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21.1 Voltaic Cells
Describe a way to obtain electrical energy from a redox reaction.
Identify the parts of a votaic cell and explain how each part operates
Calculate cell potentials and determine the spontaneity of redox reactions.
21.2 Types of Batteries
Describe the structure, composition, and operation of the typical carbon-zinc dry cell battery.
Distinguish between primary and secondary batteries and give two examples of each.
Explain the structure and operation of the hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell.
Describe the process of corrosion of iron and methods to prevent corrosion.
21.3 Electrolysis
Describe how it is possible to reverse a spontaneous redox reaction in an electro-chemical cell.
Compare the reactions involved in the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride with those in the electrolysis of brine.
Discuss the importance of electrolysis in the smelting and purification of metals.
22.1 Alkanes
Describe the structures of alkanes.
Name an alkane by examining its structure.
Draw the structure of an alkane given its name.
22.2 Cyclic Alkanes and Alkane Properties
Name a cyclic alkane by examining its structure
Draw the structure of a cyclic alkane given its name.
Describe the properties of alkanes.
Distinguish between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons.
22.3 Alkenes and Alkynes
Compare the properties of alkenes and alkynes with those of alkanes.
Describe the molecular structures of alkenes and alkynes.
Name an alkene or alkyne by examining its structure.
Draw the structure of an alkene or alkyne by analyzing its name.
22.4 Isomers
Distinguish between the two main categories of isomers, structural isomers and stereoisomers.
Differentiate between cis- and trans- geometric isomers.
Recognize different structural isomers given a structural formula.
Describe the structural variation in molecules that results in optical isomers.
22.5 Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Petroleum
Compare and contrast the properties of aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Explain what a carcinogen is and list some examples.
Describe the processes used to separate petroleum into fractions and to balance each fraction’s output with market demands.
Identify the fractions into which petroleum can be separated.
Chapter 23 Substituted Hydrocarbons and Their Reactions
23.1 Functional Groups
Describe a functional group and give examples.
Name and draw alkyl and aryl halide structures.
Discuss the chemical and physical properties of organic halides.
Describe how substitution reactions form alkyl and aryl halides.
23.2 Alcohols, Ethers, and Amines
Identify the functional groups that characterize alcohols, ethers, and amines.
Draw the structure of alcohols, ethers, and amines.
Discuss the properties and uses of alcohols, ethers, and amines.
23.3 Carbonyl Compounds
Draw and identify the structures of carbonyl compounds including aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, and amides.
Discuss the properties and uses of compounds containing the carbonyl group.
23.4 Other Reactions of Organic Compounds
Classify an organic reaction into one of five categories: substitution, addition, elimination, oxidation-reduction, or condensation.
Use structural formulas to write equations for reactions of organic compounds
Predict the products of common types of organic reactions.
23.5 Polymers
Describe the relationship between a polymer and the monomers from which it forms.
Classify polymerization reactions as addition or condensation.
Predict polymer properties based on their molecular structures and the presence of functional groups.
Chapter 24 The Chemistry of Life
24.1 Proteins
Describe the structures of amino acids and proteins.
Explain the roles of proteins in cells.
24.2 Carbohydrates
Describe the structures of monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.
Explain the functions of carbohydrates in living things.
24.3 Lipids
Describe the structures of fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids, and steroids.
Explain the functions of lipids in living organisms.
Identify some reactions that fatty acids undergo.
Relate the structure and function of cell membranes.
24.4 Nucleic Acids
Identify the structural components of nucleic acids.
Relate the function of DNA to its structure.
Describe the structure and function of RNA.
24.5 Metabolism
Distinguish between anabolism and catabolism
Describe the role of ATP in metabolism.
Compare and contrast the processes of photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and fermentation.
25.1 Nuclear Radiation
List the founding scientists in the study of radioactivity and state their discoveries.
Identify alpha, beta, and gamma radiation in terms of composition and key properties.
25.2 Radioactive Decay
Explain why certain nuclei are radioactive.
Apply your knowledge of radioactive decay to write balanced nuclear reactions.
25.3 Transmutation
Describe how induced transmutation is used to produce a transuranium element.
Solve problems involving radioactive decay rates.
25.4 Fission and Fusion of Atomic Nuclei
Compare and contrast nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
Explain the process by which nuclear reactors generate electricity.
25.5 Applications and Effects of Nuclear Reactions
Describe several methods used to detect and measure radiation.
Explain an application of radiation used in the treatment of disease.
Describe some of the damaging effects of radiation on biological systems.
Chapter 26 Chemistry in the Environment
26.1 Earth’s Atmosphere
Describe the structure and composition of Earth’s atmosphere.
Identify common chemical reactions in the atmosphere.
Analyze how human activities affect the atmosphere.
26.2 Earth’s Water
Trace the cycle of water in the environment.
Identify the chemical composition of seawater
Describe methods of desalination, and relate the shortage of freshwater in some regions to the development of desalination techniques.
Outline the steps of a water-treatment process.
26.3 Earth’s Crust
Identify Earth’s major regions.
List the major elements in the Earth’s Crust.
Describe the composition of minerals.
26.4 Cycles in the Environment
Trace the pathways of carbon and nitrogen through the environment.
Compare and contrast the greenhouse effect and global warming.