New Canaan High School

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CHEMISTRY

Grade: 11 - 12

Duration: 2 Semesters

Prerequisite: M2 Algebra II concurrently

Credit: 0.5 per Semester

The basic principles and concepts of Chemistry will be covered. First Semester topics include: measurement, classification and properties of matter, atomic theory, nuclear reactions, electronic structure, the Periodic Table, chemical names and formulas, ionic and covalent bonding, and chemical equations. The second Semester includes: reactions, mole concept, stoichemistry, thermochemistry, gas laws, solutions, rates of reaction, equilibria, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, organic chemistry.

Students will utilize a variety of instrumentation in the laboratory. Computer programs will be used for data analysis. Students perform lab work in topic areas and lab reports with analysis of data required. A minimum grade of 65 is required to take Semester II.

Text: Chemistry, Matter and Change, Glenco

Smith, Catherine