Chemistry - I is a laboratory oriented approach to the study of chemistry. The course is designed to be relevant, interdisciplinary, student-centered, and filled with important concepts and processes. Students will discover that chemistry is a lively science that is being actively used to pursue solutions to the important problems of today.

 FALL SEMESTER OUTLINE:

1. Matter and Change
2. Scientific Measurement
3. Problem Solving
4. Atomic Structure
5. Chemical Nomenclature
6. Chemical Quantities
7. Chemical Reactions
8. Stoichiometry
9. States of Matter
10. Behavior of Gases
11. Electrons in Atoms

SPRING SEMESTER OUTLINE:

1. Chemical Periodicity
2. Ionic Bonds
3. Covalent Bonds
4. Water and Aqueous Systems
5. Properties of Solutions
6. Reaction Rates and Equilibrium
7. Acids and Bases
8. Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
9. Electrochemistry
10. Hydrocarbon Compounds
11. Functional Groups and Organic Reactions
12. Nuclear Chemistry

TYPES OF ACTIVITIES:

Laboratory activities, lectures, chapter review problems, and worksheets are utilized to enhance the learning process.

EVALUATION:

Grades will be determined on a percentile basis with tests and quizzes accounting for 70% of the final grade. Homework and lab reports will make up the remaining 30% of the grade.

Dobrenen’s web page (go to second page, AP Chem Links):

http://www.hlpusd.k12.ca.us/hs/wilson/Dobrenen/Dobrenen.html