Eastern Shore District High School Chemistry 12 Fall/Winter 2013 Mrs. Bain

Students in Chemistry 12 will explore the following subject areas:

Thermochemistry Solutions  Differentiation and representation of exothermic and  Characteristics and components of solutions endothermic reactions  Concepts of dilute vs. concentrated, saturation,  Concepts of specific heat and enthalpy electrolytes  Representation of thermochemical processes in  Role of intermolecular forces in the process of dissolving diagrams and equations and how this affects solubility  Calculations of heat exchange in physical and  Calculation of concentration, calculations involving chemical processes by multiple methods dilutions  Comparison of energy exchange in physical, chemical Equilibrium and nuclear changes  Equilibrium systems of solutions Kinetics  LeChatelier’s principle  Collision theory and factors that affect rate  The use of equilibrium constant expressions to predict of reaction the position of equilibrium and to perform concentration  Potential energy diagrams calculations  Role of catalysts Electrochemistry Acids and Bases  Identifying electron transfer in redox reactions  Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry definitions  Oxidation numbers  Dissociation equations  Creating balanced half reactions and net reactions  Prediction of products of acid-base reactions  Electrochemical and electrolytic cells  Chemical, ionic and net ionic equations  Spontaneity of redox reactions  Titration curves and acid-base indicators  Strong vs. weak acids and bases  Calculations relating to pH and acid/base concentrations

Textbook: Chemistry (McGraw-Hill Ryerson)

Contact Information: Email Address: Web Page: http://hrsb.staff.ednet.ns.ca/bennetamy Phone: 889-4025 ext 770-1202 Power School: Accounts can be used to check grades and attendance. If you do not have an account please contact the main office.

Web Page: Homework, assignments, due dates and helpful links will be posted on our class website. If you are missing from class it is an expectation that you will review the material covered in class and attempt the work assigned.

Supplies needed: Binder, loose leaf, pencils, eraser, ruler, pen, and scientific calculator.

Assessment and Evaluation: Both teacher and student learn from assessments. The teacher learns what further instruction a student needs; the student learns their strengths, their challenges and what must be done to improve. Term Mark: Final Grade: Thermochemistry 25% Term Evaluation 70% Solutions 18% Final Exam 30% Kinetics & Equilibrium 25% Acids & Bases 25% Electrochemistry 7%

The term mark assessments will consist of tests, quizzes, assignments, lab and journals.

Homework: Homework is an important tool in the learning process, which is often used to provide additional practice of concepts necessary for mastery of new skills. Students must take responsibility for their learning by completing all assigned homework in the timeframe outlined by the teacher. Occasionally, homework will be collected to assess understanding and to check for completion.

Journals: Journal questions will be assigned at the conclusion of each unit. In these journals, students will use writing to demonstrate their understanding of the concepts covered in the unit, examine the connections between concepts and describe how the science applies to the world around them. All journals will be due one week following the unit test.

Labs: Labs are an important component of any science course. If a student misses a lab they are responsible for obtaining the details and data regarding the lab from a partner and completing the assigned lab report. Each student will sign a lab safety contract to ensure that students are aware of the level of responsibility that is necessary to work in a chemistry lab. Students who do not sign the safety contract, or who behave in a manor that affects the safety of themselves or others in the lab will not be permitted to participate in any further lab activities.

Late Assessments: Students are responsible for completing assignments by specified due dates so that teachers can provide timely feedback. A due date is given for each assignment. If the student does not hand in the assignment on the due date, the student may consult with the teacher regarding a possible alternate due date. This must be done in a timely manner. If the alternate due date is granted but not met, the student will have missed the opportunity to demonstrate achievement towards the outcomes and the student’s grade may be affected.

Missed Work During Absences: If a student misses one or more classes due to illness, travel, sports, extracurricular activities, etc., the following process will be followed: 1. Upon returning to school, the student is responsible to contact the teacher to find out what work was missed. Please check the web page. 2. The student is responsible for obtaining notes for missed classes and completing all work that was done on the day(s) missed. Please check the web page. 3. If an assignment was due, or a test/quiz was to be written on the day of the absence, the student will hand in the assignment or write the test/quiz on the first day back to school, provided that the missed day was an excused absence. 4. If an assignment was given on the day of the absence, the student should contact the teacher to determine the deadline for handing in the missed assignment.

Extra Help: Extra help is always available upon request, provided that the student is doing their part by attending class regularly, using class time wisely and completing assigned homework. Good luck in the course and remember to stay on top of your work and seek help early if you encounter difficulties!

Curriculum Outcomes: For Department of Education curriculum outcomes go to my web site and follow the link for curriculum outcomes. If a hard copy is required please contact me to make arrangements. (http://hrsb.staff.ednet.ns.ca/bennetamy)