AP Summer Institute Chemistry Course Description Western Kentucky University June 24 June 28, 2013 This APSI will introduce the redesigned AP Chemistry curriculum framework, with particular emphasis on Big Idea 4 (Chemical Thermodynamics), Big Idea 5 (Chemical Kinetics), and Big Idea 6 (Chemical Equilibrium). Participants will engage in extensive guided inquiry laboratory work and will develop or refine a laboratory program appropriate to the redesigned AP Chemistry course. Additional, participants will be guided in syllabus development and will begin the process of preparing the course audit, as required by the college board. Topics will include the following: An introduction to the redesigned AP Chemistry Syllabus Prior knowledge and Pre-AP Chemistry Resources for AP Chemistry Thermochemistry, Energy and Enthalpy in chemical and physical changes Thermodynamics, Entropy, Free Energy, and Spontaneity Oxidation/Reduction and Electrochemistry, Work in Chemical Reactions Chemical Kinetics and the Rates of Chemical Reactions Chemical Equilibrium What participants should bring: AP Chemistry Textbook Scientific calculator and lab safety glasses. Participants should be prepared with laboratory appropriate clothing (i.e. closed toe shoes). Notes and laboratory exercises are provided for participants In addition, participants will find it convenient to bring a laptop computer or ipad equipped with a spreadsheet utility and capable of accessing on-line resources. Consultant After teaching AP Chemistry, Physics, and Calculus at independent schools in North Carolina, California, and Kentucky, Lew Acampora is currently the living in Louisville and acts as the statewide (KY) Science Content Director for the National Math and Science Initiative. Mr. Acampora has been involved in the AP Chemistry reading for 18 years, first as a reader, table leader, and most recently as a question leader. He has written questions for the AP Chemistry test, and has served on the PRAXIS test development committee. Mr. Acampora graduated with a B.A. in chemistry from Harvard University, and has done graduate work in chemistry at Brandeis University and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
MONDAY MORNING Introduction to AP Chemistry AP Chemistry Syllabus and Redesign o Why the redesign o What s new? What s out? Breadth and depth Laboratory expectations and resources o The AP Chemistry Lab Manual o Guided Inquiry selecting appropriate laboratory exercises The AP Audit o Expectations o Resources o Timeline Prior Knowledge and Fundamental Concepts Pre-AP Expectations AP Chemistry in the science sequence LAB RedOx Titration (AP Chem Lab Manual No. 08 and alternative) The AP Chemistry Exam Format (old and new) Resources for teachers, for students Retired exams, practice exam Lab Resources and Inquiry Selecting a laboratory program Equipping the AP Chemistry lab MONDAY AFTERNOON LAB Spectrophotometry and Concentration (AP Chem Lab Manual No. 01) LAB Determination of %Cu in an Alloy (AP Chem Lab Manual No. 02 and alternative) Practice Exam Multiple Choice Questions (in groups)
TUESDAY MORNING Thermochemistry Enthalpy, energy, calorimetry Moles of reaction and Units in Thermochemical Equations Calculating and interpreting ΔH o Rxn LAB The Hand Warmer Design Challenge: Where Does the Heat Come From? (AP Chem Lab Manual No. 12 and alternative) TUESDAY AFTERNOON Chemical Thermodynamics Entropy and Free Energy in a Chemical or Physical Change Calculating and interpreting ΔS o Rxn and ΔG o Rxn Spontaneity, ΔG o Rxn, and ΔG Rxn Addressing student misconceptions LAB Determination of ΔG o Rxn for a chemical reaction Practice Exam Review/Scoring Free Response Questions (in groups)
WEDNESDAY MORNING Oxidation/Reduction Reactions and Electrochemistry RedOx and Electrochemistry the Table of Standard Reduction Potentials Stoichiometry and Thermodynamics of Electrochemical Cells Galvanic and Electrolytic Cells LAB1 An Electrochemical Series Demo Daniell Cell LAB2 An Aluminum-Oxygen Cell LAB3 Electrolytic Reactions Exam Deconstruction 2013 AP Chemistry Exam Q1, Q4, Q5 WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Chemical Kinetics Rates of Chemical Reactions Integrated Rate Laws o Limitations and applications o Pseudo-first order reactions Reaction Mechanisms and the Rate Laws DEMO The Clock Reaction LAB1 Modeling Chemical Kinetics using Spreadsheets LAB2 What Is the Rate Law of the Fading of Crystal Violet Using Beer s Law? (AP Chemistry Lab Manual No. 11) or alternative Exam Deconstruction 2013 AP Chemistry Exam Q2, Q3, Q6
THURSDAY MORNING Chemical Equilibrium Relation of Equilibrium to Thermodynamics & Kinetics Law of Mass Action and the Equilibrium Constant Equilibrium Calculations o Determination of K eq o Direction of Spontaneous Change, Q vs K LAB Can We Make the Colors of the Rainbow? An Application of Le Chatelier s Principle (AP Lab No. 13) THURSDAY AFTERNOON Chemical Equilibrium and Heterogeneous Reactions Phase change and evaporation, Vapor Pressure o ΔH o, ΔS o, ΔG o, ΔG o Clausius-Clapeyron Relation o Intermolecular Forces Solubility equilibrium o ΔH o, ΔS o, ΔG o, ΔG o Saturated solutions and solubility curves LAB Determination of K sp of a Slightly Soluble Salt Course Syllabus/Audit Development
Acids/Bases/ and Buffers Strong, Weak, and Feeble Acids LeChatelier and Buffers Buffer Behavior FRIDAY MORNING LAB Preparation and Testing of an Effective Buffer (AP Chemistry Lab Manual No. 16) and alternative Putting things together for AP Building on the ideas and techniques presented throughout the week, we will conclude with reviewing the scope and depth of the AP curriculum. Participants will generate a syllabus appropriate to their course.
Lew Acampora AP Summer Institute Chemistry Labs & Equipment Needed MONDAY MORNING LAB RedOx Titration (AP Chem Lab Manual No. 08 and alternative) Burets Volumetric Pipets MONDAY AFTERNOON LAB Spectrophotometry and Concentration (AP Chem Lab Manual No. 01) Spec20 s or equivalent Volumetric flasks Burets LAB Determination of %Cu in an Alloy (AP Chem Lab Manual No. 02 and alternative) Spec 20 s or equivalent Volumetric Flasks Fume Hoods TUESDAY MORNING LAB The Hand Warmer Design Challenge: Where Does the Heat Come From? (AP Chem Lab Manual No. 12 + alternative) Thermometers (digital) TUESDAY AFTERNOON LAB Determination of ΔG o Rxn for a chemical reaction Thermometers (digital)
WEDNESDAY MORNING LAB An Electrochemical Series Digital Multimeters (or voltmeters and ammeters) LAB An Aluminum-Oxygen Cell Digital Multimeters (or voltmeters and ammeters) LAB Electrolytic Reactions Digital Multimeters (or ammeters) Direct Current sources (may be 6 V lantern batteries) WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON LAB Modeling Chemical Kinetics using Spreadsheets Computers with spreadsheet (may be supplied by participants) LAB What Is the Rate Law of the Fading of Crystal Violet Using Beer s Law? (AP Chemistry Lab Manual No. 11) or alternative Spec20 s or equivalent (Flinn Colorimeter or Spectrovis) THURSDAY MORNING LAB Can We Make the Colors of the Rainbow? An Application of Le Chatelier s Principle (AP Lab No. 13) Gas Syringes (60 ml) with Luer Lock valves THURSDAY AFTERNOON LAB Determination of K sp of a Slightly Soluble Salt Burets ph meters (±0.01 ph units) FRIDAY MORNING LAB Preparation and Testing of an Effective Buffer (AP Chemistry Lab Manual No. 16) or alternative Burets ph meters (±0.01 ph units)