What is Chemistry?
Chemistry is the investigation of the substances that make up everything around us. It seeks to understand and predict the properties of matter, and how it interacts, combines, and changes.
"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less."
- Marie Curie (1867 - 1934)
Tentative Topics and Schedule
*This outline is tentative and subject to change by the instructor based on student needs and interests.
September
- Safety and Measurement
- Classification and Properties of Matter
- Gas Laws
October
- Atomic Theory
- Arrangement of Electrons
November
- Periodic Table
- Periodic Trends
December
- Metallic Bonding
- Ionic Bonding
- Covalent Bonding
January
- Chemical Formulas
- Chemical Reactions
- Stoichiometry
February
- Chemical Equilibrium
- Reaction Rate
March
- Acids, Bases, and Salts
- Solutions
April
- Thermochemistry
- Chemical Thermodynamics
May
- Electrochemistry
- Redox Reactions
- Nuclear Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
June
- Regents Review
Miscellaneous and Pervasive Skills
- History and Important Persons
- Modern Developments and Research
- Analytical Skills
- Research Strategies
- Scientific Writing and Supporting your conclusions with data
- Transitioning to College