Supplemental Texts: Chang, Chemistry, 9Th Ed, Mcgraw-Hill, 2007

AP CHEMISTRY

Textbook: Brown, LeMay and Bursten, Chemistry, the Central Science, 10th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2006.

Supplemental Texts: Chang, Chemistry, 9th Ed, McGraw-Hill, 2007. Zumdahl, Chemistry, 7th Ed, Houghton Mifflin, 2007. Ebbing, Gammon, General Chemistry, 7th Ed, Houghton Mifflin, 2002.

ABOUT THE AP CHEMISTRY COURSE

AP Chemistry is designed to offer a rigorous and challenging course that covers the chemistry and chemical principles typical of college and university general chemistry courses. Students learn the usefulness and relevance of chemistry in both their intended areas of study and in the everyday world. This course is designed to enable the students to attain a depth of understanding of fundamentals and a reasonable competence in dealing with chemical problems. The course contributes to the development of the students’ abilities to think clearly and to express their ideas, orally and in writing, with clarity and logic. This course provides a rigorous treatment of college-level chemistry with such topics as chemical behavior, bonding theory, thermodynamics, quantum theory, kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry, and organic chemistry. Emphasis on problem solving and extensive laboratory work prepare students for the AP examination in chemistry. A college credit option is also available through the University of Pittsburgh’s College in High School Chemistry course.

Since this is a college level course taught in high school, it is very demanding, both in time and effort required. Much of the work involves solving math-type problems. It is highly recommended that AP Chemistry students be concurrently enrolled in one of the highest-level mathematics courses available (successful completion of Algebra II). With the exception of laboratory experiment days, homework will likely be assigned each day until the final review for the AP Chemistry exam. The amount of work outside of class depends upon the student; however, students should be prepared to spend anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour each night after school on just their AP Chemistry homework. Because class time is limited, students will be given opportunities to work on certain topics in chemistry over breaks.

The first semester will cover material from your introductory chemistry course, but with greater depth and complexity. Most of the material in the second and third trimester will be new; it is fairly sophisticated and requires a sound understanding of the earlier material. Learning in science is approached in terms of unifying concepts and logical reasoning, rather than by memorization.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

1. Learning and understanding the factual and conceptual aspects of chemistry, and developing the ability to handle the complex interactions of chemical systems. 2. Developing analytical and critical skills, problem solving ability and independent thinking. 3. Learning to communicate with logic and clarity in science. 4. Attaining a degree of competence in the conceptual and practical aspects of laboratory work. 5. Developing an interest in science and an awareness of its relation to everyday life. 6. Appreciating the personal challenge and satisfaction of dealing with the unknown 7. Providing an appropriate environment whereby there is a desire to learn and think, a respect for others and their opinions, a participatory atmosphere and a commitment to the course.

Overall themes running throughout the course:

 Relationship between cause and effect  Relationship between lab chemistry and chemistry at the atomic or molecular levels  Problem solving: (integrating information and thinking in chemical terms)  Analysis of known facts and experimental data  Communicating in chemistry  Relevance and application of chemical knowledge COURSE CONTENT

 Matter & Measurement; Atoms,Molecules, and Ions; Stoichiometry: Calculations w/Chemical Formulas and Equations  Aqueous Reactions & Solution Stoichiometry  Thermochemistry  Electronic Structure of Atoms  Periodic Properties of Elements; Chemistry of Nonmetals  Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding  Molecular Geometry: Bonding Theories  Gases  Intermolecular Forces, Liquids, & Solids  Properties of Solutions  Chemical Kinetics  Chemical Equilibrium  Acid-Base Equilibria  Additional Aspects of Aqueous Equilibria  Chemical Thermodynamics  Electrochemistry  Nuclear Chemistry  Coordination Compounds  Chemistry of Life: Organic & Biological Chemistry

GENERAL POLICIES

1. You are expected to be on time for class and to have the required materials with you. These include a writing implement, a calculator, paper, 3-Ring Notebook, and the textbook. Repeated lateness is disrespectful and will not be tolerated.

2. You must keep up with the appropriate reading and other homework as an ongoing responsibility. Class will not be held up for individuals who are not prepared.

3. Problem questions are assigned for homework as a learning process, not as "plug and chug" work (if you know what to do when you read a question, it is an exercise, not a problem). You are expected to be persistent in doing these problems as they are all within your capabilities (hint: take a short break or do some other homework and then try again).

4. You are expected to keep useful class notes. This includes recording the steps of problems worked during class since just working them on your calculator does not give you any record for subsequent studying and review. All handouts and tests should be kept in a binder from which they can be retrieved. A separate notebook is required for labs. Your review for the AP in the spring will be meaningless without a record of what you’ve done during the year.

5. You should be prepared for labs by reading the handouts ahead of time, and understanding what you are to do. Interpretation and discussion of data are an important part of the lab report.

6. Homework must be completed and assignments (notably lab reports) must be handed in on time at the beginning of class in order to receive full credit. Your homework is due, by unit, the day after each test. I will allow one day’s lateness (and its subsequent grade-level deduction); the homework will then receive a zero. I will periodically check daily homework to see who is keeping up, and thus contributing to the class. All work handed in for grading (including tests) should be organized and legible. If I can’t read it, it’s wrong.

7. It is each person's responsibility to make up work promptly after an absence. You may not have a test postponed for any reason except an excused absence.

8. You are encouraged to discuss the concepts of assigned material (e.g., lab reports) with each other. However, work which is to be handed in for grading must be done independently. Each person must be responsible for the integrity and the understanding of such assignments.

9. You are expected to participate in class, to contribute to discussions, to respect the right of others to express their opinions, and to promote an atmosphere conducive to thinking and learning.

10. Try to think independently, but ask when you do not understand or are confused (if you have done your homework, you are probably not the only person in the class who is feeling this way). This is particularly important because much of the material has a pyramid structure which will collapse if the foundation is not secure. Required each day in class  Textbook  3-Ring Lecture Notebook (2-3”) - Keep Chapter Syllabuses, Handouts, Classroom Notes, Chapter Outlines, and Completed Tests.  Notebook paper, Pencil and pen  Lab Notebook: bound notebook (on laboratory days)  Calculator: Logarithmic and Scientific Notation functions.

Lab reports: See separate handout on writing formal lab reports. (Students are required to submit a complete report for each lab experiment, including a hypothesis, procedure, data and observations, calculations, and a conclusion.) You will be given specific handouts for individual labs before they are performed. Lab reports are important and are graded on two criteria. The first is for accuracy and for fulfilling the stated requirements. The second is for depth in the analysis and interpretation of data which you collect. There will also be short reports on demonstrations or mini-labs.

Grading scale:

AP Chemistry will consist of the approximate grade break down:

40% Tests 20% Quizzes 15% Class activities and Homework 25% Laboratory preparation/performance and Write-ups

Participation is taking an active learning role in the classroom. Participation is (but is not limited to):  Safe, active participation in laboratory activities (e.g., written data collection)  Active participation in classroom discussions, group work, etc.  Active, on-task, note-taking during lectures  Active, on-task, reading, writing and production of reports and syntheses  Active, on-task, completion of homework assignments.

All students are expected to physically and mentally participate in the active roles of classroom learning citizenship. Attendance is physical and mental participation during the course of a class period. The instructor reserves the right to arbitrate participation and attendance for each student. Exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances depending upon the situation and the student.

Grades will be based on a point-based system. Letter grades will be issued on the percentage of total possible points accumulated throughout the semester.

Late/Missing work:

All assignments and projects are to be turned in at the beginning of the class period on the due date.

It is your responsibility to get your missed assignments. If you miss…

 The day an assignment is due, you’ll be expected to turn that homework in the day you get back (especially if absence was for a field trip or school activity)  The day the assignment was given out, you will receive one extra day on the due date  A day or two before the due date, but were present when the assignment was given, you are expected to turn in the assignment on the original due date  The scheduled due date with an unexcused absence (i.e., you skipped), you lose 25% of the assignment value right off the top. Credit may not be earned for the work or projects completed during the absence.

It is your responsibility to get your missed quizzes and tests. If you miss…

 The scheduled quiz/test day, you’ll be expected to take the quiz/test the day you get back (especially if absence was for a field trip or school activity)  A day or two before a quiz/test, but were present for the review you are expected to take the quiz/test on the scheduled day  The review day, and are back on the scheduled quiz/test day, you must take the quiz/test the NEXT DAY (day after the scheduled test day)  The scheduled quiz/test day with an unexcused absence, (i.e., you skipped) you lose 25% of the quiz/test points off the top. Credit may not be earned for the work or projects completed during the absence. AP CHEMISTRY COURSE SYLLABUS 2006-2007 AP Chemistry meets every day for 75 minutes for an entire school year; averaging at least two periods per week for laboratories. Labs are also conducted after school and during the students’ free periods throughout the week.

All of the experiments below, except where noted with *, will require hands-on work in the laboratory. The laboratory experience is enhanced by the occasional use of technology via Vernier LabPro, computer- interfaced sensors, Odyssey (Wavefunction) molecular modeling software, and the Virtual Chem Lab. All students work in pairs and often collaborate with other groups or the entire class when presenting/discussing data interpretation. However, each student is responsible to complete his or her own lab write-up, which consists, but is not limited to, a hypothesis, procedure, observations/data, calculations, and a conclusion.

Chapter tests consist of approximately 15-20 multiple choice questions and approximately 4 to 5 free- response questions. The multiple choice and free-response questions come from retired AP released exams whenever possible. All students have the option to take a “re-test” once they have taken the initial test. The re-test is another test similar to the first test, but it does not replace the first test. The re-test gives the student the opportunity to improve, while sharpening their test-taking ability. The re-test is taken during a student’s free period.

Topics Covered Description Chapter Name Correlation with Assigned Laboratory # School weeks/ Problems Number of * Virtual Chem Lab (VCL) (Woodfield, Asplund, BYU) weeks on topic companion CD to accompany Brown, LeMay, and Bursten. All of these labs are conducted outside of class by the student Classifications and Most of these topics 1,2,3 Matter & Week 1-2 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, *VCL: 2-5 Names and Formulas of properties of matter, Units were learned in the Measurement; 1.12 through Ionic Compounds 1.28 evens, of measurement and first-year course, so a Atoms,Molecules, 1.30 through uncertainty in minimal amount of time and Ions; 1.5 weeks 1.40 evens, measurement, Dimensional will be spent reviewing Stoichiometry: 1.46, 1.50, Analysis, Molecules and and relearning the Calculations 1.56; 2.2, molecular compounds, Ions fundamental and w/Chem. Form. & (Review Summer 2.4, 2.6, and ionic compounds, important ideas of Eqs. Assignment, 2.10, 2.14, 2.16, 2.18, Naming inorganic chemical formulas and given during the 2.22, 2.30, compounds and simple nomenclature. Students summer) 2.36, 2.38, organic compounds, need to be able to think 2.42 through Empirical formulas, holistically about 2.64 evens; Quantitative information problem solving using 3.2 through from balanced equations, the fundamental ideas 3.20 evens, 3.24, 3.28 Limiting reagents and of the mole and through 3.36 theoretical yields stoichiometry evens, 3.40, 3.46, 3.48, 3.50, 3.58, 3.60, 3.66, 3.70, 3.72, 3.74, 3.76

Weekly Quizzes on topics covered, Test on Material in Ch. 1,2,3 General properties of Lays the foundation for 4 Aqueous Reactions Week 2-3 4.1, 4.4, 4.8,  Silver One-Pot Demo aqueous solutions, students to successfully & Solution 4.10, 4.14, (Instructor-led demo- 4.16, 4.18, Precipitation reactions, write chemical equations Stoichiometry Shakhashiri), 4.20, 4.24, Acid-Base reactions, as well as be able to 1.5 weeks 4.26, 4.32,  Solubility Lab: Oxidation-reduction understand and apply 4.34, 4.40, Determination of the reactions, Concentration of later complex 4.46, 4.50, Formula of Anhydrous solutions, Solution quantitative ideas about 4.52, 4.56, Copper Sulfate stoichiometry how matter changes in 4.60, 4.64, (AP Lab:1,2) (4 lab 4.70, 4.74, terms of unseen atoms periods) 4.78, 4.80 and molecules  Qualitative Analysis of Cations and Anions: The 14 Bottle Problem (AP Lab: 14) (approx.8 lab periods mostly conducted during student free periods) Weekly Quizzes on Topics Covered Enthalpy, Enthalpies of Thermochemistry lays 5 Thermochemistry Week 4-5 5.2, 5.5,  Determining the Mole Ratios Reaction, Calorimetry, the groundwork for 5.18, 5.22, in a Chemical Reaction (1 lab 5.24, 5.26, Hess’s Law, Enthalpies of understanding energy as period) 5.28, 5.34,