Newark Catholic Chemistry

Honors Chemistry

The student will:

Measurement

·        measure length, volume, and mass accurately in SI units

·        perform calculations with signed numbers, exponential numbers, and percentages

·        perform all calculations using the rules for significant figures

·        graph and interpret experimental data

·        apply the factor-label method to problem solving

Matter, Energy, and Changes

·        describe elements, compounds, and mixtures

·        compare physical and chemical properties

·        differentiate between physical and chemical changes

·        relate energy to changes in matter

·        relate equilibrium, enthalpy, and entropy to phase changes

Modern Atomic Theory

·        describe the Bohr model of the atom

·        determine the number of e^-, p⁺, and n⁰ in a nuclide

·        interrelate the wave and particle models

·        write electron configurations

·        draw orbital diagrams

·        write electron dot notations

Chemical Bonding

·        use electronegativity scale to predict the bond type between atoms

·        draw Lewis structures

·        interrelate electron configurations, oxidation number, orbital hybridization, bond angle, and molecular shape

·        interpret properties in terms of molecular shape

·        predict solubility based on bond type and molecular shape

·        relate properties to intermolecular forces

Chemical Shorthand

·        write formulas from charge or oxidation number

·        complete and balance chemical equations

·        classify chemical reactions by type

·        use the activity series and solubility table to predict reactions

Descriptive Chemistry of the Elements (Periodic Table)

·        demonstrate an understanding of the periodic law

·        illustrate the behavior of elements within a group or family

·        predict trends in the properties of elements within the same period or series

·        contrast the properties of elements in different groups and/or periods

·        relate chemical principles to the everyday world

Chemical Calculations

·        use the mole concept in calculations

·        calculate % composition, empirical, and molecular formulas

·        solve mass-mass, mass-volume, volume-volume, and limiting reactant problems

·        calculate % yield

·        solve gas law problems

·        solve concentration, pH, and titration problems

·        calculate changes in enthalpy, entropy, and free energy

·        perform calculations bases on the rate law

·        solve problems using the equilibrium constant expression

·        identify the element oxidized, the element reduced, and balance redox equations

·        calculate redox potentials

·        solve problems dealing with electro analysis

Nuclear Chemistry

·        Compare the three types of radiation (alpha, beta, and gamma) on the basis of properties

·        Balance nuclear equations

·        Solve half-life problems

·        Contrast and compare fission and fusion as sources of energy

Qualitative Analysis

·        Perform safely and accurately the known experiments and record results

·        identify the cation in an unknown salt

·        identify the anion in an unknown salt

·        report the correct formula and name for the unknown salt

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