SYLLABUS FOR HONORS CHEMISTRY and Chem 105 Survey of Chemistry (College Credit) Highland View Academy Washington

n Adventist University

COURSE TERM: INSTRUCTOR: CREDIT VALUE: PREREQUISITE:

School year 2010-2011 Ophelia M. Barizo, M. Sc. 1 Honors High School Credit or 4 college credits for CHEM 105 Algebra 1 with C average / permission of instructor

ELIGIBILITY FOR DUAL CREDIT: Washington Adventist University stipulates that to be eligible to take th a course for dual credit, HVA students must have a score at or above the 50 percentile on the ACT or SAT examinations (or a comparable score on similar and / or predicting examinations,, i.e., PLAN) and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on classes completed for high school credit. TUITION FOR DUAL CREDIT: Tuition will be $80.00 per credit hour, plus $25 registration fee, to be paid to Washington Adventist University. This is 10% of the regular tuition charged on the WAU campus. WAU application and WAU lab fees will be waived. Denominational subsidies do not apply to the reduced tuition. Registration and payment must be made by September 13, 2010. A 100% refund will be given for classes officially dropped within two weeks from the first day of class. No additional refunds will be issued after this date. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Chemistry is a full-year laboratory course designed to introduce the basic concepts of chemistry, and to prepare students for college chemistry. The course is organized around a central theme: the properties of matter are a consequence of its structure. The basic principle of proceeding from familiar or known information to the unknown is used throughout the course. The topics covered are: states of matter, data analysis, atomic structure, elements and compounds, chemical bonding, formulas, periodic table, acids and bases, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, and some organic chemistry and nuclear chemistry. An independent study project on an application of chemical principles is required for the course. Hands-on laboratory experiences are very important in this course. The course incorporates several labs on forensic chemistry, water chemistry, household chemistry, and on other subjects correlated to core concepts of the course. COURSE RATIONALE: What does chemistry have to do with us? Everything! We are composed of chemicals. The food we eat, the home we live in, the vehicles we ride in these, too, are made of chemicals. As you gain more knowledge of the science of chemistry, you will increase your appreciation of the structure and behavior of chemicals in your world. You will be better able to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of proposed solutions to problems, and to solve problems yourselves. You will become better citizens in a world where issues involving science and technology are becoming more and more complex. The study of chemistry will help you think for yourselves, an important part of maturing intellectually.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. To apply scientific knowledge and the scientific method of problem-solving to chemical problems and to practical situations in everyday life. To develop certain skills, manipulative techniques, and laboratory procedures that will increase understanding of chemistry. To cultivate an active concern regarding such issues as the wise use of energy, chemicals, and chemical processes for the preservation of the environment around us. To keep students abreast with new discoveries, techniques, and developments in chemistry. To relate chemistry to career opportunities in technology, industry, business, engineering, education, research, and other areas in which chemistry plays a role. To establish science (chemistry)-technology-society connections that make the study of chemistry more meaningful.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. To gain an understanding of the entire enterprise of chemistry. To achieve proficiency in the use of SI units, scientific notation, and the factor-label method in chemical calculations. To identify and analyze physical and chemical changes, and physical and chemical properties of materials. To perform mathematical calculations involving basic chemical principles, such as: metric interconversion, empirical and molecular formulas, stoichiometry, energy transformations, solubility, gas laws, and data analysis. To achieve proficiency in writing formulas for chemical compounds, naming chemical compounds, and balancing equations. To study the development of modern atomic theory. To be able to write electron configurations of the elements and electron dot formulas for compounds. To understand the basis for the arrangement of the modern periodic table, and to understand the relationship between an elements chemical properties, configuration and placement on the periodic table. To be able to predict chemical stability of compounds using principles of chemical bonding and the octet rule. To study the physical and chemical properties of the elements. To understand crystal structure and common crystal systems. To use the kinetic-molecular theory to explain the behavior of different states of matter, and to understand the ideal gas law. To compare and contrast properties of acids, bases, and salts, and to state and differentiate among three acid-base theories. To understand natural and artificial nuclear reactions. To determine the practical and biological significance of organic compounds. To learn the chemical principles behind some forensic science applications. To develop in the student traits such as honesty, curiosity, thoughtfulness, openness, objectivity, carefulness, perseverance, reliability, initiative, confidence, industry, tolerance, respect and cooperation, which are essential in not only being a good scientist (chemist), but being a better human being, as well. To help students discover God's love as manifested in the beauty of nature, especially crystal structures. To emphasize that the basic laws and principles of chemistry show that God is God of order and exactness, and we can rely on chemical principles, because God established them in the beginning. To instill in the students that God, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, is the true source of knowledge and wisdom behind every chemical process; and to emphasize that scientific laws, concepts, and theories are only man's attempt to explain the mysteries of the vast universe.

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TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES: This class is oriented towards student activity. The investigative-laboratory process is an integral part of the course. Class discussion and lecture is normally used. Problem-solving sessions will be facilitated by the teacher and participated in by the students. Teaching and learning strategies involve the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Discussion and lecture Quizzes and tests Book and supplementary assignments Integration of computer software with certain topics - environmental-chemistry issues, chemical simulations, tutorial, drill-and-practice programs Multimedia videos, internet, Smartboard Independent study / research Reports Resource reading - science journals Laboratory experimentation Chemical demonstrations

TEXTBOOKS: Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, Fifth Edition, John McMurry, Mary Castellion, and David Ballantine, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson, Prentice Hall, 2007. Chemistry: Matter and Change, Laurel Dingrando, Kathleen Gregg, Nicholas Hainen, Philip Lampe, etc., New York, NY: Glencoe McGraw-Hill, 2005. RESOURCES: 1. Journal: ChemMatters, Current subscription. An award-winning magazine for high school chemistry students published by the American Chemical Society. Contains material on recent chemical advances not usually found in chemistry textbooks. Articles on nicotine patches, biodegradable bags, Post-it notes, anti-freeze, etc. relate chemistry to everyday life. Individual subscriptions have been ordered for student use. Multimedia: Discover the Elements: An Interactive Periodic Table, Image Technology, Inc., 1995 ChemMatters, 1983-2006 on CD-ROM, excellent resource for Chemistry, Matter and Change, Interactive CD-ROM, Glencoe-McGraw Hill, 2--5 3. 4. 5. NAD Curriculum Guidelines for Science Laboratory Kits: Instructional and background material in laboratory kits. Internet

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GRADES: The grading scale used in this class is based on the school grading scale and grade points, printed in the Highland View Academy 2010-2011 Calendar and Bulletin. Grades are based on a cumulative percentage from the following areas: Tests: 50 % Homework: 20% Lab Reports/Journal Reports: 20% Quizzes: 10%

TESTS: Tests will cover the chapter, labs, and notes. Semester exams will cover the whole semester's material. QUIZZES: Quizzes may be given at any time, so be prepared always. These may cover the previous lesson, notes, or the reading assignment. Quizzes are unannounced. LABS: Lab grades will be based on the lab reports, participation, and clean-up. Background material, pre-lab instructions and lab procedures will be handed out the day before an assigned lab. You are responsible to read the material before you do the labs. You are responsible to pick up your materials and equipment, return them to where they belong, and clean your lab table section. Do not do any unauthorized experiments. If there is any horseplay, you will be removed from the lab room, receive an absence, and will not be allowed to finish lab. Lab tickets will be written up for infractions, and a corresponding grade deduction will be made from your lab report mark. Written lab reports will be due the day after the experiment is completed. Late reports will not be accepted. HOMEWORK: Homework is due at the beginning of the period. Late work will not be accepted. Homework is due the day after the student comes back to class, if a student is absent when homework is due. JOURNAL REPORTS: One journal report per month on any full length article from the ChemMatters magazine is required. A typical journal report will include a brief summary of the journal article and your reactions, reflections, and opinions about the topic in the article. ATTENDANCE: Attendance issues will be addressed according to the rules in the school bulletin. ILLNESS: Missed assignments are due within two days of getting back to school. If there is an extended illness, make arrangements with the teacher. CLASSROOM DECORUM and ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Please observe the Golden Rule. Avoid distracting others in the classroom. Speak one at a time, if you have any questions or comments. Cheating and insubordination will not be tolerated. School policies will be enforced. INDEPENDENT STUDY UNIT: A major independent study research project on a chemistry topic is required this semester. Students will conduct research, write a report, prepare a science-fair- type or power point display and do a presentation on a topic of their choice (in consultation with the teacher).

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE for 2010-2011: The class will cover one chapter about every week and a half, exclusive of labs. Because of the nature of the subject, some chapters may need more time for study and reinforcement. Students will be doing labs at regular intervals. Laboratory exercises incorporating core concepts in chemistry will be done regularly. MONTH AUGUST CHAPTER / TOPICS Syllabus Chapter 1 - Introduction to Chemistry The Story of Two Chemicals Chemistry and Matter Scientific Methods Scientific Research Benefits of Chemistry Chapter 2 - Data Analysis Units of Measurements Scientific Notation and Dimensional Analysis Accuracy and Precision Representing Data Safety in the Chemistry Laboratory Safety Contracts (Chapter 2 McMurry) Chapter 3 - Matter: Properties and Change Evidences of Chemical Reactions Elements and Compounds Mixtures of Matter Separation Techniques (Chapter 1 McMurry) OCTOBER Chapter 4 - The Structure of the Atom Early Atomic Theories Subatomic Particles and the Nuclear Atom Unstable Nuclei and Radioactive Decay Nuclear Reactions Ionizing Radiation Artificial Transmutation Nuclear Fission and Fusion (Chapter 3 and 11 McMurry) Chapter 5 - Electrons in Atoms Models of the Atom Quantum Mechanics NOVEMBER Ground State Electron Configuration Hydrogens Atomic Orbitals Quantum Numbers Orbital Diagrams Electron-Dot Diagrams (Chapter 3 McMurry) Chapter 6 - Periodic Trends Ionization Energy Atomic and Ionic Radii Electronegativity

SEPTEMBER

DECEMBER

Chapter 7 - The Elements s-block elements p-block elements Transition Elements Chemical Families and Uses of Elements Science Project Guidelines Project Days for Independent Study Project Chapter 8 - Ionic Compounds Formation and Nature of Ionic Bonds Names and Formulas of Ionic Compounds Metallic Bonds Chemical Nomenclature (Chapter 4 McMurry)

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

Chapter 9 - Covalent Bonding The Covalent Bond Naming Molecules Molecular Structures and Shape Electronegativity and Polarity (Chapter 5 McMurry) Project Days for Independent Study Project Chapter 10 - Chemical Reactions Classifiying Chemical Reactions Reactions in Aqueous Solutions Acids, Bases, and Buffer Solutions Measuring pH (Chapter 6 and 8 McMurry) Chapter 11 - The Mole Mass and the Mole Moles of Compounds Empirical and Molecular Formulas Formula of a Hydrate (Chapter 6 and 7 McMurry) Chapter 12 - Stoichiometric Calculations Mole-mole relationships Mass-mole relationships Mass-mass relationships Percent Yield Limiting Reactants Project Presentations ( 1 week) Chapter 22 Hydrocarbons Alkanes, Alkenes, and Alkynes The Nomenclature of Hydrocarbons (Chapter 12 McMurry) Chapter 23 Substituted Hydrocarbons and Their Reactions Functional Groups Alcohols, Ethers, Amines, and Carboxylic Acids (Chapter 13 McMurry) Chapter 13 - States of Matter Gases

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

Liquids and Solids Phase Changes (Chapter 8 and 9 McMurry) Chapter 14 - The Gas Laws Ideal Gas Law Gas Stoichiometry (Chapter 8 McMurry) TENTATIVE LIST OF LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. The SI Metric System Density Lab Distillation Sealed with a Kiss - a chromatographic separation Thin Layer Chromatography Flame Tests Conductivity Lab Qualitative Analysis of Ions A Closer Look at Polymers Molecular Models Identification of Substances Identification of Chemical Reactions Qualitative Analysis Chromatography Molecular Shapes: Electron Pair Repulsion Theory Art Forgery Lab Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Physical Separation of Mixtures Building molecular models of alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes Acids, Bases, and pH Chemical Demonstrations