Days : hours : minutes : seconds until the AP Chemistry test:
Week of February 13,
2012
Objectives: students will be able to
relate the stability of the nucleus to number of protons and neutrons
explain zone of stability on a graph of number of neutrons vs. number of protons
classify types of radioactive decay
discuss effects of radiation.
calculate the half-life of an isotope
Procedure: cover sections 24.1 and 24.2
Monday Homework: pp. 1079 - 1080, 5, 11, 13, 17, 21, 42, 44, 46, 59, due for Tuesday review
Tuesday Homework: study for a test on chapters 16 and 24.
Students will be evaluated on concepts from chapters 16 and 24 by taking a test.
Thursday/Friday
Objectives: students will be able to
define chemical equilibrium
define equilibrium constant
relate reaction quotient and equilibrium constant
write reaction quotients for various reactions
compare Kc and Kp and convert from one to the other
solve problems involving equilibrium by writing expressions for Keq, Kp
Procedure: Start chapter 17 on chemical equilibrium. Cover sections 17.1-17.3.
Demos: show temperature effect on equilibrium by heating a CoCl2 solution, show effect of reagent addition on transitions from CuCl2 to Cu(OH)2 to Cu(NH3)42+(aq) and back. Begin equilibrium problem solving, section 17.4-17.5. Distribute sample problem sheet including table to aid in the organization of this type of problem solving.
Week of February 6, 2012
Monday/TuesdayDetermine reaction order by graph analysis
discuss the temperature dependence of reaction rates
describe the collision model
calculate activation energy
define catalysis
compare homogeneous vs. heterogeneous catalysis
discuss catalysis mechanisms and examples.
Procedures: cover topics in Silberberg and by reviewing the AP test questions.
Homework: pg 707+, 27, 29, 35, 41, 42, 44, 50, due Wednesday
Objectives: students will be able to
relate the stability of the nucleus to number of protons and neutrons
explain zone of stability on a graph of number of neutrons vs. number of protons
classify types of radioactive decay
Procedure: cover sections 24.1 and 24.2
Homework: pp. 1079 - 1080, 5, 11, 13, 17, 21, 42, 44, 46, 59, due for Friday review
Friday
Objectives: students will be able to
discuss effects of radiation.
calculate the half-life of an isotope
Procedure: cover section 24.2
Homework: study for a test on chapters 16 and 24.
Week of January 30, 2012
Monday/Tuesday
Continue with chapter 16 on kinetics.
Students will be able to define reaction order and solve
problems on first, second and zero order reactions.
Review for midterm exam on Tuesday.
Wednesday-Friday
Midterms.
Week of January 23, 2012
Monday/TuesdayObjectives: students will be able to
give examples of reactions of hydrocarbons
define organic functional groups
name alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxcylic acids, esters
describe reactions of alcohols and acids
Procedure: distribute nomentclature rules, cover pages in the text to cover the objective topics.
Demos: show rotation of plane polarized light by sugar solution to demonstrate the properties of optical isomers.
Homework, due Tuesday: pp.659, 44, 61, 63
Homework for Wednesday: Study for a Quizzang on chapter 15.
Wednesday
Administer quizzang on chapter 15. In period 15, begin
chapter 16 on reaction rates, see below for plans.
define reaction rate
describe factors that influence reaction rate
distinguish between average, instantaneous and initial rates
interpret a graph of concentration vs. time
define rate law
determine reaction order of individual reactants
determine reaction order of overall reaction order by interpretation of graphical data.
Procedure: Begin chapter 16 on Chemical Kinetics, cover sections 16-1 to 16.3.
Week of January 16, 2012
Monday Homework due Tuesday: define key terms on page 655,
sections 15.1 and 15.2.
Tuesday/Wednesday
Objectives: students will be able to
define and name alkanes, alkenes, alkynes
define isomerism in these compounds
discuss stereoisomers, give examples
find and name isomers of a given hydrocarbon
give examples of reactions of hydrocarbons
Procedure: distribute nomentclature rules, cover pages in the text to cover the objective topics. Distribute midterm review packet.
Demos: show examples of gaseous, liquid and solid alkanes, show rotation of plane polarized light by sugar solution to demonstrate the properties of optical isomers.
Homework, due Friday: pp.657-659, 10, 15, 19, 21, 27, 29, 44, 61, 63
Objectives: students will be able
define organic functional groups
name alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxcylic acids, esters
describe reactions of alcohols and acids
Procedure: cover sections in the text to meet above objectives. Distribute chapter 15 practice.
Demo: make an ester from organic alcohol and organic acid.
Homework: Study for a Quest on chapter 15.
Objectives: students will be able to
discuss factors affecting solubility (pressure, temperature)
calculate solution concentrations in mass percent, mole fraction, molality
Procedure: cover sections in chapter 13 to cover objectives.
Homework: pp. 524-528 12, 14, 39, 41, 55, 59, 65, 78, 83, 85, 87, 95, 99, due Thursday.
Wednesday/Thursday
Objectives: students will be able to
calculate molar mass using vapor pressure lowering
explain the effect of a solute on osmotic pressure
define and use Raoult's Law
use colligative properties to characterize a solute
define and discuss colloids
Procedure: cover sections 13.5 - 13.6.
Homework: study for chapter 12/13 test.
Friday
Administer test on chapters 12 and 13.
Homework: TBA
Monday
No School: Happy New Year
Tuesday/Wednesday
Objectives: students will be able to
Describe properties of the liquid state
describe structure, properties and bonding in the solid state
use the Bragg equation to solve problems
give characteristics and examples of crystalline solids
Procedure: cover sections 12.4-12.6 to meet above objectives. Part of the double period class will be used to return and review tests.
Thursday/Friday
Objectives: students will be able to
describe doping in semiconductors
define solubility, solute, solvent
discuss energies of solution formation
discuss factors affecting solubility (pressure, temperature)
Procedure: cover section 12.7 and sections in chapter 13 to meet above objectives.
Homework to be announced.
Monday/Tuesday
Objectives: students will be able to
1. apply trends in the periodic table to explain properties and
sizes of ions
2. predict trends in electron affinity
3. describe ionic vs. covalent bonding
4. explain an energy vs. internuclear distance diagram in terms of
atomic attractions and repulsions
5. calculate lattice energy
6. use lattice energy to explain the formation of various ionic
solids
7. compare bond energy and bond length in covalent compounds
8. apply bond energy concepts to IR spectroscopy
Procedure: Begin chapter 9 on bonding, cover sections 9.1 - 9.3 in
the text to meet above objectives.
Homework: pp. 353-355, 13, 19, 23, 27, 29, 31, 49, 57 due Thursday
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
Objective: students will be able to
1. use electronegativity to predict bond polarity
2. draw Lewis structures, including exceptions to the octet rule
3. explain resonance
4. draw resonance structures
5. calculate and use formal charge
Procedure: finish chapter 9, start chapter 10.
Homework: pp. 388-389, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, due Monday.
Week of November 21, 2011
Homework due Monday: pp. 322-324, 12, 14, 22, 26(condensed), 28(condensed), 30, 38, 42, 54 a, b, 56 a, b, 71, 75, 83
Monday
Objectives: students will be able to define and predict these
trends using the periodic table:
a. atomic radius
b. ionization energy
c. electron affinity
d. metallic behavior
Procedure: finish chapter 8, distribute practice questions.
Tuesday
Administer test on chapters 7 and 8
Wednesday
Objective: students will be able to
1. describe ionic vs. covalent bonding
2. calculate lattice energy
3. use lattice energy to explain the formation of various ionic
solids
Procedure: Begin chapter 9 on bonding, cover sections in the text
to meet above objectives.
Thursday/Friday
No school
Week of November 14, 2011
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday(single periods)
Objectives: students will be able to
1. define these terms: node, orbital, wave function, probability
distribution, degenerate energy levels
2. explain and use quantum numbers to assign energy level,
sublevel, electron spin to various atoms
3. cite and use Pauli exclusion principle
4. describe s, p, d and f orbital shapes
Procedure: Cover Schroedinger's equation, quantum numbers, orbital
shapes.
Tuesday/Wednesday (double period)
Objectives: students will be able to
1. prepare cobalt solutions of various concentrations
2. use the Spec 20 spectrometer
3. identify the concentration of a cobalt solutions of unknown
concentration
4. state and use Beer’s Law
5. work cooperatively in groups
Procedure: students will perform a spectroscopy lab.
Homework due Friday: pp. 322-324, 12, 14, 22, 26(condensed), 28(condensed), 30, 38, 42, 54 a, b, 56 a, b, 71, 75, 83
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
Objectives: students will be able to
1. explain the splitting of energy levels in polyelectronic atoms
using the following
a) shielding
b) orbital shape
c) penetration effect
2. draw electron configurations of atoms and ions using the Aufbau
principle and Hund’s rule
3. define and predict these trends using the periodic table:
a. atomic radius
b. ionization energy
c. electron affinity
d. metallic behavior
Procedure: finish chapter 8, distribute practice questions.
On the other double period days:
Objective: Students will be able
1. to relate the color of emission spectra to several elements
2. determine identity of unknown solutions using emission
spectroscopy
3. color within the lines
Procedure: students will do a minilab on spectroscopy, identify
unknowns using flame tests.
Week of November 7, 2011
Monday/Wednesday
Objective: students will be able to
1. calculate energy of electrons between different energy levels
of the hydrogen atom using the Bohr model of the atom.
2. calculate DeBroglie wavelengths
3. describe the quantum mechanical model of the atom
4. define these terms: node, orbital, wave function, probability
distribution, degenerate energy levels, uncertainty principle
Procedure: continue with chapter 7, discuss topics to cover above
objectives. Distribute problem set for guided practice and
comprehension.
Homework due Monday: pp 284+, 40, 42, 52, 56, 58, 60, 70
Period 15
Objectives: students will be able to prepare cobalt solutions of
various concentrations.
Tuesday
No school
Thursday/Friday
No school
Week of October 31, 2011
Monday
Objectives: students will be able to demonstrate comprehension of
concepts covered in chapter 6 by taking a quiz.
Procedure: administer quiz on chapter 6, on enthalpy, heat, work,
energy, Hess's law, enthalpies of formation.
In period 15, students will do a minilab on atomic spectra.
Homework: read sections 7.1 – 7.5.
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
Objective: students will be able to
1. define the wave nature of matter,
2. solve problems using the relationships between energy,
wavelength, frequency and mass
3. discuss the developments in physics/chemistry at the turn of
the last century (photoelectric effect, Planck’s observations of
incandescent solids) which lead to the development of quantum
theory
4. calculate DeBroglie wavelengths,
5. state the relationship between wavelength, frequency and speed
of EM radiation
6. calculate energy of electrons between different energy levels
of the hydrogen atom using the Bohr model of the atom.
Procedure: start chapter 7, discuss topics to cover above
objectives. Distribute problem set for guided practice and
comprehension. Minilab on Tuesday for double periods.
Demos as appropriate.
Friday
I will not be in school. Classwork: pp. 283-284, 10, 12, 24, 26,
30, 40, 42, 56, 60.
Week of October 24, 2011
Homework: pp. 247-249, 3, 7, 11, 18, 30 due Monday.
Monday/Tuesday
Objectives: students will be able to
1. solve problems on calorimetry
2. state Hess’s Law
3. solve problems using Hess’s Law.
Procedure: derivation of the definition of enthalpy, Hess’s Law,
model problems using Hess’s Law.
Homework: pp. 249 34, 38, 40, 44, 64, 72, 76, 87, 91 due Thursday.
Wednesday/Thursday
Objective: students will be able to
1. solve problems on standard enthalpies of formation
2. write reactions of formation with reactants, products in
standard states.
Procedure: cover standard enthalpies of formation, standard
states, model problems on these concepts.
Friday
Objectives: students will be able to demonstrate comprehension of
concepts covered in chapter 6 by taking a quiz.
Procedure: administer quiz on chapter 6, on enthalpy, heat, work,
energy, Hess's law, enthalpies of formation.
In period 11-13, students will do a minilab on atomic spectra.
Homework: read sections 7.1 – 7.5.
Week of October 17, 2011
Monday
Objectives: students will be able to
1. compare real vs. ideal gases
2. review homework
Procedure: discuss objective topics, review.
Tuesday
Objective: students will be evaluated on concepts of chapter 5 on
gases.
Procedure: administer test on chapter 5. In double period classes,
continue with chapter 6.
Wednesday/Thursday
Objectives: students will be able to
1. solve problems on calorimetry
2. state Hess’s Law
3. solve problems using Hess’s Law.
Procedure: Start chapter 6, cover calorimetry, derivation of the
definition of enthalpy, Hess’s Law, model problems using Hess’s
Law.
Homework: pp. 247-249, 3, 7, 11, 18, 30, 34, 40, 44 due Monday.
Thursday/Friday
Objective: students will be able to
1. solve problems on standard enthalpies of formation
2. write reactions of formation with reactants, products in
standard states.
Procedure: cover standard enthalpies of formation, standard
states, model problems on these concepts.
Monday
No school
Tuesday/Wednesday (single periods)
Objectives: students will be able to
1. define the Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases
2. define the meaning of Kelvin Temperature in terms of average
kinetic energy of gas particles
3. derive the expression for root mean squared velocity.
4. distinguish between effusion and diffusion
Procedure: discuss objective topics, assign problems to solve in
class.
Homework: read the lab procedure and tape it into lab books
Homework: pp. 215-217, 68, 74 b, d, 85 b, d, 94. Due Thursday.
Tuesday/Wednesday (double period)
Objectives: students will be able to
Work safely in a lab environment with potentially dangerous
materials
Correctly use sensitive lab equipment, especially an analytical
balance
determine an experimental value for the gas constant, R.
Procedure: Students will perform lab activity #13, Determination
of R: The Gas-Law Constant.
Thursday
Objectives: students will be able to
1. Derive Graham’s Law, solve problems
2. compare real vs. ideal gases
3. review homework
Procedure: discuss objective topics, assign problems to solve in
class.
Demo: molecular race.
Friday
Objective: students will be evaluated on concepts of chapter 5 on
gases.
Procedure: administer test on chapter 5.


Week of October 3, 2011
Monday
Objectives: students will be able to
1. identify products of elemental redox reactions
2. balance redox reactions in base using the half-reaction method
Procedure:
Collect lab reports. Go over homework, distribute practice sheet.
Homework: study for a test on chapter 4.
Tuesday
Objective: students will demonstrate comprehension of the concepts
covered in chapter 4 by taking a test.
Procedure: administer chapter 4 test, continue with chapter 5 in
periods 3-5 and 11-13.
Tuesday/Wednesday
Objective: students will be able to
1. state the definition of pressure
2. convert between common pressure units (Pa, atm, torr)
3. state Boyle’s, Charles’s Laws
4. graphically interpret the gas laws
5. solve problems using these laws.
Procedure: discuss objective topics.
Homework for chapter 5: pp. 213-217, 7, 9, 23, 27, 31, 36, 41, 43,
54, 68, due Monday
Thursday/Friday
Objectives: students will be able to
1. state Avogadro’s Law
2. solve problems using these laws
3. state and use Dalton's law of partial pressures
4. derive the formula for the density of an ideal gas.
Procedure: discuss objective topics, assign problems to solve in
class.
Homework: Read lab procedure for Determination of Gas Constant, R.
Week of September 26, 2011
Monday/Tuesday
Objectives: students will be able to
1. perform calculations involved in acid-base volumetric analysis
2. define redox
Procedures:
1. Cover sections 4.3 - 4.4 in Silberberg.
2. Demonstrate acid-base titration
3. Start redox.
Homework: work on these exercises: pp. 168-171, 46, 52, 63, 65,
67, 71, 86, pg. 942 13 a, c, 15 b, c, 17 a, due Monday, October 3.
Wednesday
Objectives: students will be able to
1. identify products of elemental redox reactions
2. balance redox reactions in acid using the half-reaction method
Procedure:
discuss types of redox reactions, balance redox reactions in acid
solution.
Homework due October 3: write up gravimetric lab report, all
classes.
Thursday/Friday
No school
Problems. A. a. SiCl4(l) + 2H2O(l) --> 4HCl(aq) + SiO2(s) b. SiCl4 c. 35.37g d. H2O, 8.77g e. 72.6% B. P2O5, P4O10
Week of September 19, 2011
Monday
Objective: students will be able to demonstrate comprehension of
concepts in chapter 3 by taking a quiz.
Procedure: administer quiz on stoichiometry.
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday (non lab days)
Objectives: students will be able to
1. write balanced equations for the reactions
2. explain the polar nature of water
3. distinguish between strong and weak electrolytes
4. recognize and classify types of reactions
5. define molarity
6. calculate molarity of a solution
7. prepare a solution of a given molarity
8. execute stoichiometric calculations involving precipitation
reactions
Procedure: Start chapter 4, cover sections 4.1-4.3 and 3.5
(molarity) in Silberberg
Homework: work on these exercises: pp. 166-168, 5, 17 a, b, 32, 34, 36, 38, pg. 127 (chapter 3, on molarity), 93, 95 due Friday.
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday (double period)
Objectives: students will be able to
1. Quantitatively precipitate a chloride salt
2. Dry and weigh the product
3. Determine the amount of chloride in an unknown salt.
Procedure:
Students will perform Experiment 8 in Nelson and Kemp, Gravimetric
Analysis of a Chloride Salt.
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday (single periods)
Objectives: students will be able to
Solve titration problems.
identify products of elemental redox reactions
characterize oxidation-reduction reactions
Procedure:
On the day after lab, students will weigh silver chloride samples
to complete their lab experiment. Then cover sections 4.4 &
4.5 in Silberberg.
Homework: pp. 168-171, 46, 52, 63, 65, 67, 71, 86, 90 due Monday.
Monday
Administer quiz on chapters 1 and 2.
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday (non lab periods)
Objective: students will be able to
1. calculate the number of atoms, moles in a sample
2. calculate molar mass, percent composition
3. find empirical and molecular formula
Procedure:Start chapter 3 on stoichiometry, cover the sections in
Silberberg to accomplish the objectives. Hand out lab procedures.
Homework due Thursday: pp. 123-128 11, 15, 17 a, 21, 26, 36 c, d,
42, 54 b, c, 62, 66, 74, 80, 84, 108, 111, 113.
Tuesday/Wednesday (lab double period)
Objectives: students will get into lab groups, check lab drawer
inventory. Students will be able to use basic laboratory equipment
and work safely in a laboratory environment.
Procedure: discuss lab safety, assign lab groups, discuss lab
reports, lab policy, expectations. Go over Lab Book/Report policy.
Students will perform lab exercise #1, Basic Laboratory Equipment
Homework: write up lab, due next Tuesday/Wednesday.
Wednesday/Thursday
Objective: students will be able to
1. solve stoichiometry problems
2. balance equations
3. calculate masses of reactants, products
4. calculating limiting reagents
Procedure: Cover chapter 3 on stoichiometry, cover the sections in
Silberberg to accomplish the objectives.
Friday
Objective: students will be able to demonstrate comprehension of
concepts in chapter 3 by taking a quiz.
Procedure: administer quiz on stoichiometry. Read sections 4.1 –
4.3 in Silberberg, write solubility rules for Monday.
Nomenclature answers:

Practice quiz answers page 1:

Practice quiz answers page 2:

Week of September 5
Monday Labor Day, no school
Tuesday
Objective: students will be able to
1. state course goals and expectations
2. observe several chemical changes in a test tube
3. state the scientific method, discuss the role of the chemist in
society.
Procedure:
1. Take roll, assign seats, give overview of the course, including
goals and expectations. Distribute course outline, rules,
department safety and conduct rules.
2. Review the scientific method
3. Conduct a chemistry experiment. Students will add a common iron
nail to copper sulfate solution and sodium chloride. The students
will observe changes in the test tube.
4. Confirm book distribution.
Homework: Read course outline, obtain notebooks. By Friday, show
covered book, return parent/guardian signed form.
Wednesday/Thursday
Objectives: students will be able to
1. report answers to the correct number of significant figures
2. solve problems with focus on units and conversion factors
3. examples: temperature conversion and density
Procedures:
1. complete chemistry experiment (iron in copper sulfate)
2. begin chapter one, chemical foundations. Go over chapter one
summer assignment.
3. Hand out follow-up exercises, to be completed in class, or for
homework.
Homework: complete chapter one follow-up assignment.
Friday
Objectives: students will be able to discuss the early history of
science, state the contributions of Dalton, Thompson, Rutherford.
Procedure: Go over chapter 2 summer assignment, hand out follow-up
assignment.
Homework: The procedure for Experiment 1, Basic Laboratory
Equipment, will be distributed so that students may read it and
include the procedure in their lab books.