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High School Chemistry for Credit Recovery

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Suggested Prerequisites

Chemistry 1

Description

In this course, you will study the foundations of chemistry. You will use scientific inquiry and higher-order problem-solving to explore the composition, properties, and changes of matter and their applications through interactive simulations, engineering solutions, and virtual and hands-on experiences. The scientific process is fully utilized and documented in lab investigations, equipping students with the skills needed to analyze data and make inferences about natural phenomena. Additionally, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are integrated throughout the course. Through phenomenon-based learning, students will demonstrate a deep understanding of the importance of chemistry in the world, enabling them to apply these principles to everyday life and our global society.Please note that this is a Credit Recovery course. Credit Recovery courses are not NCAA approved and should not be used by student athletes attempting to recover credits.

Module One: Matter

-Characteristics of science

-Measuring matter

-Forms of energy

-The law of conservation of energy

-The relationship between temperature and kinetic energy

-Physical and chemical changes

-Compounds, mixtures, and pure substances

 

Module Two: Atoms and Elements

-The atomic theory

-Forms of electromagnetic energy

-Trends on the periodic table

-Electron configurations

-Properties of elements

-Reactivity of elements and compounds

 

Module Three: Molecules and Compounds

-Valence electrons

-Ionic and covalent bonds

-Lewis dot structures for simple ionic compounds

-Formula representations of molecules and compounds

-Intermolecular forces

 

Module Four: Reactions

-The law of conservation of mass

-Synthesis and decomposition reactions

-Balancing equations

-Single and double replacement reactions

-Redox reactions

-Types of nuclear reactions

-Fusion and fission

Module Five: Stoichiometry

-Application of the mole concept

-Avogadro’s number

-Calculating molar mass

-Determining the molecular formula of compounds

-Limiting reactants

 

Module Six: Phases of Matter

-The kinetic molecular theory and ideal gases

-Application of the kinetic molecular theory to phase changes

-Heating and cooling curves

-Ideal gas law

-Volume relationships and gas behavior

 

Module Seven: Energy in Reactions

-Endothermic and exothermic processes

-Chemical and physical changes based on enthalpy values

-The influence of entropy on chemical processes

-Investigation of heat flow

-Factors that affect chemical reactions

-The concept of dynamic equilibrium

 

Module Eight: Solutions

-Intermolecular forces and the cohesive property of water

-Factors that affect the solubility of a solute

-The concentration of solutes in terms of molarity

-The process of dilution

-Properties of acids and bases

-Hydronium and hydroxide ion concentrations

-Neutralization reactions

-Natural resources

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