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Adlai E. Stevenson High School
Course Description
Division:
Science
Course Number:
SCI212
Course Title:
Acc Chemistry
Content Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Demonstrate the ability to interpret the Periodic Table by describing periodic trends in ionization energy, reactivity, ionic
size, electronegativity, and metallic character
Discuss factors that affect rates of reaction and explain Systems of dynamic equilibrium through LeChatelier's principle
and mathematical equilibria constants.
Distinguish between ionic, covalent, and metallic bond types and understanding the relationship between bond type and
resulting chemical and physical properties.
Explain the development of the current model of the atom in terms of subatomic particles including such concepts as ions,
isotopes, electron configuration, and valence shell dot structures.
Understand the nomenclature and relate the structures of major classes of organic compounds to physical/chemical
properties and typical organic reactions
Use the Arrhenius theory of acids, bases, and salts to solve problems involving pH, solution concentration, hydrolysis, and
titrations.
College Readiness Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Evaluation of Models, Inferences, and Experimental results
Interpretation of Data
Scientific Investigation
Content Learning Targets
Demonstrate the ability to interpret the Periodic Table by describing periodic trends in ionization
energy, reactivity, ionic size, electronegativity, and metallic character
A.
B.
Define ionization energy and identify the trends of ionization energy in the periodic table. I will also be able to
explain why these trends occur.
Differentiate between the various families on the periodic table and their corresponding characteristics.
C.
Explain how Mendeleev arranged the periodic table.
D.
Explain how the concept of the shielding effect relates to reactivity and the ionization energy of atoms.
E.
List properties of metals and nonmetals.
F.
H.
List the periodic trends associated with the reactivity of metals and nonmetals. I will also be able to explain why
these trends occur.
Relate the sizes of anions and cations to their corresponding atoms. I will be able to explain why ions are not the
same size as their corresponding atoms.
Use the periodic table in order to identify an element as a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid.
I.
Use the periodic table to predict the relative size of atoms. I will also be able to explain why these trends occur.
G.
Discuss factors that affect rates of reaction and explain Systems of dynamic equilibrium through
LeChatelier's principle and mathematical equilibria constants.
A.
Apply LeChatelier’s Principle to explain shifts in equilibrium Systems.
B.
C.
Calculate the acid dissociation constant (Ka) for a given weak acid and explain the significance of the size of this
constant.
Cite and illustrate with examples the various factors that influence the rate of a reaction.
D.
Define “reaction rate” and “dynamic equilibrium”.
Division:
Science
Course Number:
SCI212
Course Title:
Acc Chemistry
E.
Describe what is meant by “reaction mechanism” and “rate-determining step”.
F.
Distinguish between a reversible reaction and a nonreversible reaction.
G.
Given the Ka for a weak acid, calculate the % ionization and the pH of the acid.
H.
I.
On an energy diagram, label and describe the following: activation energy, activated complex, enthalpy changes,
reactant energy, and product energy.
Solve problems involving equilibrium constants (Keq) and explain what the Keq for a specific reaction indicates.
J.
Using potential energy diagrams, illustrate both exothermic and endothermic reactions.
Distinguish between ionic, covalent, and metallic bond types and understanding the relationship
between bond type and resulting chemical and physical properties.
A.
Cite 5 major classifications of molecular shape and give specific examples of each.
B.
Cite various examples of intermolecular forces and properties resulting from these forces.
C.
Define “resonance” and be able to draw dot structures of molecules that exhibit resonance.
D.
Define electronegativity and explain electronegativity trends in the periodic table.
E.
Differentiate between ionic, covalent and metallic bonds and cite properties of each bond type.
F.
Draw electron dot structures of molecules and locate the dipoles within these molecules.
G.
Explain the concept of “like dissolves like”.
H.
Use the V.S.E.P.R. Theory to predict the shapes and polarities of covalent molecules.
I.
Utilize electronegativity differences to explain the likelihood of covalent or ionic bond formation and how it relates to
bond polarity.
Explain the development of the current model of the atom in terms of subatomic particles
including such concepts as ions, isotopes, electron configuration, and valence shell dot
structures.
A.
Be able to explain the relationship between electrons and chemical reactions.
B.
Be familiar with the electromagnetic spectrum and explain how it relates to atomic structure.
C.
Calculate the atomic mass given percentage of isotopes and their masses.
D.
Define “atomic number” and “mass number” and their relationship to isotopes.
E.
Determine the electron configuration of ions.
F.
Differentiate between the major subatomic particles (proton, electron, neutron) using mass, location, and electric
charge as a basis.
From an elements position on the periodic table, write its electron configuration, dot structure, orbital diagram, and
determine the charges of ions.
Solve problems involving the frequency, wavelength, and energy of waves.
G.
H.
I.
State a brief history of the development of the theory and structure of atoms. (Democritus, Bohr, Thomson,
Schrödinger, Rutherford, Chadwick, Dalton)
Understand the nomenclature and relate the structures of major classes of organic compounds to
physical/chemical properties and typical organic reactions
A.
Define “organic Chemistry”.
B.
Distinguish between “saturated” and ‘unsaturated” organic compounds.
C.
Draw and name isomers of simple hydrocarbons.
D.
Recognize differences between simple alkane, alkene, alkyne, and cycloalkane hydrocarbons.
Division:
Science
Course Number:
SCI212
Course Title:
Acc Chemistry
E.
Understand the concept of structural isomerism.
F.
Use the concept of “functional groups” to distinguish between, name, and draw structures of the following types of
organic compounds: alcohols, acids, esters, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, and aromatics.
Write the chemical reactions of organic acids and alcohols which form specific esters.
G.
Use the Arrhenius theory of acids, bases, and salts to solve problems involving pH, solution
concentration, hydrolysis, and titrations.
A.
Become familiar with the causes, effects, and chemical reactions involved in acid rain.
B.
Become familiar with the system of naming acids (both binary and ternary) and bases.
C.
Cite characteristics of acidic and basic solutions.
D.
Define acid and base according to the Arrhenius Theory and Bronsted-Lowry Theory of acids and bases.
E.
Determine if a salt, when added to water, is acidic, basic or neutral.
F.
Explain the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid; a strong base and a weak base.
G.
Recognize the logarithmic nature of the pH scale and solve problems involving pH with and without a calculator.
H.
Solve problems involving the molarity of solutions including dilutions.
I.
Utilize titration as a tool to solve for unknown concentrations (or volumes) of acids or bases.
J.
Write balanced equations for acid/base reactions and identify resulting salts.
College Readiness target
Evaluation of Models, Inferences, and Experimental results
A.
15a. Identify key issues or assumptions in a model
B.
15b. Identify strengths and weaknesses in one or more models
C.
15c. Identify similarities and differences between models
D.
16a. Determine whether given information supports or contradicts a simple hypothesis or conclusion, and why
E.
16b. Determine which model(s) is(are) supported or weakened by new information
F.
16c. Determine whether new information supports or weakens a model, and why
Interpretation of Data
A.
B.
1a. Select a single piece of data (numerical or nonnumerical) from a simple data presentation (e.g., a table or graph
with two or three variables; a food web diagram)
2b. Understand basic scientific terminology
C.
2c. Find basic information in a brief body of text
D.
F.
3a. Determine how the value of one variable changes as the value of another variable changes in a simple data
presentation
4b. Compare or combine data from two or more simple data presentations (e.g., categorize data from a table using a
scale from another table)
6a. Interpolate between data points in a table or graph
G.
6b. Extrapolate from data points in a table or graph
H.
7a. Identify and/or use a simple (e.g., linear) mathematical relationship between data
I.
7b. Identify and/or use a complex (e.g., nonlinear) mathematical relationship between data
J.
8b. Analyze given information when presented with new, complex information
E.
Division:
Science
Course Number:
SCI212
Course Title:
Acc Chemistry
Scientific Investigation
A.
11a. Identify similarities and differences between experiments
B.
12a. Predict the results of an additional trial or measurement in an experiment
C.
13a. Understand precision and accuracy issues
D.
9a. Understand (or use) the methods and tools used in a simple experiment
E.
9b. Understand (or use) the methods and tools used in a moderately complex experiment