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High School Chemistry I

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Suggested Prerequisites

Algebra 1

Description

Watch things change and become something new! In this course, you will study matter and energy, and their interactions in chemical and physical changes. You will use scientific inquiry and problem-solving skills to explore the composition, properties, and changes of matter and their applications through interactive simulations, engineering solutions, and virtual and hands-on experiences. In addition, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are integrated throughout the course. Through phenomenon-based learning, you will be able to demonstrate a vast understanding of the importance of chemistry in the world and apply these principles to your everyday life and in your global society.

Module One: Matter

-Mathematical skills and measurement systems

-Scientific data and relationships between variables

-The scientific method to conduct investigations

-States and classification of matter

-Physical and chemical properties and changes


Module Two: Atoms and Elements

-Scientific models

-Atomic theory of matter

-How to read the periodic table

-General properties of elements, groups, and families

-Atomic energy


Module Three: Molecules and Compounds

-Electron configurations

-Draw orbital notation models for atoms

-Valence electrons and bonding properties of atoms

-Chemical formulas for ionic and covalent bond

-Intermolecular forces and models of molecule structures


Module Four: Reactions

-Conservation of mass and chemical equations

-Synthesis and decomposition chemical reactions

-Single and double replacement chemical reactions

-Combustion and redox chemical reactions

-The fundamental forces

-Chemical versus nuclear reactions

Module Five: Stoichiometry

-The mole concept

-Mass, molar mass, and number of particles

-Mole ratios from balanced chemical reactions

-Perform a variety of stoichiometric calculations

-Percent yield and limiting reactants


Module Six: Phases of Matter

-Different forms of energy

-Kinetic molecular theory

-Heating and cooling curves

-Gas law relationships

-The ideal gas law


Module Seven: Energy in Reactions

-Endothermic and exothermic reactions and processes

-Enthalpy and potential energy diagrams

-Open, closed, and isolated systems

-Rate of chemical reactions

-The concept of dynamic equilibrium

-Applying Le Châtelier's principle


Module Eight: Solutions

-Various properties and suitability of water

-Molarity and dilution calculations

-Solutions

-Acids and bases

-Calculating the pH or pOH of a solution

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