Outcomes:

After completing this class, students should be able to:

• Chemical Terms
• Define chemistry and identify its major subfields
• Distinguish between matter and energy
• List and describe the key elements of the scientific method
• State the differences between laws and theories
• Measurements
• Recognize and use prefixes in metric measurements
• Apply density as a way to relate the volume to the mass of a substance
• Chemical Elements and the Periodic Table
• Describe the general structure of the atom
• Identify the subatomic particles which make up the atom
• Define atomic number and isotope; identify the number of electrons, protons, and neutrons in a specific atom
• Distinguish mass number from atomic weight
• Extract information about an element from the periodic table: for example; the symbol, atomic number, atomic weight, and the number of protons and electrons
• Explain the differences between elements, compounds, and homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures
• Describe the difference between chemical and physical properties/changes
• The Chemical Equation
• Explain the concept of the mole
• Compute molar masses of elements and compounds
• Distinguish between empirical and molecular formulas
• Balance simple chemical equations
• Interpret the information conveyed by a balanced chemical equation
• Show knowledge of the role of chemical reactions in their lives using examples such as acid rain, photosynthesis, industrial synthesis, pharmaceuticals, etc.
• Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
• Explain the historical development of atomic theory
• Identify some of the scientists who contributed to our model of the atom.
• Describe the role of spectroscopy in the development of atomic theory
• Compare and contrast the Bohr model with the modern atomic model
• State the relationship between the atomic structure of an element and its position in the periodic table.
• Describe the historical development of the periodic table
• Identify the location of groups and periods, metals and nonmetals
• Chemical Bonds
• Explain that every substance and system, living or inanimate, is chemical
• Conclude that a given substance has the same structure whether it occurs naturally or is made synthetically
• Describe briefly the differences between molecular, ionic, and metallic substances, including acids, bases and organic molecules
• States of Matter
• Describe the characteristics of a solid, a liquid and a gas in terms of visible properties and the kinetic-molecular theory of matter.
• Apply knowledge of states of matter to current issues such as air and water pollution.
• Application to current issues
• Synthesize course information and apply it to practical, everyday issues such as acid rain, air and water pollution, limited resources on Planet Earth, etc.
• Develop informed opinions on chemical mattters affecting society by applying critical thinking skills to evaluate public issues and current events involving chemistry.
• Identify and use key reference materials in libraries and on the Internet to research a topic related to chemistry.
• Analyze data by distinguishing between opinions, interpretations and solid evidence