Welcome to AP Chemistry. The course syllabus describes the course content as well as the expectations of this exciting, but demanding class.
HOMEWORK: Homework is a critical part of AP Chemistry. Problem sets are assigned throughout each unit. Students are expected to attempt all problems before consulting with classmates or the teacher for help. While I encourage students to seek help when struggling with a problem, please do not simply copy other's work. It is important to develop problem solving strategies in order to be prepared for the AP exam. These problems are to be worked in pencil, checked and corrected in red pen and placed in the folder beside the door prior to class on the due date. The problem sets are each worth 5 pts. In addition, there will be prelab questions and labs assigned as homework when appropriate.
UNIT 1: Unit 1 is a very quick review of high school chemistry through stoichiometry. The Unit 1 class schedule outlines the topics to be covered as well as all problem sets and their due dates.
Pleas print a copy of the Unit 1 Outline , read over it and bring it to class tomorrow.
UNIT 2: Unit 2 is based on chapter 4 in the test and deals with reactions. Print and review the unit 2 schedulenoting the objectives on page 2 as well as the problem sets and their due dates.
UNIT 3: Unit 3 is based on chapter 10 in the text and deals with behaviors of gases. Print and review the Unit 3 schedule noting the objectives as well as the problem sets and their due dates.
UNIT 4: Unit 4 is based on chapter 5 in the test and deals with the exchange of heat energy in a chemical reaction. Print and review the unit schedule and objectives. Pay attention to the due dates as well as the unit objectives.
UNIT 5: Unit 5 is based on chapters 6 and 7 in the text and deals with atomic structure and periodic trends. Print and review Unit 5 schedule and objectives . Pay attention to the due dates as well as the unit objectives.
UNIT 6: Unit 6 is based on chapters 8 and 9 in the text and deals with Bonding and Molecular Geometries. Please print and review the bonding unit schedule and objectives . You may also print the bonding unit power point
UNIT 7: Unit 7 is based on chapters 11 and 13 in the text and deals with intermolecular forces as well as properties of solutions. Print and review the IMF unit schedule and objectives and the IMF powerpoint . The solutions power point may be printed.
UNIT 8: Unit 8 is based on chapter 14 in the textbook and deals with the kinetics of chemical reactions. Print and review the schedule and objectves for this unit. You may also print the
powerpoint for the unit.
UNIT 9: Unit 9 is based on chapters 15, 16 and 17 in the textbook and deals with equilibrium systems including acids - base equilibrium and buffers. Print the equilibrium class schedule along with the chemical equilibrium power point. You will also need the acid base equilibrium power point.
UNIT10: Unit 10 is based on chapters 19 and 20 in the textbook and deals with both thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Print a copy of the
Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry Schedule and objectives. You may print the Thermodynamics power point. The Electrochemistry power point may be viewed here.
UNIT 11 Unit 11 will consist of a dscussion of complex ions as well as a focus on chemical reactions. Use the Unit class schedule for the first 2 weeks in order to be prepared for the nearly daily quizzes. In addition, we will perform several labs throughout the unit. Finally, we will take a practice AP exam and then begin to review specific topics in order to prepare for the exam. The complex ion power point may be printed for your use.
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