Download Chemistry B – Introduction to Chemical Reactions

Chemistry A - An Introduction to Material Science
Chemistry B – Introduction to Chemical Reactions
Course Description
Chemistry is the science that deals with the composition, structure, properties, and transformations of matter. This
course in chemistry is designed to be a survey of these divisions of chemistry through problem-solving, lecture,
student discussion, and hands-on activities. When appropriate and possible examples from engineering, material
science, medicine, the environment, and our everyday experience will be used for chemistry concepts.
This course is merely an introduction to the concepts and mathematics of chemistry. Do not expect to master the
chemistry with this one course. The journey to chemistry mastery is a long and arduous, this represents only the first
few steps of that journey.
To get the most benefit from this course do not treat it merely as a course of chemistry. Hopefully, this course will help
you to become a better, more independent problem-solver. You will be challenged to use your chemistry knowledge
and problem-solving skills even when there is a change in the context, a change in the given information and/or
presentation of the problem. Life is constantly changing and learning how to adapt your knowledge and skills to new
situations is an critical if you are to be successful academically and professionally.
Rules and Expectations
1. Treat everyone with respect and not interfere with another student’s learning
2. Practice S.L.A.N.T.. Sit-up, Listen to the speaker, Ask and Answer questions, Nod to acknowledge your
understanding, and Track the speaker.
3. Students are NOT permitted to Opt Out of participating in class discussion. Do not worry about making a
mistake or misspeaking you will get the correct answer if you continue to try. Please believe in yourself
because I already do.
4. Format does matter. Present your best ideas in an attractive and correct form.
5. Clean-up after yourself and your lab/class mates.
6. Follow safe lab practices as outlined in the safety contract.
7. Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak to the class.
8. Ask for permission to use classroom or teacher equipment.
Grades and Point Allocation
 Generally each unit will run from two to three weeks. There will be several quizzes each unit (some
announced and some unannounced). Each unit will have one or more labs, several homework assignments
and a large summative quiz.
 Summative assignments will be worth 80% of your grade. Summative assignments are exams, quizzes and
labs. These assessments are based on accuracy.
 Formative assignments will be worth 20% of your grade. Formative assignments include homework, projects
and practice quizzes. Formative assignments grades are based primarily on effort.
 Below is the point allocation for chemistry assignments. Remember though that no matter what the point value
of assignments 80% of your grade will be summative (exams, quizzes, labs) and 20% will be formative
(homework, projects, practice quizzes). Please see me if you would like to be shown how to calculate your
grade by hand. Otherwise check Zangle’s studentconnect often.
Quality of Work
 How you present your ideas is very important in both school and work life. Points can and will be subtracted
from assignments which are sloppy, have gross grammatical errors or have atrociously misspelled words
(especially chemistry terms).
 Make sure that you have answered all parts of questions completely and to the best of your ability. Answering
to the best of your ability may mean looking up terms in a glossary or from the Internet. Answering well may
mean rereading sections of your notes, handouts, book or previous homework assignments. Answering to the
best of you ability may even mean seeking out help from me or fellow classmates. However, if you get help
from another chemistry student DO NOT just copy that students work. Learn from the other student, make the
ideas your own and if you use the ideas to answer chemistry assignment questions put the ideas into YOUR
own words.
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Copying is not tolerated. Both the person who copies and the person who allows the copying get zeros. I can
and do give zeros for assignments that are copied beyond my view.
Work must be shown for all math-based problems.
Answers must be given in full sentences unless otherwise indicated. Please do not start a sentence with the
word “Because” or compose as if you were writing in a diary “We did”, “I like”, etc..
Special Note about Lab Assignments
o Treat labs as if they were take home quizzes because they are summative points.
o Grading on labs is based on completeness and accuracy not on effort.
o Fragment sentences will be given zero credit
o Avoid pronouns. The use of the word “It” is prohibited on labs, quizzes and tests.
Typical Point Values for Assignments
Assignment
Tests and Quizzes
Laboratory
Homework
Point Allocation
5 to 50
3 to 15
3 to 5
Absences
 All extra hand-outs are filed in a drawer titled “chemistry”. Getting these hand-outs is your responsibility.
 Missed quizzes and exams are treated like a zero until taken. Make-ups should be complete within one week
of your last absence.
Late Work
 Half credit will be given for late assignments unless you attend ARO or you are excused absent from class
 Students are responsible for organizing their own ARO work though I am able & willing to assist if asked.
Test Corrections
 Test corrections are the complete and accurate reworking of test questions which were answered wrong. You
will receive 1/3 of the points back for test corrections on a per problem basis.
 Extra credit questions cannot be reworked.
 You may be asked to explain your test corrections. If you cannot explain your corrections you will not receive
points for the entire set of corrections.
 You may correct one quiz or exam per marking period (two per trimester).
 If you are caught cheating on a test you will not be able to do Test Corrections for the entire Trimester.
 Corrections must be placed on a separate sheet of paper. All answers must be in sentence form and
incorporate the question into the answer.
Behavior and Point Deductions
 Chemistry students are given a lot of respect and freedom. In turn, chemistry students are expected to act
maturely and safely. The following point deductions may be given for not following rules
 Loss of lab credit for inappropriate behavior during a lab.
 Loss of five points from lab for not wearing goggles.
 Loss of five points for not cleaning-up after a lab or lecture period.
 Loss of five points from quizzes for talking while others are still taking their quizzes.
Getting Help
 I am available before/after school and during MP2. If you are having difficulty and need help, see me quickly
don’t wait. I can be contacted at school by calling (313) 278-1238 ext 340, or by email at
[email protected].
 Fellow students and the internet are a great resource, but make sure you are learning the concepts.
Chemistry A Course Map
Unit 1 – Compostion and
Classification of Matter
Unit 2 – Line Spectra and
Spectrometers
Atomic Structure – How is
the atom constructed and
how do differences in the
atom construction effect
properties of elements
(types of atoms)?
Unit 3 – Periodic Table
Unit 4 – The Mole
Unit 5 – Nomenclature
(Formulas & Names for
Compounds)
Unit 6 – Bonding of Atoms
Unit 7 – Intermolecular
Forces
Identification, Measurement
& Modeling – How do chemists
identify, measure, and model
matter?
Arrangement and Bonding of
Atoms – How do the bonds
between atoms and placement of
the atoms within matter
determine the properties of that
matter?
Chemistry B Course Map
Unit 8 – Chemical
Reactions
How is Matter and
Energy Changed Through
Chemical Reactions?
Unit 9 – Stoichiometry
Unit 10 – Acids and
Bases
Unit 11 – RedOx
Reactions
Unit 12 - ??????????
How can we Model the
Mass and Energy
Transformations that
occur during a Chemical
Reaction?
What are some
examples of how
Chemistry Effects our
Everyday Lives?