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Unit I: Atoms, Elements, and Molecules

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Lesson 1 : Atomic Structure - The Particle Nature of Matter

In this lesson, students will learn to develop models that describe the atomic composition of simple molecules. They will use particle-level models to understand the interactions of energy and matter within a system.By the end of this lesson, students will be able to construct models to explain how atoms combine to form molecules, and how energy and matter interact within a molecular system.

Lesson 2 : Atomic Structure - Atoms

In this lesson, students will learn about the basic structure of an atom and how it is composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons. They will explore the differences between atoms of different elements and the concept of isotopes of the same element. Additionally, students will be introduced to the method of calculating the atomic mass of an element based on isotope data. By the end of this lesson, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental structure of an atom and the differences between different elements and isotopes.

Lesson 3 : Atomic Structure - Atomic Emission Spectra

In this lesson, students will learn about the Bohr model of the atom, which represents electron energy levels and the placement of electrons within those levels. They will use the Bohr model to understand why elements have unique atomic emission spectra and how this relates to the structure of their atoms, specifically the patterns of electrons and changes in their energy. Students will develop the ability to use the Bohr model to explain the spectral patterns of different elements and the relationship between the spectral patterns and the atomic structure.By the end of this lesson, students will have a deeper understanding of atomic structure and the role of electron energy levels in determining the spectral properties of elements.

Lesson 4 : Atomic Structure - Modern Atomic Theory

In this lesson, students will explore the development of modern atomic orbital theory and the role that the quantum mechanical nature of the electron played in its evolution. They will learn about how this understanding of the electron allowed for refinements to be made in models of the atom.By the end of this lesson, students will have a greater understanding of the quantum mechanical nature of the electron and its impact on our understanding of atomic structure. They will be able to evaluate how this knowledge can be used to refine models of the atom, and how this refinement contributes to a more complete understanding of the fundamental nature of matter.

Lesson 5 : Atomic Structure - Electrons

In this lesson, students will learn how to predict the electron configuration of atoms using the periodic table as a model. They will also learn to use electron dot structures to represent an atom's valence electrons. By the end of the lesson, students will have a deeper understanding of how the periodic table can be used to understand the distribution of electrons within an atom, and how this information is represented using electron dot structures. Students will be able to apply their knowledge to predict the electron configuration of different elements, and to understand the relationship between an atom's electron configuration and its chemical behavior.

Lesson 6: The Periodic Table: Overview

In this lesson, students will learn about the organization of elements in the periodic table and how it is based on the number of protons in an atom's nucleus. They will understand how the main groups of the periodic table reflect the patterns of an atom's outermost electrons. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to use the position of an element in the periodic table to predict some of its chemical properties, such as reactivity and electron configuration. Students will gain a deeper understanding of how the structure of an atom is related to its chemical behavior, and how the periodic table serves as a useful tool for organizing and predicting the properties of the elements.

Lesson 7: The Periodic Table and Atomic Structure

In this lesson, students will learn about the relationship between electron configuration and trends in the periodic table. They will understand how the periodic table can be used to predict electron configuration of elements, and how this information is related to the chemical behavior of an element. Students will also learn about Coulomb's law and its role in understanding effective nuclear charge, including why the positive charge exerted by an atomic nucleus is not equal to the charge of its protons. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to explain patterns of effective nuclear charge across a period of main group elements and understand the relationship between electron configuration, effective nuclear charge, and trends in the periodic table.

Lesson 8: The Periodic Table - Periodic Trends

In this lesson, students will explore reactivity patterns in the periodic table and learn how they are related to ionization energy, net effective charge, and atomic radius. They will use models of elements to explain the formation of ions, and understand how the periodic table can be used to predict some chemical properties of elements. By the end of the lesson, students will have a deeper understanding of the factors that influence the reactivity of an element and how this information can be used to predict its behavior in chemical reactions. They will also be able to use periodic trends to explain some chemical properties of elements, and understand how the structure of an atom influences its chemical behavior.

Lesson 9: Chemical Bonding - Ionic Bonds

In this lesson, students will learn about the formation of ions and ionic bonds. They will understand that atoms gain or lose electrons to form ions in order to have a full valence shell, which makes them more stable. Students will also learn about ionic bonds as electrostatic attractions between cations and anions. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to describe how the structures of ionic compounds affect their properties, and understand the relationship between the charge and stability of ions and the formation of ionic bonds. They will gain a deeper understanding of how the arrangement of positive and negative ions in a crystal lattice determines the properties of ionic compounds, such as solubility and melting point.

Lesson 10: Chemical Bonding - Metallic Bonds

In this lesson, students will learn about metallic bonds and the electron sea model. They will understand how the bonding in metals and alloys affects their properties, and how the movement of electrons in a metal contributes to its characteristic physical properties, such as conductivity and ductility. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to describe the electron sea model of metallic bonds and explain how the arrangement of electrons in metals affects the properties of metals and alloys, including strength, malleability, and electrical conductivity. They will also be able to compare and contrast metallic bonds with other types of chemical bonds.

Lesson 11: Chemical Bonding - Covalent Bonds

In this lesson, students will learn about covalent bonds and how nonmetals share electrons to complete their valence shell octet. They will understand that covalent bonds are formed when atoms share electrons, and they will be able to identify single, double, and triple covalent bonds. Additionally, students will learn about electron dot diagrams and how they are used to represent covalent bonds. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to describe how elements of different electronegativities can share electrons unequally, leading to the formation of a polar covalent bond. They will understand the concept of electronegativity and its role in determining the polarity of a covalent bond, and will be able to compare and contrast covalent bonds with other types of chemical bonds.

Lesson 12: Chemical Bonding - Intermolecular Forces

In this lesson, students will learn about the types of attractions between molecules. They will understand that intermolecular attractions play a crucial role in determining the properties of a material, such as its boiling point, surface tension, and viscosity. Students will be introduced to different types of intermolecular forces, including dipole-dipole interactions, hydrogen bonding, and van der Waals forces. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to describe the different types of attractions between molecules, and explain how intermolecular attractions influence the bulk properties of a material. They will also be able to compare and contrast the strengths of different types of intermolecular attractions and how they contribute to the properties of a material.

Lesson 13: Chemical Bonding - Formulae and Naming Compounds

In this lesson, students will learn the rules for naming chemical compounds. They will understand the difference between molecular compounds, ionic compounds, and acids, and learn how to name each type of compound based on its composition. Students will also learn how to determine a neutral compound’s chemical formula using its name and the periodic table. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to explain the steps for naming a chemical compound when given its formula, and predict bond types in a compound based on its name or formula. The lessons will also help students develop critical thinking skills as they apply their knowledge of chemical names, formulas, and bonding to determine the nature of a chemical compound.

Unit II: Chemical Reactions

Lesson 1 : Atomic Structure - The Particle Nature of Matter

In this lesson, students will learn to develop models that describe the atomic composition of simple molecules. They will use particle-level models to understand the interactions of energy and matter within a system.By the end of this lesson, students will be able to construct models to explain how atoms combine to form molecules, and how energy and matter interact within a molecular system.

Lesson 2 : Atomic Structure - Atoms

In this lesson, students will learn about the basic structure of an atom and how it is composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons. They will explore the differences between atoms of different elements and the concept of isotopes of the same element. Additionally, students will be introduced to the method of calculating the atomic mass of an element based on isotope data. By the end of this lesson, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental structure of an atom and the differences between different elements and isotopes.

Lesson 3 : Atomic Structure - Atomic Emission Spectra

In this lesson, students will learn about the Bohr model of the atom, which represents electron energy levels and the placement of electrons within those levels. They will use the Bohr model to understand why elements have unique atomic emission spectra and how this relates to the structure of their atoms, specifically the patterns of electrons and changes in their energy. Students will develop the ability to use the Bohr model to explain the spectral patterns of different elements and the relationship between the spectral patterns and the atomic structure.By the end of this lesson, students will have a deeper understanding of atomic structure and the role of electron energy levels in determining the spectral properties of elements.

Lesson 4 : Atomic Structure - Modern Atomic Theory

In this lesson, students will explore the development of modern atomic orbital theory and the role that the quantum mechanical nature of the electron played in its evolution. They will learn about how this understanding of the electron allowed for refinements to be made in models of the atom.By the end of this lesson, students will have a greater understanding of the quantum mechanical nature of the electron and its impact on our understanding of atomic structure. They will be able to evaluate how this knowledge can be used to refine models of the atom, and how this refinement contributes to a more complete understanding of the fundamental nature of matter.

Lesson 5 : Atomic Structure - Electrons

In this lesson, students will learn how to predict the electron configuration of atoms using the periodic table as a model. They will also learn to use electron dot structures to represent an atom's valence electrons. By the end of the lesson, students will have a deeper understanding of how the periodic table can be used to understand the distribution of electrons within an atom, and how this information is represented using electron dot structures. Students will be able to apply their knowledge to predict the electron configuration of different elements, and to understand the relationship between an atom's electron configuration and its chemical behavior.

Lesson 6: The Periodic Table: Overview

In this lesson, students will learn about the organization of elements in the periodic table and how it is based on the number of protons in an atom's nucleus. They will understand how the main groups of the periodic table reflect the patterns of an atom's outermost electrons. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to use the position of an element in the periodic table to predict some of its chemical properties, such as reactivity and electron configuration. Students will gain a deeper understanding of how the structure of an atom is related to its chemical behavior, and how the periodic table serves as a useful tool for organizing and predicting the properties of the elements.

Lesson 7: The Periodic Table and Atomic Structure

In this lesson, students will learn about the relationship between electron configuration and trends in the periodic table. They will understand how the periodic table can be used to predict electron configuration of elements, and how this information is related to the chemical behavior of an element. Students will also learn about Coulomb's law and its role in understanding effective nuclear charge, including why the positive charge exerted by an atomic nucleus is not equal to the charge of its protons. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to explain patterns of effective nuclear charge across a period of main group elements and understand the relationship between electron configuration, effective nuclear charge, and trends in the periodic table.

Lesson 8: The Periodic Table - Periodic Trends

In this lesson, students will explore reactivity patterns in the periodic table and learn how they are related to ionization energy, net effective charge, and atomic radius. They will use models of elements to explain the formation of ions, and understand how the periodic table can be used to predict some chemical properties of elements. By the end of the lesson, students will have a deeper understanding of the factors that influence the reactivity of an element and how this information can be used to predict its behavior in chemical reactions. They will also be able to use periodic trends to explain some chemical properties of elements, and understand how the structure of an atom influences its chemical behavior.

Lesson 9: Chemical Bonding - Ionic Bonds

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Lesson 10: Chemical Bonding - Metallic Bonds

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Lesson 11: Chemical Bonding - Covalent Bonds

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Lesson 12: Chemical Bonding - Intermolecular Forces

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Lesson 13: Chemical Bonding - Formulae and Naming Compounds

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COURSE OVERVIEW

Unit I: Atoms, Elements, and Molecules

·    Atomic Structure

Lesson 1: The Particle Nature of Matter​​​

Lesson 2: Atoms

Lesson 3: Atomic Emission Spectra

Lesson 4: Modern Atomic Theory

Lesson 5: Electrons 

·    The Periodic Table​

Lesson 6: Overview​​​​

Lesson 7: The Periodic Table and Atomic Structure

Lesson 8: Periodic Trends 

·    Chemical Bonding​

Lesson 9: Ionic Bonds​

Lesson 10: Metallic Bonds

Lesson 11: Covalent Bonds

Lesson 12: Intermolecular Forces

Lesson 13: Formulae and Naming Compound​

 

Unit II: Chemical Reactions

·    Physical Properties of Materials

Lesson 14: States of Matter​

Lesson 15: Phase Changes

Lesson 16: Comparing Ionic and Molecular Compounds

Lesson 17: Comparing Metals and Nonmetals 

Lesson 18: Dissolution and Aqueous Solutions

Lesson 19: Properties of Solutions

·    Chemical Quantities​

Lesson 20: The Mole Concept​​

Lesson 21: Molar Relationships

Lesson 22: Percent Composition 

Lesson 23: Concentration of Solutions

·    Chemical Reactions​

Lesson 24: Overview​

Lesson 25: Predicting Products

Lesson 26: Reactions in Aqueous Solutions

·    Stoichiometry

Lesson 27: Relations of Reactants and Products

Lesson 28: Chemical Calculations

Lesson 29: Limiting Reagent and percent yield

·    Heat of Reactions​

Lesson 30: Energy in Chemical Bonds​

Lesson 31: Enthalpy of Formation

Lesson 32: Enthalpy Changes 

 

Unit III: Gases and Atmosphere

·    Gases

Lesson 33: Properties of Gases​

Lesson 34: The Gas Laws

Lesson 35: Ideal Gases

·    Earth's Atmosphere

Lesson 36: Earth's Atmosphere

 

Unit IV: Kinetics

·    Reaction rates and Equilibrium

Lesson 37: Rates of Reactions​

Lesson 38: Course of a Chemical Reaction

Lesson 39: Reversible Reactions and Equilibrium

Lesson 40: Free Energy and Equilibrium

·    Acid-Base Equilibria

Lesson 41: Acids, Bases, and Salts​

Lesson 42: Strong and Weak Acids-Bases

Lesson 43: Reactions of Acids and Bases

Lesson 44: Buffers and Equilibria

 

Unit V: Electrochemistry

·    Oxidation-Reduction Reactions

Lesson 45: Redox​

Lesson 46: Understanding Redox Reactions

Lesson 47: Electrochemical Cells

 

Unit VI: Organic Chemistry

·    Types of Organic Compounds

Lesson 48: Hydrocarbons​

Lesson 49: Functional Groups

Lesson 50: Polymers 

Lesson 51: The Chemistry of Life

 

Unit VII: Nuclear Chemistry

·    Nuclear Processes

Lesson 52: Radioactivity and Half-Life​

Lesson 53: Fission and Fusion

Lesson 54: Use of Nuclear Technology

Unit I: Atoms, Elements, and Molecules

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