SCIENCE WITH MRS. SHARPE
ON LEVEL CHEMISTRY
In this course, we will define and explore the the properties of matter, breaking down the world into chemicals and how they react to create the world as we know it. We will use math, the language of science, to describe and explain these processes.
UNIT 1 - LAB MANAGEMENT & NUMBERS IN SCIENCE
In this unit, we review lab safety procedures, as well as identify and use common safety and laboratory equipment. We also introduce math as the language of science and will practice using correct units and notation in our calculations.
UNIT 2 - MATTER
In this unit, we explore the properties of matter and how it is classified. We compare physical and chemical properties and changes, intensive and extensive properties, and pure substances and mixtures.
UNIT 3 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE & PERIODIC TABLE PART 1
In this unit, we explore the structure of the atom and history of atomic theory, as well as define relationships between elements on the periodic table. We organize elements into periods and groups and explore how electrons interact to determine the chemical properties of elements. Part 1 focuses specifically on atomic structure.
UNIT 3 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE & PERIODIC TABLE PART 2
In this unit, we explore the structure of the atom and history of atomic theory, as well as define relationships between elements on the periodic table. We organize elements into periods and groups and explore how electrons interact to determine the chemical properties of elements. Part 2 focuses specifically on electron configuration and periodic trends.
UNIT 4 - IONIC & METALLIC COMPOUNDS
In this unit, we compare and contrast the three kinds of chemical compounds and their properties. We explore the structure of ionic and metallic compounds using models and ion dot structures and learn how to name and write formulas for binary ionis compounds as well as compounds with polyatomic ions and stock metals.
UNIT 5 - COVALENT COMPOUNDS
In this unit, we explore the formulas, nomenclature, and shapes of covalent compounds. We draw Lewis Dot Structures for covalent compounds and create 3-D models using VSEPR Theory to identify and compare the molecular shape of various compounds.
UNIT 6 - CHEMICAL REACTIONS
In this unit, we identify types of chemical reactions and compare the reactants, products, and chemical equations for each. We use the law of conservation of mass to balance chemical equations.
UNIT 7 - THE MOLE CONCEPT
In this unit, we introduce the mole as a counting unit and explore Avogadro's contribution to our ability to quantify chemical reactions. We use molar mass and Avogadro's number to calculate basic conversions between grams, moles, and particles, and compare and calculate percent composition of compounds.
UNIT 8 - STOICHIOMETRY
In this unit, we use mole ratio and molar mass to convert between grams of different substance within a chemical reaction. We identify and evaluate limiting and excess reactants, and explain the significance of percent yield and percent error in an experiment.
UNIT 9 - GASES
In this unit, we explore the properties and laws of gases, using kinetic molecular theory to explain the behavior of ideal gases. We look at and quantify the relationships between temperature, volume, pressure, and amount of ideal gases, and use Avogadro's Law to determine the ratio of gas volumes used and produced in a chemical reaction.
UNIT 10 - SOLUTIONS
In this unit, we explore solutions and the factors that affect solubility as well as levels of saturation and saturation curves. We quantify solutions by calculating concentration and dilutions and evaluate water as the universal solvent.
