Honors Chemistry Syllabus

 

Test 1 – Atomic Structure

 

Objectives-

Know the symbols and names of common elements.

            Give the number of particles in an isotope and write isotope symbols.

            Draw a Bohr model.

            Use significant digit rules in calculations.

            Calculate the density of an object.

            Calculate the atomic weight of an element.

            Describe the atomic orbitals.

            Write the electron configuration, electron dot, and orbital notation for an element.

            Write the shortened electron configuration for an element.

 

 

Test 2 – Periodicity

 

Objectives-

          Give the set of four quantum numbers for a designated electron.

            Complete nuclear decay equations and recognize nuclear decay particles.

            (Calculate the half-life of an isotope).

            Give the names of the different groups/families within the periodic table.

            Recognize periodic trends within the periodic table: atomic radius,

                        ionization energy, effective nuclear charge (Z_eff).

            Relate periodic trends to the electron configuration of an element.

 

 

Test 3 – Compounds

 

Objectives- 

Draw covalent compound structures.

            Name and draw the structure for simple hydrocarbons.

            Write the electron configuration for an ion and compare the sizes of different ions.

            Give the formulas for ionic and covalent compounds.

            Give the names for ionic and covalent compounds.

            Given the electronegativity chart, identify the type of bond that forms between

two elements.

Identify the differences between ionic bonds, polar covalent bonds, and nonpolar

covalent bonds.

 

 

 

 

Test 4 – Mole Calculations

 

Objectives-

Calculate the formula weight (molar mass) of a compound.

Use formula weight to convert the mass of a compound to moles.

            Use formula weight to calculate the percent composition of an element in a compound.

            Given the percent composition of a compound, determine the empirical formula.

            Determine the molecular formula from the empirical formula given the formula weight.

 

 

Test 5 – Equations

 

Objectives-  

Balance equations using coefficients.

            Complete and balance synthesis, decomposition, single and double replacement equations.

            Recognize exception decomposition equations.

            Convert word equations into symbols and balance.

 

 

Test 6 – Stoichiometry/Gas Laws

 

Objectives-

          Use coefficients in balanced equations to complete stoichometry problems.

            Solve combined gas law problems.

            (Use P₁ corrections in solving combined gas law problems).

            Solve ideal gas law problems.

            Use molar volume to convert moles of a gas to volume.

 

 

Test 7 – Energy & Solutions

 

Objectives-

          Use specific heat, heat of fusion or vaporization to calculate energy changes.

            Calculate the molarity of a solution.

            (Use molarity to calculate the mass of solute or the volume of solution used.)

            Complete acid/base equations.

            Use molarity to calculate pH and pOH.

            (Use pH/pOH to calculate the hydronium/hydroxide concentration.)

            Calculate the molality of a solution.

            (Use molality to calculate the masses of solute or solvent used.)

            Use molality to calculate the freezing/boiling point of a solution.