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General Chemistry, Standard Based Grading
The Chemistry curriculum is designed to continue student investigations of the physical sciences that
began in grades K-8 and provide students the necessary skills to be proficient in chemistry. This
curriculum includes more abstract concepts such as the structure of atoms, structure and properties of
matter, and the conservation and interaction of energy and matter. Students investigate chemistry
concepts through experience in laboratories and field work using the processes of inquiry.
Major Concepts/ Skills:
Classifications of Matter, Kinetic Molecular Theory/Phase Changes, and
Solutions/Concentrations
SC1 Students will analyze the nature of matter and its classifications.
SC1b. Identify substances based on chemical and physical properties.
SC6. Students will understand the effects motion of atoms and molecules in chemical and
physical processes.
SC6a. Compare and contrast atomic/molecular motion in solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas.
SC6c. Analyzing (both conceptually and quantitatively) flow of energy during change of state
(phase)
SC7. Students will characterize the properties that describe solutions and the nature of
acids and bases.
SC7a. Explain the process of dissolving in terms of solute/solvent interactions:
• Observe factors that effect the rate at which a solute dissolves in a specific solvent,
• Express concentrations as molarities,
• Prepare and properly label solutions of specified molar concentration,
• Relate molality to colligative properties.
Atomic Theory: Nucleus
SC1 Students will analyze the nature of matter and its classifications.
SC1a. Relate the role of nuclear fusion in producing essentially all elements heavier than
helium.
SC3 Students will use the modern atomic theory to explain the characteristics of atoms.
SC3a. Discriminate between the relative size, charge, and position of protons, neutrons, and
electrons in the atom.
SC3c. Explain the relationship of the proton number to the element’s identity.
SC3d. Explain the relationship of isotopes to the relative abundance of atoms of a particular
element.
Atomic Theory: Electron Configuration
SC3 Students will use the modern atomic theory to explain the characteristics of atoms.
SC3b. Use the orbital configuration of neutral atoms to explain its effect on the atom’s
chemical properties.
SC3f. Relate light emission and the movement of electrons to element identification.
Periodicity
SC4. Students will use the organization of the Periodic Table to predict properties of
elements.
SC4a. Use the Periodic Table to predict periodic trends including atomic radii, ionic radii,
ionization energy, and electronegativity of various elements.
SC4b. Compare and contrast trends in the chemical and physical properties of elements and
their placement on the Periodic Table.
Bonding/Nomenclature
SC1 Students will analyze the nature of matter and its classifications.
SC1c. Predict formulas for stable ionic compounds (binary and tertiary) based on balance of
charges.
SC1d. Use IUPAC nomenclature for both chemical names and formulas:
•Ionic compounds (Binary and tertiary)
•Covalent compounds (Binary and tertiary)
•Acidic compounds (Binary and tertiary)
SC3 Students will use the modern atomic theory to explain the characteristics of atoms.
SC3e. Compare and contrast types of chemical bonds (i.e. ionic, covalent).
Chemical Reactions, Law of Conservation of Matter and Heat
SC2 Students will relate how the Law of Conservation of Matter is used to determine
chemical composition in compounds and chemical reactions.
SC2a. Identify and balance the following types of chemical equations:
• Synthesis
• Decomposition
• Single Replacement
• Double Replacement
• Combustion
SC2b. Experimentally determine indicators of a chemical reaction specifically precipitation,
gas evolution, water production, and changes in energy to the system.
SC5. Students will understand that the rate at which a chemical reaction occurs can be
affected by changing concentration, temperature, or pressure and the addition of a catalyst.
SC5b. Investigate the effects of a catalyst on chemical reactions and apply it to everyday
examples.
SC5c. Explain the role of activation energy and degree of randomness in chemical reactions.
SC6. Students will understand the effects motion of atoms and molecules in chemical and
physical processes..
SC6b. Collect data and calculate the amount of heat given off or taken in by chemical or physical
processes.
Empirical/Molecular Formulas and Stoichiometry
SC2 Students will relate how the Law of Conservation of Matter is used to determine
chemical composition in compounds and chemical reactions.
SC2c. Apply concepts of the mole and Avogadro’s number to conceptualize and calculate
• Empirical/molecular formulas,
• Mass, moles and molecules relationships,
• Molar volumes of gases.
SC2d. Identify and solve different types of stoichiometry problems, specifically relating mass
to moles and mass to mass.
SC2e. Demonstrate the conceptual principle of limiting reactants.
SC2f. Explain the role of equilibrium in chemical reactions.
Kinetic Molecular Theory/Phase Changes, Concentrations
SC5. Students will understand that the rate at which a chemical reaction occurs can be
affected by changing concentration, temperature, or pressure and the addition of a catalyst.
SC5a. Demonstrate the effects of changing concentration, temperature, and pressure on
chemical reactions.
SC6. Students will understand the effects motion of atoms and molecules in chemical and
physical processes.
SC6a. Compare and contrast atomic/molecular motion in solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas.
SC6b. Collect data and calculate the amount of heat given off or taken in by chemical or
physical processes.
SC6c. Analyzing (both conceptually and quantitatively) flow of energy during change of state
(phase).
Teacher Note: The use of Gas Laws to achieve this standard is permissible, but not
mandated.
Acid/Base Chemistry
SC7. Students will characterize the properties that describe solutions and the nature of acids and
bases.
SC7a. Explain the process of dissolving in terms of solute/solvent interactions:
• Observe factors that effect the rate at which a solute dissolves in a specific solvent,
• Express concentrations as molarities,
• Prepare and properly label solutions of specified molar concentration,
• Relate molality to colligative properties.
SC7b. Compare, contrast, and evaluate the nature of acids and bases:
• Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry Acid/Bases
• Strong vs. weak acids/bases in terms of percent dissociation
• Hydronium ion concentration
• pH
• Acid-Base neutralization
Percentage Time
10%
15 days
Content Name
Classifications of Matter
Kinetic Molecular
Theory/Phase Changes,
and Solutions/
Concentrations
GPS
Unit 1
SC1, SC1b.
SC5, SC5a
SC6, SC6a, and
SC6c.
SC7, SC7a.
Unit 2
15%
10 days
Atomic Theory: Nucleus
10%
10 days
Atomic Theory: Electron
Configuration
10 days
Periodicity
10 days
Bonding/Nomenclature
10%
10%
SC1, SC1a.
SC3, SC3a, SC3c.
and SC3d.
Unit 3
SC3, SC3b and
SC3f.
Unit 4
SC4, SC4a and
SC4b
Unit 5
SC1, SC1c and
SC1d.
SC3 SC3e.
10 days
Chemical Reactions,
Law of Conservation of
Matter and Heat
10 days
Empirical/Molecular
Formulas and
Stoichiometry
5%
5 days
Acid/Base Chemistry
15%
Review
3 days
and
Exams 2
days
15%
10%
Final Exam
Unit 6
SC2, SC2a, and
SC2b
SC5, SC5b and
SC5c.
SC6, SC6b
Unit 7
SC2, SC2c, SC2d,
SC2e, and SC2f.
Unit 8
SC7, SC7a and
SC7b.
Habits of Mind,
SCSh1 to SCSh6.
The Nature of Science
SCSh7 to SCSh8.
Chemistry Standards
SC1 to SC7
Concepts/Skills to Maintain:
Characteristics of Science
Habits of Mind, SCSh1 to SCSh6.
Records investigations clearly and accurately
Uses scientific tools
Interprets graphs, tables, and charts
Writes clearly
Uses proper units
Organizes data into graphs, tables, and charts
Uses models
Asks quality questions
Uses technology
Uses safety techniques
Analyzes scientific data via calculations and inferences
Recognizes the importance of explaining data with precision and
accuracy
The Nature of Science, SCSh7 to SCSh8.