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1 AP Chemistry Syllabus Mrs. Paul (301) (school phone) ( ) Course Description This AP Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first year of college. For most students, the course enables them to undertake, as a freshman, second year work in the chemistry sequence at their institution or to register in courses in other fields where general chemistry is a prerequisite. This course is structured around the six big ideas articulated in the AP Chemistry curriculum framework provided by the College B o a r d. A special emphasis will be placed on the seven science practices, which capture important a s p ect s of the work that scientists engage in, with learning objectives that combine content with inquiry and reasoning skills. AP Chemistry is open to all students that have completed a year of chemistry who wish to take part in a rigorous and academically challenging course. Big Idea 1: Structure of matter Big Idea 2: Properties of matter-characteristics, states, and forces of attraction Big Idea 3: Chemical reactions Big Idea 4: Rates of chemical reactions Big Idea 5: Thermodynamics Big Idea 6: Equilibrium Textbook Brown, LeMay, Bursten, Chemistry, The Central Science, tenth edition. Required Materials Notebook to hold all handouts, labs, and returned papers Section in notebook or spiral for note taking Black and White composition book for lab reports Scientific Calculator (a graphing calculator is recommended) Black or blue pens (for the lab notebook) Advanced Placement Chemistry-The Laboratory Notebook A record of lab work is an important document, which will show the quality of the lab work that you have performed. The labs require following or developing processes and procedures, taking observations, and data manipulation. You will communicate and collaborate in lab groups; however, each of you will write a laboratory report in a lab notebook for every lab you perform. The 14 Parts of a Laboratory Report A specific format will be followed for each lab. You will label all sections very clearly. AP Chemistry lab reports are much longer and more in depth than the ones completed in the first year chemistry course. Therefore, it is important that you don't procrastinate when doing pre-lab and post-lab work. Late labs will not be accepted. Labs not completed in class must be done at lunch or after school by appointment. Pre-Lab Work Pre-lab work is to be completed and turned in on the day the lab is performed. 1. Title The title should be descriptive. For example, ph Titration Lab" is a descriptive title and "Experiment 5"is not a

2 descriptive title. 2. Date This is the date you performed the experiment. 3. Objective A purpose is a statement summarizing the "point" of the lab. 4. Hypothesis An educated guess of what you think the result will be. 5. Materials Any equip ment or chemical used to complete the lab. 6. Preparation of Solutions Show how to make the correct concentration needed of the solution from the stock. 7. Pre-Lab Questions You will be given some questions to answer before the lab is done. You will need to either rewrite the question or incorporate the question in the answer. The idea here is that when someone (like a college professor) looks at your lab notebook, they should be able to tell what the question was by merely looking at your lab report. It is important to produce a good record of lab work. 8. Procedure Outline You need to write an outline of the procedure. You should use bulleted statements or outline format to make it easy to read. If you are doing a guided inquiry lab, you will be required to write a full procedure that you develop. 9. Data Tables You will need to create data tables or charts necessary for data collection in the lab. During the Lab 10. Data You need to record all your data directly in your lab notebook. You are not to be recording data on a separate lab sheet. You need to label all data clearly and always include proper units of measurement. You should underline, use capital letters, or use any device you choose to help organize this section well. You should space things out neatly and clearly. Post-Lab Work 11. Calculations and Graphs You should show how calculations are carried out. Graphs need to be titled, axes need to be labeled, and units need to be shown on the axis. To receive credit for any graphs, it must be at least half page in size. 12. Conclusions This will vary from lab to lab. It is expected that all conclusions will be well thought out and well written. 13. D i s c us s i o n o f T he o r y W h a t t h e o r y wa s d em o n s t r a t ed i n t h i s exp er i m e n t? W h a t d o t h e c a l c u la t i o n s s h o w? H o w wa s t h e p u r p o s e o f t h e ex p er i m e n t fu l f i l l e d? 14. Experimental Sources of Error What would you do differently if you were to repeat the experiment?

3 AP Chemistry Unit Overview Unit 1: Chemistry Fundamentals Homework Sets Assigned: 5 Weeks 1-3 Number of Tests/Quizzes: 3 1. Scientific Method 2. Classification of Matter a. pure substances vs. mixtures b. law of definite proportions c. law of multiple proportions d. chemical and physical changes 3. Nomenclature and formula of binary compounds 4. Polyatomic ions and other compounds 5. Determination of atomic masses 6. Mole concept 7. Percent composition 8. Empirical and molecular formula 9. Writing chemical equations and drawn representations 10. Balancing chemical equations 11. Applying mole concept to chemical 12. Determine limiting reagent, theoretical and %yield *Guided Inquiry: Relationship between the Concentration of a Solution and the Amount of Transmitted Light through the Solution Determination of the Percent Water in a Compound and its Empirical Formula Unit 2: Electrochemistry Homework Sets Assigned: 3 Weeks 3-7 Number of Quizzes: 3 1. Balancing redox equations 2. Electrochemical cells and voltage 3. The Nernst equation 4. Spontaneous and non-spontaneous equations 5. Chemical applications Determination of an Electrochemical Series Measurements Using Electrochemical Cells and Electroplating Unit 3: Thermochemistry & Thermodynamics Homework Sets Assigned: 3 Weeks 7-10 Number of Quizzes: 3 1. Law of conservation of energy, work, and internal energy 2. Endothermic and exothermic reactions 3. Potential energy diagrams 4. Calorimetry, heat capacity, and specific heat 5. Hess's law

4 6. Heat of formation/combustion 7. Bond energies 8. Laws of thermodynamics 9. Spontaneous process and entropy 10. Spontaneity, enthalpy, and free energy 11. Free energy 12. Free energy and equilibrium 13. Rate and Spontaneity *Guided Inquiry: The Hand Warmer Design Challenge: Where Does the Heat Come From? Determination of Enthalpy Change Associated with a Rxn. Unit 4: Kinetics Homework Sets Assigned: 3 Weeks Number of Quizzes: 3 1. Rates of reactions 2. Factors that affect rates of reactions collision theory 3. Reaction Pathways 4. Rate equation determination a. rate constants b. mechanisms c. method of initial rates d. integrated rate laws 5. Activation energy and Boltzmann distribution *Guided Inquiry: What Is the Rate Law of the Fading of Crystal Violet Using Beer s Law? Unit 5: General & Solubility Equilibrium Homework Sets Assigned: 3 Weeks Number of Quizzes: 3 1. Characteristics and conditions of chemical 2. Equilibrium expression derived from rates 3. Factors that affect equilibrium 4. Le Chatelier's principle equilibrium 5. The equilibrium constant 6. Solving equilibrium problems *Guided Inquiry: Can We Make the Colors of the Rainbow? Unit 6: Acids and Bases/ Buffers and Titrations Homework Sets Assigned: 3 Weeks Number of Quizzes: 3 1. Definition and nature of acids and bases 2. Kw and the ph scale 3. ph of strong and weak acids and bases 4. Polyprotic acids 5. ph of salts 6. Structure of Acids and Bases 7. Characteristics and capacity of buffers

5 8. Titrations and ph curves 9. Choosing Acid Base Indicators Standardization of NaOH & Acid Base Titration Determination of Appropriate Indicators & Buffers 10. ph and solubility 11. Ksp Calculations and Solubility Product *Guided Inquiry: Preparation of a Buffer Unit 7: Atomic Structure/ Periodicity/Nuclear Homework Sets Assigned: 4 Weeks Number of Quizzes: 3 1. Electron configuration and the Aufbau principle 2. Valence electrons and Lewis dot structures 3. Periodic trends 4. Table arrangement based on electronic properties 5. Properties of light and study of waves 6. Atomic spectra of hydrogen and energy levels 7. Quantum mechanical model 8. Quantum theory and electron orbitals 9. Orbital shape and energies 10. Spectroscopy Synthesis of Alum Analysis of Alum Unit 8: Chemical Bonding/Organic Homework Sets Assigned: 2 Weeks Number of Quizzes: 3 1. Lewis Dot structures 2. Resonance structures and formal charge 3. Bond polarity and dipole moments 4. VSEPR models and molecular shape 5. Polarity of molecules 6. Lattice energies 7. Hybridization 8. Molecular orbitals and diagrams *Guided Inquiry: What s in That Bottle *Guided Inquiry: Investigation of Solids Molecular Geometries of Covalent Molecules Dry Lab

6 Unit 9: Gas Laws Homework Sets Assigned: 3 Weeks Number of Quizzes: 3 1. Measurement of gases 2. General gas laws- Boyle, Charles, Combined, and Ideal 3. Dalton's Law of partial pressure 4. Molar volume of gases and Stoichiometry 5. Graham s Law 6. Kinetic Molecular Theory 7. Real Gases and deviation from ideal gas law 8. Graham's Law demonstration Determining the Molar Volume of a Gas Unit 10: Liquids, Solids, and Solutions Weeks Homework Sets Assigned: 4 Number of Quizzes: 2 Number of Exams: 1 1. Structure and bonding a. metals, network, and molecular b. ionic, hydrogen, London, van der Waals 2. Vapor pressure and changes in state 3. Heating and cooling curves 4. Composition of solutions 5. Colloids and suspensions 6. Separation techniques 7. Effect on biological systems Determination of Molar Mass by Vapor Density AP Review Class Periods: Approximately 8 Homework Sets Assigned: 8 Number of Quizzes: 8 Review of ALL topics 4 AP Style Review Exams Mock AP The Green Crystal Lab Students examine a demonstration size model of DNA or an alpha helix, and use their fingers to identify which atoms j base pairs are particularly involved in hydrogen bonding within the molecule, causing the helical structure. Students then discuss how the increased UV light because of ozone depletion can cause chemical reactions and thus mutations and disruption of hydrogen bonding. WHEATON, AP CHEMISTRY

7 CLASS EXPECTATIONS AND PROCEDURES Mrs. Paul (301) (school phone) mcpsmd.org ( ) Textbook Brown, LeMay, Bursten, Chemistry, The Central Science, tenth edition. Materials Notebook to hold all handouts, labs, and returned papers Section in notebook or spiral for note taking Black and White composition book for lab reports Scientific Calculator (a graphing calculator is recommended) Black or blue pens (for the lab notebook) Expectations An AP chemistry class takes a lot of time and effort on your part. A lot will be asked of you, but you will also be granted a large degree of independence to learn. However, independence and responsibility go hand in hand. Therefore, you will be expected to behave in a polite, respectful, and responsible manner. Be On Time You are considered late if you enter the classroom after the late bell. If you are excused tardy, show me your SIGNED agenda book, and sit down. If you have a proper excuse, your lateness will not count against you. If your tardy is NOT excused, sign in on the unexcused tardy sheet located on the front table. After 20 minutes, an unexcused tardy is considered an unexcused absence. Three unexcused tardies =1 unexcused absence.

8 Be In Class I realize that certain things may conflict with class time (doctor's appointments, illnesses, sporting events, and class fieldtrips). I feel that it is imperative that you DO NOT miss this class. AP chemistry is a class that moves quickly and involves many time consuming labs. Missing just one class will put you at a VERY LARGE disadvantage. Please be sure to schedule doctor's appointments for after school and keep other absences to a bare minimum. Student requested counselor appointments should not be scheduled during this class. Unexcused absences are not tolerated. You will receive a zero on all assignments due that day AND for all assignments assigned for the next day if you do not turn in an excuse to the attendance office within three days. Class Rules All school policies will be followed. Review the school rules listed in your agenda book. At the sound of the 2nd bell the door will be closed. You are to go directly to your seat and quietly begin the work outlined on the board or on the screen. You may sharpen your pencil at this time only. You should store all books not in use in the chair racks. When you wish to speak, please raise your hand and wait to be called upon. You may not leave your seat without permission. You are expected to come prepared with 2 pencils, black or blue pens, an eraser, a ruler, a calculator, and a notebook. You may not drink or eat in the classroom. The floor area near your seat should be clean. You may drop trash in the wastebasket as you leave. Desktops will be checked daily to see that they are not marked or soiled. Whenever rules are needed, of course there must be punishment for disregarding them. I trust that your corporation will be 100 percent so that disciplinary action will not have to be taken. Grading There will be homework every day. A test will be given at the end of each unit. It is your responsibility to makeupmissed tests and quizzes. Tests and quizzes that are not made up will receive a grade of 0. There will be a final assessment at the end of each marking period and a lab/project at the end of the second semester. Your final quarter grade will come from your grades on: Summative Assessments = 40%

9 Formative = 50 % HW for Prac/Prep = 10% Homework You will be given a syllabus at the beginning of every unit. You will be required to work at least one full hour on chemistry each and every night. This is the minimum amount of time you should devote to this college level class. A minimum of eight to ten AP problems should be attempted each night. If you do not understand a particular problem, you will be expected to first check your notes, then call a friend, then ask your study group, and then finally come in for extra help from your teacher (you must bring your attempted work with you). I am available to offer extra help, but I am teaching you how to be successful in the college environment and how to learn on your own as well! I will occasionally go over some of the homework questions in class - usually with a one-day turnaround time on requested problems. Lab Reports Each student will compose a lab report for each experiment performed in class. Most of the lab reports will follow the procedures detailed in the Lab Notebook Guidelines worksheet. The title, purpose, hypothesis, materials, preliminary lab, procedure, and data tables must be written in the notebook BEFORE the start of the lab. I strongly suggest that you form study groups (2 to 3 students). I find that this is the best way to prepare for tests and quizzes and to understand the material. Laboratory Safety Safety is of vital importance in the lab. As AP chemistry students, you will be assuming much more responsibility for the care of the lab and you will have to be diligent about following all safety rules. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES are you allowed to go into the Chemical Stockroom. You are NEVER allowed to remove chemicals or perform unauthorized experiments. Severe administrative discipline will occur. Chemistry Problems I emphasize both the PROCESS and the FINAL ANSWER when you solve chemistry problems. You will be required to show the formula, plug in the numbers and units, and express your final answer with correct significant figures as well as the final units. Full credit will not be awarded if only the final answer is provided.

10 Make sure that you are able to take a problem and identify the "approach" you are going to use to solve it. The ability to classify the chemistry problems is a very important aspect to this class - analyze, evaluate, classify! AP Exam You will be expected to register and sit for the AP chemistry exam in May. It is not an easy test, but with some good effort and hard work in this class you will be VERY WELL prepared for it. With dedication from BOTH of us, we will not only make this a good experience for everyone, but also prepare you well for whatever ETS will throw your way! LET'S ENJOY THIS TIME TOGETHER!

General Information. Course Description. Instructor name: Andrea Horgan Phone number: ext

General Information. Course Description. Instructor name: Andrea Horgan Phone number: ext DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY Mrs. Horgan General Information Instructor name: Andrea Horgan Phone number: 916-395-5090 ext. 506126 Email Address: andrea-horgan@scusd.edu Textbook: