Chemistry
High School Course

Investigate atomic structure, the properties of matter, chemical reactions and the conservation of energy. Make a close inquiry of the composition and transformation of substances. Learn the laws of gases and molecular theory. Video lessons help associate chemistry concepts with everyday life and careers. Animation demonstrates lab experiments and lab safety.

This High School Course is also offered as part of the College Prep Online Diploma program.

Credits: 1 Unit

Course ID: SCV11

Course Area: Science

Course Type: College Prep

Study Method: Online

Course Outline:

Module 1: Structure of Atoms

Unit 1 : Mathematics, Significant Figures, Exponential Notation and Lab Safety

Lesson 1: Units in chemistry

Lesson 2: Measurements in chemistry

Unit 2: Matter, Substances and Mixtures

Lesson 1: Chemical and physical changes

Lesson 2: Matter

Lesson 3: Organic molecules

Unit 3: Gases

Lesson 1: The gas laws

Lesson 2: The ideal gas equation

Lesson 3: The kinetic molecular theory

Lesson 4: The diffusion of gases

Unit 4: Atomic Structure

Lesson 1: Development of the atomic theory

Lesson 2: Fundamental atomic particles

Lesson 3: Orbital model of the atom

Lesson 4: Viewing a periodic table of the elements, the student will describe the periodic trends: radius, ionization energy

Module 2: Nuclear Reactions

Unit 1: Nuclear Reactions

Lesson 1: Radioactive particles

Lesson 2: Fission and fusion

Module 3: Structure and Properties of Matter

Unit 1: Inter/Intra Molecular Forces

Lesson 1: Phases of matter: gases, liquids and solids

Lesson 2: Bonding I: intramolecular forces

Lesson 3: Bonding II: intermolecular forces

Lesson 4: Lewis structures

Lesson 5: Percent composition and empirical formulas

Unit 2: Solutions

Lesson 1: Concentrations and solubility of solutions

Lesson 2: Ionization and electrolytic nature of solutions

Lesson 3: Colligative properties

Unit 3: Acids and Bases

Lesson 1: Description of acids and bases

Lesson 2: Acid base titrations

Module 4: Chemical Reactions

Unit 1: Analysis of Chemical Reactions

Lesson 1: Qualitative analysis of chemical reactions

Lesson 2: Quantitative analysis of chemical reactions

Lesson 3: Redox reactions I: qualitative analysis

Lesson 4: Redox reactions II: quantitative analysis

Items Provided by Students:

• Calculator
• CaC12 - Calcium chloride is road salt (for those who live in northern climates) and Damp Rid (for those who live in the southern climates)
• NaHCO3 - Sodium bicarbonate is more commonly know as baking soda
• 4 Sealable Plastic Bags
• Plastic Spoons
• 2 Sealable Jars
• Bendable Straws
• Food Coloring
• Clay
• Ruler
• Paper Cups
• Rubbing Alcohol
• Salt
• Cooking Oil
• Glycerin
• 100 Pennies
• Graph Paper
• Sugar
• Measuring Spoons
• Measuring Cups
• Clear Plastic Cups
• Thermometer
• Ice
• Tums Tablet
• Rolaids Tablet
• Maalox Tablet
• Cabbage Juice Indicator (see directions below)
• Vinegar
• Water
• Pan
• Heat Source (a stove will do)
• Glass Plate

Cabbage Juice Indicator Strips

Grate one large red cabbage into small pieces. Boil the cabbage pieces in a large pot of water for approximately 20-30 minutes or until the water turns a deep shade of purple. Allow the water to cool. Pour through a strainer to remove pieces of cabbage. Keep this liquid and refrigerate when not in use. Dry the small pieces of cabbage on coffee filters to create a simple form of pH paper. You can use these indicators on any other solutions of interest. Do not throw out as you will need this for 2 labs.