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Academic Chemistry
Topics for the Mid-Term
Science Review Topics
Scientific Method Review p10-13
Independent vs. Dependent Variable
Qualitative vs. Quantitative Observation vs. Inference
Metric System p25-27
Scientific Notation p31-33
Scientific Measurement
Accuracy vs. Precision p36
Making Good Measurements and Uncertainty
Significant Figures p38-42
(Counting, rounding, adding/subtract, multiply/divide sig figs)
Matter and Change p55-73
Pure substances vs. Mixture
Heterogeneous vs. Homogeneous Mixture
Methods of Separation of Mixtures
Element vs. Compound
Elemental Symbols and Chemical Formulas
(counting atoms of elements from formula)
(understanding of Law Of Definite Proportions)
Physical vs. Chemical Property
(density and calculation) p27-29
Chemical vs. Physical Changes
Law of Conservation of Matter (and calculation of)
Percent by mass
Atomic Theory p87-107
Democritus Idea of atomos
Dalton’s Atomic Theory
(understanding of Law of Constant Composition and Law of Multiple
Proportions)p75-77
JJ Thomson: Cathode Rays, Discovery of Electron, Plum Pudding Model
Rutherford’s Gold Foil Experiment: Discovery of Nucleus
Protons and Neutrons
Rutherford/”Planetary” Model of Atom
Atomic Notation (determine # of protons, neutrons and electrons)
Isotopes and Average Atomic Mass (and calculation of)
Types of Radiation, Radioactive Decay and Half-life
Electrons in Atoms
Electron Configuration, Orbital Notation, Electron Dot Diagrams
IMPORTANT DATES
Exam Day: 11/3/14