Chemistry:
As an elective 'college prep' course, Chemistry investigates the properties of matter through laboratory experiments, research projects, and class discussion.
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Big Idea 1: Electrons influence the properties of atoms.
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Assessments:
Open-notes quizzes (students may retake quizzes) Spectroscopy Lab Electrons & Periodic Trends Exam Developing Questions, Claims, and Evidence Nature of Science Connections |
Big Idea 2: Chemical bonding determines the properties and shapes of molecules.
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Assessments:
Open-notes quizzes Polyatomic Ion quizzes Ionic vs. Covalent Lab Molecule Building Compounds & Molecules Exam Developing Questions, Claims, and Evidence Nature of Science Connections |
Big Idea 3: The Mole is used to calculate numbers of atoms and molecules.
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Assessments:
Open-notes quizzes Mass-Molecules Quick Labs Empirical Formula Lab Hydrate Lab The Mole Exam Developing Questions, Claims, and Evidence Nature of Science Connections |
Big Idea 4: The masses of chemicals in a reaction can be mathematically predicted.
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Assessments:
"Theoretical" Research Paper Open-notes quizzes Magnesium Oxide Lab Bicarbonate Dilemma Lab Limiting Reactant Lab Stoichiometry Exam Developing Questions, Claims, and Evidence Nature of Science Connections |
Big Idea 5: Solution concentration can be measured using mass and molar mass.
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Assessments:
Open-notes quizzes Molarity Lab Molarity Exam Developing Questions, Claims, and Evidence Nature of Science Connections |
Big Idea 6: The properties of solutions depend on the solute, solvent, volume, and temperature.
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Assessments:
Open-notes quizzes Undercover Solutions Lab Solubility Exam Developing Questions, Claims, and Evidence Nature of Science Connections |
Big Idea 7: Chemical reactions change in order to reach dynamic equilibrium.
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Assessments:
Open-notes quizzesLab Research about Benzoyl Peroxide Facewash Defining Equilibrium Quick Lab Colorful Equilibrium Quick Lab Titration Lab Equilibrium Exam Developing Questions, Claims, and Evidence Nature of Science Connections |
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