Chemistry I

2016-17
Instructor: Mr. Neisen
Book: Chemistry Principles and Reactions

Class Overview:

In this class students will learn the fundamental principle of chemistry which include; matter and energy,
atomic structure, periodicity, ionic compounds, covalent compounds, chemical equations, stoichiometry,
and solutions.

Classroom Materials:

1. Textbook
2. 3-Ring Binder (Organization)
3. Writing Utensils (no red pens)
4. Science Folder (To keep assignments in)
5. Loose Notebook Paper (Place in Binder)

Classroom Rules:

1. Bring all needed materials to class. (Be Responsible!)

2. Be in your seat, quiet, and ready to work when the bell rings.
3. Respect all school personnel and fellow students at all times. (Be Respectful!)
4. Raise your hand to be called upon to speak.
5. No drinking, eating, or chewing of gum in the lab.
6. Respect other peoples property
7. Obey all school rules
8. Follow safety rules when present in lab. (Be Safe!)
9. Do not open windows, turn on fans, or pull shades unless called upon.
10. Do not enter the lab storage room without permission from Mr. Neisen.
11. No Cell Phones in class
12. Dont tip your chairs
13. Do not touch the gas jets or faucets, unless asked to do so.
14. Stay out of drawers unless you need the materials to do a lab

Grading:

All assignments, labs, quizzes, and tests will be graded on a point by point system. For example, a quiz
that has 10 questions will typically be graded out of 10 points. If you miss 2 questions you will receive an
8/10 or 80 percent.
The grading scale is district wide, and can be found in your student handbook.
Students will be notified at the midway point of each quarter about extra credit.
Late work can be turned in next day for 50% credit

Estimated Breakdown of Grade per Quarter:

Tests: 35%
Quizzes: 15%
Homework: 35%
Labs and Projects: 15%

Total: 100%
Course Breakdown and Major Goals

CH. 1 Matter and Energy

-Learn about lab safety rules, equipment, and procedures
-Identify the different types of matter
-Look at different types of measurements that involve chemistry

CH. 2 Atoms, Molecules, and Ions

-Learn the main components of atomic theory
-Review the parts of the atom
-Understand the importance of the development of the periodic table in chemistry
-Be able to name and write formulas for chemical compounds

CH. 3 Mass Relations in Chemistry; Stoichiometry

-Calculate atomic masses
-Understand calculations using moles
-Be able to write and balance a chemical equation

CH. 4 Reactions in Aqueous Solutions

-Be able to use Molarity to show the concentration of a solute in solution
-Predict the possibility of a precipitate forming when two solutions are mixed
-Write out equations involving acids and bases
-Be able to perform an acid-base titration experiment
-Write out equations involving reduction-oxidation reactions

CH. 5 Gases
-Use the ideal gas law in calculating problems involving change in temperature, pressure, ect..
-Perform stoichiometry problems involving gases

CH. 6 Electronic Structure and the Periodic Table

-Describe the wave nature of light
-Know the four quantum numbers that show where electrons are located outside the atom
-Write out electron configurations and orbital diagrams
-Draw the periodic trends and their direction on a periodic table

CH. 7 Covalent Bonding

-Write a lewis structure using the octet rule
-Be able to use the VSEPR model to predict molecular geometry
-Differentiate between polar and nonpolar molecules

CH. 22 Organic Chemistry

-Describe the components of a hydrocarbon
-Name and write formulas for hydrocarbons
-Differentiate between alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes
-Know the different functional groups that make up organic compounds

CH. 9 Liquids and Solids

-Know the different phases of matter
-Create and interpret phase diagrams
-Understand the intermolecular forces in liquids and solids

CH. 10 Solutions
-Differentiate between molarity and molality
-Understand the principles of solubility
-Describe how temperature and pressure affects solubility