strategies in balancing these types of equation.2. Complex ions types are introduced.3. Naming complex ions from formulas and writing the

complex ion from a name.

Upon completion of this unit –

Balancing REDOX reaction from using “half reactions”.

Identify acids, bases, and salts.

Understand mass-volume relationships.

Write net ionic reactions.

Use reactivity Series to predict single replacement reactions.

Understand the differences between metals and non-metals

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Make an electrolytic solution.

Students will be able to know the methods and chemicals in softening water.

Laboratory Work –

Lab Write Up – Percent Composition of Magnesium Sulfate. Lab Write-Up – Using the Activity Series to determine if a Reaction

Will Go. DEMO TYPE – Precipitation Reaction DEMO TYPE – Simple Acid Base Titration

Unit 3—Gases, Solids, and Liquids Chapter 5, 102 weeks is assigned for this topic.

Gases

1. Measurement of Gases2. General Gas Laws and the Combined Gas Law3. Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures4. Molar Volume of Gases5. Graham’s Law6. Kinetic Molecular Theory7. Real Gases and Deviation from the Real Gas Law8. Van der Waal’s equation of

state

Liquids and Solids

1. Intermolecular Forces.2. Structure of Metals and Non-Metals3. Structure and Bonding in Metals and Alloys4. Molecular and Ionic Solids5. Carbon and Silicon Structures6. Vapor Pressure and Changes in State7. Henry’s Law

Upon completion of this unit –

An exam covering chapters 5 and 10 will be administered. This test will contain Free response problems similar to AP Exam, short answer type questions, as well as Multiple choice questions using: AP chemistry Multiple choice and Free Response Questions, D & S Marketing Systems Inc., Latest Edition

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Be able to discuss content of the Kinetic Molecular Theory

How the molecular mass of a gas determines the diffusion ability of a gas.

Able to understand the units of pressure and conversion between them.

Understand the K. M. T. and its assumptions

Able to understand the intermolecular forces of solids as they relate to changes in boiling point and freezing point.

Laboratory Work –

DEMO TYPE – How the pressure of a gas changes the volume of that gas

DEMO TYPE – How gases are compressible and solids are not. Determination of Hardness of Water.

Unit 4 -- Thermochemistry Chapter 62 weeks is assigned to this topic

Thermodynamics

1. Law of the Conservation of Energy2. Endothermic and Exothermic Reaction types3. Potential Energy Diagrams4. Distinction of Heat and Temperature5. Calorimetry6. Heat Capacity, Specific Heat, Enthalpy changes7. Heat of Combustion8. Hess’s Law9. Heat of Formation of Compounds

Upon completion of this unit –

The student will be able to distinguish between Entropy, Enthalpy.

Understand endothermic and exothermic reactions.

Use Hess’s Law to solve for the heat of a reaction

Solve calorimeter type problems.

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Incorporate stoichiometric methods to solve heat problems

Explain how heat and a change in temperature are related.

Laboratory Work –

DEMO TYPE – The relationship between temperature change and Kinetic Energy.

DEMO TYPE – How a calorimeter works Write Up – Hess’s Law Write Up – Determination of Heat of Reaction.

Unit 5—Atomic and Nuclear Structure Chapter 7, 21Allow 2 weeks for this material.

Structure and Periodicity1. Electron Configuration of Atoms and Aufbau Principal2. Valence Electrons and Lewis Dot Structures3. Periodic Trends and Atomic Properties4. Family of Elements and Their Properties5. Properties of Light and the Study of Wave Phenomena6. Atomic Spectra of Hydrogen and Energy Levels7. Famous Scientist and their Contribution8. Duality of Matter and the Quantum Model9. Quantum Numbers and Electron Orbitals10. Orbital Shape and Energies

Nuclear Chemistry

a. Nuclear Stability and Radioactive Decayb. Nuclear Transformationsc. Medical applications in Radioactivityd. Thermodynamic Stability of the Nucleuse. Nuclear Fusion and Fissionf. Effects of Radiationg. Nuclear Stability and Radioactive Decayh. The Kinetics of Radioactive Decayi. Half Life Calculations and Graphsj. Nuclear Transformationsk. Fusion and Fission Reactionsl. Application of Nuclear Chemistry

Upon completion of this unit –

Be able to name all sub-atomic particles of an atom

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Draw and name the s, p, and d orbitals

Solve problems using the half equation

Balance nuclear equations

List types of radioactive emissions

Compare and contrast Bohr’s model of the atom with the Quantum model.

Explain differences between the classical mechanical model and quantum mechanical model.

Solve problems that involve quantum numbers and energies of electron transitions.

Able to discuss concepts from: Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, Pauli Exclusion Principle, wave-particle duality of matter, wave function of electrons, Aufbau Principle, and Hund’s Rule.

Draw and name s, p, d orbitals.

Understand the Periodic Law and apply it to periodic trends such as atomic radii, ionization energies, electron affinities, and electronegativities.

Solve problems using half life.

Balance nuclear reactions Unit 6 -- Bonding and Molecular Structure Chapter 8, 9Allow 2 Weeks for this section

Chemical Bonding1. Chemical Bond Formation and Characteristics2. Lewis Dot Structures3. The Octet Rule and Exceptions4. Resonance Structures5. Bond Polarity and Dipole Moments6. VSPER Models and Molecular Shape7. Polarity of Molecules8. Lattice Energies9. Hybridization10. Molecular Orbitals and Diagrams

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Upon completion of this unit – o Draw Lewis structures for common atoms, ions, and molecules.

o Use periodic trends of electronegativity to predict bond types

o Distinguish between polar and nonpolar molecules.

o Use electronegativity values and bonding concepts to determine oxidation states on atoms.

o Draw resonance structures.

o Be able to explain hybridization.

Laboratory Work –

o Write Up -- Gravimetric Determination of Household Bleach.o DEMO TYPE – Use manipulatives to construct and draw bonds in

molecules.

Unit 8 – Liquids and Solids Chapters 11Allow 2.5 weeks for this unit

1. Concentration issues of solutions1. Vapor Pressure and Changes in State2. Types of Solutions3. Factors that affect solubility4. Ideal and non-ideal solutions5. Phase diagrams6. Composition of Solutions7. Colligative Properties and Raoult’s Lw

Upon completion of this unit – o Ability to explain and define solution aspects and terminology.

o Use the concepts of intermolecular forces to explain the dissolving process.

o What effects physical conditions have on solubility?

o Separate compounds into electrolytes and non-electrolytes.o Separate electrolytes into ionic salts, acids, bases, acid anhydrides, and

basic anhydrides.

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o Solve problems using molarity, molality, normality, and be able to convert between these concentrations.

o Application of the solubility rules.

o Distinguish between ideal and non-ideal solutions.

o Contrast and compare colloidal solutions with suspensions.

o Explain Brownian movement.

o Understand and explain the action of soaps and detergents.

Laboratory Work –

o Write Up -- Determine the Molecular Mass of a substance using Freezing Point Depression.

o Write Up – How Molarity affects Changes in Boiling Point of a solid.o DEMO TYPE – Compare ans contrast different types of solutions.o DEMO TYPE – How adding volatile liquids affect the vapor pressure of the

solution pressure of

Unit 9 -- Kinetics Chapter 12Allow 2 weeks for this unit,

Kinetics1. Rates of Reactions2. Factors that Affect Rates of Reactions3. Graphical Analysis of Rates4. Rate Equation5. Reaction Mechanism

Upon completion of this unit – o Explain factors that influence the rate of a chemical reaction.

o Using experimental date, be able to determine the rate law, order of the reaction, and establish correct unite of the rate constant.

o Explain differences and similarities of the zero, first, and second order reactions.

o Understand graphical methods to determine a straight line plot for a reaction to determine the slope.

o Solve problems in the determination of reaction half life.

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o When given experimental data, explain and postulate a reaction mechanism.

o How a catalyst affects the rate and mechanism of a reaction.

o Interpret how temperature, pressure, and concentration affect the rate constant of a reaction.

o Solve problems involving activation energy and using the equation of Arrhenius.

o Interpret the Boltzmann’s distribution law for reaction rates.

Laboratory Work –

o Kinetic Study of Thiosulfate and Permanganate.o Determination of a First Order Reaction.o DEMO TYPE – The time to complete a reaction

Unit 10 – General Equilibrium Chapter 13Allow 1.5 weeks for this unit

General Equilibrium1. Characteristics of Chemical Equilibrium and Necessary Conditions2. Equilibrium Rated Derived From Rates3. Factors that Affect Equilibrium4. La Chatlier’s Principle5. The Equilibrium Constants6. Solving Equilibrium Problems

Upon completion of this unit – o Be able to describe chemical and physical and equilibrium.

o Write the law of mass action for a system at equilibrium.

o Be able to write and explain the equilibrium constant and reaction quotient.

o Understand the equilibrium position and magnitude of the equilibrium constant.

o Use Le Chatelier’s Principle to predict the direction a system can shift to re-establish equilibrium.

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o How the effects of temperature, pressure, and concentration will have on equilibrium position?

o What effects a catalyst will have on the equilibrium constant.

Laboratory Work –

o Write Up -- Determine the Ka value for an acid.o DEMO TYPE – Equilibrium and Solubility

Unit 11 – Acid Base Equilibrium Chapters 14, 15Allow 3 weeks for this unit

Acid Base Equilibrium1. Definition and the Nature of Acids and Bases2. Strong Acids and Bases3. The pH Scale4. Weak Acids and Bases5. Polyprotic Acids and Bases6. The pH Values of Salts7. Characteristics and Capacity of Buffers8. Titration’s and pH Curves9. Acid Base Indicators10. Solubility Products11. pH and Solubility

Upon completion of this unit – o Be able to identify weak electrolytes.

o Write balanced equations for nthe reaction od acids, bases, and salts.

o Use a titration to determine the appropriate concentration.

o Describe the conjugate acid-base pairs in reactions.

o Define examples of amphiprotic species.

o Be able to list strong acids and bases.

o Recognize a Lewis acid-base reaction.

o Identify weak electrolytes.o Know how to solve problems using the water constant Kw.

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o Define and use the values:Ka, Kb, pH, pOH, pKa, and Ksp in solving problems.

o Solve problems converting from pH to pOH and OH- to H+.

o Use the pH meter and pH software on a computer to determine titration curves for acid-base reactions.

o Choose a suitable indicator for the acid-base titration.

Laboratory Work –

o Determine the Ksp for Calcium Sulfateo DEMO TYPE – Titration of a Monoprotic Acido DEMO TYPE – Titration of a Diprotic Acid

Unit 12 -- Thermodynamics Chapter 16Allow 2 weeks for this unit

Thermodynamics1. First Law of Thermodynamics2. Spontaneous Processes and Entropy3. Second and Third Laws of Thermodynamics4. Spontaneity, Enthalpy, and Free Energy5. Entropy, Free Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions6. Free Energy and Equilibrium

Upon completion of this unit – o Students will be able to distinguish between a path function and a state

function.

o Ability to write the first law for a variety of problem situations involving pdV work, internal energy, enthalpy, entropy, and free energy.

o Apply Hess’s Law to solve problems relating to energy, entropy, and free energy.

o Use entropy and enthalpy to define and explain exothermic and endothermic reactions.

o Discuss practical applications for all the laws of thermodynamics.

o How entropy is used to define and explain spontaneity.o Explain how free energy is related to equilibrium constants.

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Laboratory Work –

o Write UP -- Enthalpy of Vaporization of Water.o DEMO TYPE – Measure the energy created from a chemical reaction.

Unit 13 -- Electrochemistry Chapter 17Allow 2 weeks for this unit

Electrochemistry1. Balancing Redox Equations2. Electrochemical Cells and Voltages3. The Nernst Equation4. Spontaneous and Non-Spontaneous Equations5. Chemical Equations

Upon completion of this unit – o Use half reactions to balance simple and complex ReDox reactions.

o Use Faraday’s Law to solve electrolysis problems.

o Ability to draw an electrolytic cell, determine the direction of the current, anode, cathode, oxidizing agent, reducing agent, emf, and cell current.

o Understand the differences between a voltaic cell and electrolytic cell.

o Calculate cell voltages using Standard Reduction Potentials.

o Develop and understand relations between free energy change, cell potential, and the equilibrium constant.

o Use the Nernst Equation to solve problems.

Laboratory Work –o Write Up -- Making an electrochemical cello DEMO TYPE – Electroplatingo DEMO TYPE – Compare and contrast using different metals for

electrodes in a chemical cell

Unit 14 – Organic Chemistry Chapter 22Allow 1.5 weeks for this unit

Organic Chemistry1. Hydrocarbons Nomenclature and Reactions2. Functional Groups3. Aromatic Hydrocarbons

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4. Polymers5. Amino Acids and Proteins6. Carbohydrates7. Nucleic Acids and Lipids

Upon completion of this unit – o Compare, contrast, and name the alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes.

o Compare, contrast, and name the cycloalkanes, cycloalkenes, and cycloalkynes.

o Go through naming functional groups: aeromatic, Aryl Halides, Ethers, Alcohols, and Carboxylic Acid

Laboratory Work –o Preparation of Esters.

Transition Metals and Coordinate Chemistry Chapter 20Allow 1 ½ Weeks to cover this material

1. Describe and name the structures of complex ions2. Bonding between complex ions.3. How complex ions are formed.

Upon completion of this unit – o Ability to name complex ions

o Ability to define the complex ion, ligands, and coordination number.

o Develop the valence for complex ions.

o Write net ionic equations for complex ion reactions.

Laboratory Work –o Write-Up – Qualitative analysis of Cationso Write-Up – Qualitative Analysis of Anionso Write Up – Identification and Synthesis of Alum KAl(SO4)2*12H2O)

Chapters 18, and 19, will be left for the student to read and outline

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AP Chemistry--2016/2017 School Year Syllabus

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