Chemistry I
Our Chemistry I class is an introductory chemistry class, but it may be a challenging class for you at the high school level because it makes you think in ways that you have not had to in other classes before. To be successful you will need to make sure you are prepared everyday to get the most out of the class this year. How will you do this? First, read a Toolbox for Science Class (link given below). It's a good place to start. You will also need to read the book, complete assignments/labs, and ask questions.
The main purpose of the book is to help you learn chemistry. However, the book is also linked to two other goals: to show how important and interesting the subject is and to show how to think like a chemist. To solve complicated problems, the chemist uses logic, trial and error, intuition, and, above all, patience. A chemist is used to being wrong- the important thing is to learn from your mistakes, recheck assumptions, and try again. A chemist thrives on puzzles that seem to defy solutions.
Many of you do not plan to be practicing chemists, but the nonchemist can benefit from the same attitude since problem-solving is important in all professions and all walks of life. Learning encompasses much more than simply memorizing facts. Truly educated people use their factual knowledge as a staring point- a base for creative approaches to solving problems. It is very important to use the information, your homework assignments, labs, and electronic resources to their full advantage. Your main goal should not be to simply get the correct answer, but to understand the process for getting the answer. Memorizing solutions for specific problems will not help you understand the material because there are to many pigeonholes to cover with every possible problem type. Instead, use the concepts you have learned with a logical, systematic approach to find the solution. You will make mistakes, but the important thing is to learn from your errors. In the end, you will gain confidence by doing LOTS of problems. Be patient and thoughtful and work hard to understand, rather than simply memorize.
(excerpts from Chemistry, Zumdahl/Zumdahl, 2003)
A Toolbox for Science Class (Crimando, Gateway Community College)
Book: Chemistry. Wilbraham, Staley, Matta, Waterman. Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008.
Student Companion Site for our book
Other helpful sites: My Chemistry Tutor,
Our Chemistry I class is an introductory chemistry class, but it may be a challenging class for you at the high school level because it makes you think in ways that you have not had to in other classes before. To be successful you will need to make sure you are prepared everyday to get the most out of the class this year. How will you do this? First, read a Toolbox for Science Class (link given below). It's a good place to start. You will also need to read the book, complete assignments/labs, and ask questions.
The main purpose of the book is to help you learn chemistry. However, the book is also linked to two other goals: to show how important and interesting the subject is and to show how to think like a chemist. To solve complicated problems, the chemist uses logic, trial and error, intuition, and, above all, patience. A chemist is used to being wrong- the important thing is to learn from your mistakes, recheck assumptions, and try again. A chemist thrives on puzzles that seem to defy solutions.
Many of you do not plan to be practicing chemists, but the nonchemist can benefit from the same attitude since problem-solving is important in all professions and all walks of life. Learning encompasses much more than simply memorizing facts. Truly educated people use their factual knowledge as a staring point- a base for creative approaches to solving problems. It is very important to use the information, your homework assignments, labs, and electronic resources to their full advantage. Your main goal should not be to simply get the correct answer, but to understand the process for getting the answer. Memorizing solutions for specific problems will not help you understand the material because there are to many pigeonholes to cover with every possible problem type. Instead, use the concepts you have learned with a logical, systematic approach to find the solution. You will make mistakes, but the important thing is to learn from your errors. In the end, you will gain confidence by doing LOTS of problems. Be patient and thoughtful and work hard to understand, rather than simply memorize.
(excerpts from Chemistry, Zumdahl/Zumdahl, 2003)
A Toolbox for Science Class (Crimando, Gateway Community College)
Book: Chemistry. Wilbraham, Staley, Matta, Waterman. Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008.
Student Companion Site for our book
Other helpful sites: My Chemistry Tutor,
Chapter 1- Introduction to Chemistry
Quiz (Prentice Hall) Interdisciplinary Connection- Latin and Science (Language Arts) How a Fuel Cell Works, Pros and Cons of Fuel Cell Vehicles,
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Chapter 3- Scientific Measurement
Basics: Notes, Review Quiz (Prentice Hall) Quizzes (Ohio State) Tutorials: SI Units (U North Carolina), Sig Figs and Scientific Notation (Harvard) Simulations: Conversions, |
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Chapter 4- Atomic Structure
Basics: Notes, Review Quiz (Prentice Hall) Tutorials: Simulations: Simulations (U Colorado): Wave on a String, Making Waves, Radio Waves/EM, Wave Interference, Rutherford Experiment, Hydrogen Atom Models |
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Chapter 5- Electronic Structure
Basics: Notes, Review Quiz (Prentice Hall) Quizzes, Tutorials Simulations (U Colorado): Radio Waves/EM, Microwaves, Blackbody Spectrum, Quantum Wave Interference, Color Vision, Blackbody Radiation, Microwaves, Radio Waves, Photoelectric Effect, Neon Lights, Lasers , Simplified MRI Interdisciplinary Connection: Organisms that Glow (Biology), Light Pollution (Environment), Radio Waves (Technology), The Ultimate Telescope (Astronomy) Careers: X-Ray Technologist |
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Chapter 7/8- Bonding- Ionic, Metallic, Covalent
Basics: Notes, Review Quiz 7, Quiz 8 (Prentice Hall) Quizzes, Tutorials, More Tutorials, Types of Bonding Bonding-Dog Bones Applications: Bonds, Bands, and Doping (LED's) Simulations: |
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Chapter 9- Chemical Names/Formulas
Basics: Notes, Review Quiz (Prentice Hall) Tutorials: Nomenclature (Washington U-St. Louis) Simulations: |
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Chapter 13- States of Matter
Basics: Notes, Review Quiz (Prentice Hall) Tutorials: Simulations: (U Colorado): States of Matter, Gas Properties, The Greenhouse Effect, Plasma Superconductors |
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Chapter 14- Behavior of Gases
Basics: Notes, Review Quiz (Prentice Hall) Quizzes, Tutorials, Simulations-Gas Properties, The Greenhouse Effect, Ballons and Buoyancy, States of Matter Applications: Air Bags, Improving Air Quality, Acid Rain Virtual ChemLab- 3 Gas Law Labs Interdisciplinary Connection: Neutral Buoyancy in Fish (Biology), Exercise in Space (Health), Why Ears Pop (Health), Hydraulic Lift Force (Technology), The Tropopause (Earth Science) |
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Chapter 15- Water and Aqueous Systems
Basics: Notes, Review Quiz (Prentice Hall) Tutorials: Simulations: |
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Chapter 16- Solutions
Basics: Notes, Review Quiz (Prentice Hall) Quizzes, Tutorials, Applications: Kidney Dialysis, Public Water Supply Simulations: Solutions |
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Chapter 17- Thermochemistry
Basics: Notes, Review Quiz (Prentice Hall) Quizzes, Tutorials Simulation (IPPEX): Boiling Water Firewalking (Pitt) Applications: Refrigeration and Phase Changes Interdisciplinary Connection: What Happens in a Kiln? (Fine Arts), Adobe (Construction), Early Central Heating (Social Studies), Thermal Pollution (Environment), Skin Temperature (Health), The Deep Freeze (Technology) Consumer Science: Solar Energy, The Right Fire Extingusher |
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Chapter 18- Reaction Rates & Equilibrium
Basics: Notes, Review Quiz (Prentice Hall) Tutorials: Simulations: Quizzes, Tutorials, Simulation- Reaction Rates, Reaction Energy Applications: Enzyme Kinetics and Inhibitors in HIV Drugs, Enzyme-Substrate Binding |
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Chapter 20- Oxidation/Reduction Reactions
Basics: Notes, Review Quiz (Prentice Hall) Tutorials: Simulations: |
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Chapter 21- Electrochemistry
Basics: Notes, Review Quiz (Prentice Hall) Quizzes, Tutorials, Simulation- Battery, Battery-Resistor Circuit Applications: Electric Vehicles, Energy for the Body Simulations: (Florida State): Current Flow, Heat Affecting Resistance, Superconductors, Superconductivity Basics Interdisciplinary Connection: Electric Rails (History), Batteries (Technology), Understanding Thunderstorms (Meteorology), Lightning (Meteorology), Electric Eels (Biology), Electricity in the Brain (Biology), Appliance Energy Use/Cost (Economics), Electric Shock (Health), The Brain's Signals (Biology), Solar Cells (Environment) Consumer Science: Battery Issues |
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Chapter 23- Functional Groups
Basics: Notes, Review Quiz (Prentice Hall) Tutorials: Simulations: Tutorial, Simulations- Reaction Mechanism Animations Organic Chem Lab Techniques |
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Chapter 24- Chemistry of Life
Basics: Notes, Review Quiz (Prentice Hall) Tutorials: Structure of DNA, DNA Structure #2 Simulations: Applications: Blood Chemistry (Hemoglobin, Iron Use and Storage, Dialysis in Kidneys, pH regulation during exercise), Nutrients and Solubility, Enzyme Kinetics and Inhibitors in HIV Drugs, Enzyme-Substrate Binding, Vision and Light Induced Molecular Changes, Energy for the Body, Odors and Smell, Biochemistry of Metabolism |
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Chapter 25- Nuclear Chemistry
Basics: Notes, Review Quiz (Prentice Hall) Tutorials: Simulations: Alpha Decay, Nuclear Fission, Plasma/Fusion Tutorial Virtual ChemLab- 5 Nuclear Labs How Old Is It? Virtual Dating Radiocarbon Dating Nucleosynthesis Island of Stability/New Elements PET Imaging Uses of Radioactive Isotopes Using Radioactive Isotopes in Medicine Tracing Engine Wear Interdisciplinary Connection: Seeing Atoms with STM (Materials Science), Starlight-Star Heat (Space Science), Carbon Dating Masterpieces (Fine Arts), Marie Curie (Language Arts), Fireworks (Social Studies), Radioactivity Inside the Earth (Earth Science), Environmental Radiation (Environment), Radiation and Medicine (Medicine), Nuclear-Powered Space Probes (Space Science), Our Changing Universe (Space Science) Careers: Radiological Technician, Materials Scientist, Radiation Therapist, Nuclear Medicine Technician |
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