AP CHEMISTRY SYLLABUS



AP CHEMISTRY SYLLABUS

2017-2018

Dr. Randall W. Blake

email: blaker@stjohns.k12.fl.us

webpage: (links to other helpful websites are there)

…also I will use the calendar within Schoology this year for lessons and planning for quizzes, tests, etc.

Appointment Hours: Most mornings, Tuesday or Thurday mornings are best from 8:30 until 9:00 AM. Wednesday mornings teachers have department meetings. Please prearrange other times if needed.

Course Overview

This course is designed to be comparable to a college-level general chemistry course. Successful completion of this course and the AP Examination may fulfill the college requirement for freshman chemistry and the associated lab. Students taking this course will be substantially better prepared for any college science course due to the intensive nature of study required by the content covered, the math involved, the use of higher-level thinking skills, and the more involved laboratory experience. Major topics covered will include the structure of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions, kinetics, thermochemistry, equilibrium, acid-base, and electrochemistry. Students will learn numerous chemical calculation skills in the study of the content, and in the analysis of lab data. A portion of the course time will consist of participation in laboratory activities that are aligned with the AP Course Description.

Prerequisites

Students should have completed a Chemistry I Honors level course with an A or high B, and have comparable high level math skills, typically through Algebra II. Optionally, motivated, high-level science students may take double-blocked AP Chem/Chem II as a sophomore or junior without the Honors first.

Textbooks

We supply: Chemistry by Zumdahl and Zumdahl, 8th edition, Brooks/Cole, 2010, and supplements.

The Ultimate Chemical Equations Handbook, 2006 Edition, by Hague and Smith

I highly recommended students purchase: Barron’s AP Chemistry, 8th Edition (the most recent edition)

Lab Manuals

Laboratory Experiments for Advanced Placement Chemistry by Sally Ann Vonderbrink, Ph.D., 2005

AP Chemistry Guide-Inquiry Experiments by CollegeBoard

Experimental Chemistry by James F. Hall 8th edition (supplement to Zumdahl textbook)

Various virtual web based lab sites

Classes

We will meet daily (5 days per week) single or double-blocked each day. Approximately one of these days (~20% of our time) will be dedicated to lab experiences that relate to the topics that are being covered in class. You need to be in class, on time every day in order to perform well in this course. The policy in your student handbook will be followed. You will have no longer than one week following an excused absence to complete makeup work or missed labs in order to receive credit. The best policy for success is to be in class! It is the students’ responsibility to follow up on missed assignments, not the teacher’s. RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and MATURITY will guide all of our classroom behavior. The intensity of this course and the associated labs will require a higher level of maturity and seriousness than a typical high school class. Disruptions and immature behavior are unacceptable and may result in your removal from this course.

Tests

Tests will typically be after each chapter or after several chapters related by topic. They will be chapter related, but may include cumulative questions. They will consist of multiple choice and free-response type questions. The test format will evolve during the year to become more similar to the actual AP exam. Corrections to missed test questions are encouraged (no longer every test, 2016) to master skills, and students may gain additional points (fractional value or curve) towards their test grade. “Formative” tests/quizzes are of much less value than “summative” and cumulative tests (~70-80%).

Labs

Safety in the laboratory is of primary importance. The lab manuals, equipment and the materials necessary for the lab component of this course will be supplied. Labs will typically be performed in the “hands-on” or “wet” format. Several of the “wet” labs will be done in microscale. A few of the labs are performed “dry” (no actual chemicals) and/or virtual (online). Students will physically manipulate the equipment and materials in the lab in order to make observations and collect data. They will analyze the data to form conclusions and verify hypothesis, and they will compare and communicate about their results and procedures. In addition, teacher and student-led demonstrations of chemical concepts will enhance the laboratory component of this course. Concepts learned from the laboratory portion of the course may be assessed by a quarterly quiz and/or test questions.

Lab Notebook

Each student must keep up with the labs performed throughout the year. Lab write ups must be your own work even if the lab was performed and discussed as a group. Any write up on these labs will be checked and graded periodically, generally expected within 2 days of performing the lab. Do not let this fall behind! Colleges may request to see your AP labs or notebook prior to granting college credit.

Quizzes

Quizzes will be given frequently after reading assignments as a “formative” assessment of your grasp of basic concepts in the chapter or topic. There will also be frequent quizzes to assess grasp of calculations. Quizzes will be frequent and may be given without prior notice. They will evolve to the format of AP Multiple Choice and Free Response questions.

Homework

It is expected that at least 5 hours (an average of one hour per evening) of homework will be necessary per week. You must complete the assigned reading, watch online lectures, and/or perform the assigned problems before class. You will be “lost” in class if you have not read the assigned sections, watched the online lectures, or attempted the problems assigned. Although the answers are at the end of the text for the odd numbered questions, you must calculate and write out all of the steps needed to reach the answer. Be prepared to present and explain how you approached a problem to others in the class. Take (or add to) outline style notes as you read the text to gain a better understanding of the material and maintain an organized notebook as part of your homework. Separate materials by topic or by chapter with dividers. We will discuss techniques for comprehending textbook material efficiently.

Grading

The course grade will be comprised of “points” from tests (MC and FRQ’s), labs, quizzes, class work, and homework, with point values decreasing in that order. Typically, over ~80% of the grade is from tests, and the remaining amount from the labs, the quizzes, class work and homework. The semester final exam will be calculated into your semester grade as per school policy. The “10 point” grading scale will be used (90-100 = A, 80-89 = B, etc…).

“Formative” tests/quizzes are of less value than “summative” and/or cumulative tests (~80 - 90%).

For the 2017-18 school year, we are currently in discussion about how to best follow the grading percentages by category as per the county/school.

AP Exam

Students enrolled in this course will take the AP Chemistry Exam on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 8:00 AM

Stress Management

The material covered and the pace of this course may be stressful to you as a high school student. Please find healthy ways to manage your time including time management and finding balance between all of the activities and courses that many of you participate in. If you need any help in this area please discuss with me and/or your parents or counselor. It is very possible to be very successful in this course and your teachers are very interested in helping with your success in many ways.

Rough Course Calendar / Pacing

First Quarter

|Chapter |Main Topics |Associated Labs |Time |

|1 |Scientific Method / Inquiry |Lab Notebooks-a how to | One week |

|Foundations |Measurement |Lab Equipment and Safety | |

| |Significant Figures |Density Measurement Lab | |

| |Dimensional Analysis |Separation of Matter Lab | |

| |Classification of Matter |Chromatography Lab |Quiz/Test |

|2 |Atoms and Atomic Structure |“Beanium” Isotope Lab |One week |

|Atoms, Ions, Molecules |Molecules |Flame Tests Lab | |

| |Ions |Prepare and Identify Gases | |

| |Periodic Table | | |

| |Nomenclature and Formulas | |Quiz |

|3 |Moles and Molar Mass |Hydrate Lab |Two weeks |

|Stoichiometry |Percent Composition |Empirical Formula Lab | |

| |Empirical Formulas |Mass and Mole Relationship and Percent Yield | |

| |Balanced Equations |Lab | |

| |Stoichiometric Calculations | |Quiz/Test |

| |Percent Yield | |Ch. 1-3 Test |

|4 |Water |Solubility Rules Lab |Two weeks |

|Reaction Types |Solutions |Redox Titration Lab | |

|and Solution Stoichiometry |Precipitation Reactions | | |

| |Acid - Base Reactions | | |

| |Oxidation Reduction Reactions | |Quiz |

| | | |Ch. 4 Test |

|5 |3 Gas Laws and Combined |Boyle’s Law Lab |One week |

|Gases |Ideal Gas Law |Molar Mass of Butane Lab | |

| |Gas Stoichiometry |Molar Volume of a Gas Lab | |

| |Dalton’s Law |Graham’s Law of Diffusion Lab | |

| |Effusion and Diffusion | |Quiz |

| |Real Gases | |Ch. 5 Test |

|6 |Energy |Heat of Fusion Lab |One week |

|Thermochemistry |Enthalpy and Calorimetry |Hess’ Law Lab | |

| |Hess’ Law |Thermochemistry-hand warmer lab | |

| |Standard Enthalpies of Formation | | |

| |Sources of Energy | | |

| | | |Quiz/Test |

|7 |Electromagnetic Radiation |Spectroscopy Lab |One week |

|Atomic Structure |Atomic Models |Reactivity of Metals Lab | |

|Periodicity |Orbitals | | |

| |Quantum Mechanics | | |

| |Aufbau, Pauli, Hund | | |

| |Periodic Trends |Quarter Lab Exam |Quiz/Test |

Course Calendar / Pacing

Second Quarter

|Chapter |Main Topics |Associated Labs |Time |

|19 |Nuclear Particles |Half-Life Lab-dry |Optional |

|Nuclear |Nuclear Equations | | |

| |Radioactive Decay | |After AP exam |

| |Half-lives and Kinetics | | |

| |Fission and Fusion | | |

|22 |Hydrocarbons |Synthesis of an Ester |One week |

|Organic |Functional Groups |Heat of Combustion for 3 Alcohols Demo and calcs | |

| |Isomers | | |

| |Polymers | | |

| |Reactions | |Ch. 22 Test |

|8 and 9 |Types of Bonds |Molecular Geometry Lab-dry |Three weeks |

|Bonding |Electronegativity | | |

| |Ionic Bonds | | |

| |Covalent Bonds | | |

| |Metallic Bonds | | |

| |Lewis Structures | | |

| |VSEPR Model | | |

| |Hybridization | |Quizzes |

| |Bonding Models | |Ch. 8, 9 Test |

|10 |Intermolecular Forces |Silver Alloy Analysis |One week |

|Liquids |Structure of Solids |Heat of Vaporization Lab | |

|and Solids |Structure of Metals | | |

| |Network Atomic Solids | | |

| |Molecular Solids | | |

| |Ionic Solids | | |

| |Vapor Pressure | |Quiz |

| |Phase Diagrams | |Ch. 10 Test |

|11 |Types of Solutions |Molar Mass by Freezing Point Depression Lab |One week |

|Solutions |Solubility Factors |Beer’s Law Lab |Ch. 11 Test |

| |Concentration | | |

| |Colligative Properties | |Semester Exam |

| |Colloids | | |

|12 |Intro Rate Laws |Video demos |One week |

|Kinetics | | | |

Course Calendar / Pacing

Third Quarter

|Chapter |Main Topics |Associated Labs |Time |

|12 |Reaction Rates-Factors |Iodine Clock Reaction |One week |

|Kinetics |Rate Laws |Determination of Rate Law | |

| |Integrated Rate Law | | |

| |Reaction Mechanisms | | |

| |Catalysis | |Ch. 12 Test |

|13 |The Equilibrium Condition |Cobalt Chloride Equilibrium |Two weeks |

|Equilibrium |Equilibrium Constant |Le Chatlier’s Principle Lab | |

| |Equilibrium and Pressure |Determine Keq of FeSCN2+ | |

| |Heterogeneous Equilibria | | |

| |Applications of the Equilibrium Constant | | |

| |Solving Equilibrium Problems | | |

| |Le Chatlier’s Principle | | |

| | | |Ch. 13 Test |

|14 |Acid-Base Theories |Selecting Indicators by Ka Lab |Two weeks |

|Acids |Conjugate Pairs |Determine Ka of a Weak Acid Lab | |

|and Bases |Concept of pH | | |

| |Calculations of Strong Acids and Bases | |Ch. 14 Test |

| |Weak Acids and Bases | | |

| |Polyprotic Acids |Quarter Lab Exam | |

|15/16 |Acid-Base Equilibria |Acid-Base Titration Curve-LabPro |Two weeks |

|Applications of Aqueous |Acid-Base with Common Ions |Determine Ka of Weak Acid | |

|Equilibria |Buffers |Preparation of a Buffer | |

| |Titrations and pH Curves |Solubility Product of an Ionic Compound | |

| |pH indicators | | |

| |Solubility Equilibria |Quarter Lab Exam | |

| |Solubility Product | | |

| |Selective Precipitation | | |

| |Qualitative Analysis | |Ch. 15 Test |

|17 |Spontaneity |Entropy Lab |Two weeks |

|Spontaneity, |Entropy | | |

|Entropy, |Effect of Temperature | | |

|and Free Energy |Free Energy | | |

| |Entropy Changes in Reactions | | |

| |Free Energy and Pressure | | |

| |Free Energy and Equilibrium | |Ch. 6, 17 |

| |Free Energy and Work | |Test |

Course Calendar / Pacing

Fourth Quarter

|Chapter |Main Topics |Associated Labs |Time |

|18 |Galvanic Cells |Daniel Cell Lab |2 Weeks |

|Electrochemistry |Standard Reduction Potentials |Electroplating Lab | |

| |Cell Potential | | |

| |Concentration Cells | | |

| |Batteries | | |

| |Corrosion | | |

| |Electrolysis | |Ch. 17 Test |

|20 |Alkali Metals |Identification of Cations |optional |

|Representative Elements |Hydrogen |Identification of Anions | |

| |Alkaline Earth Metals | | |

| |Group 13 Elements | | |

| |Group 14 Elements | | |

| |Group 15 Elements | | |

| |Nitrogen | | |

| |Phosphorous | | |

| |Group 16 Elements | | |

| |Oxygen | | |

| |Sulfur | | |

| |Halogens | | |

|21 |Survey |Preparation of a Coordination Compound |optional |

|Transition Elements |First Row Transition Metals | | |

| |Coordination Compounds | | |

| | | | |

|Descriptive Chemistry Review |Integrated Into All Labs |All Year |

|The Ultimate Chemical Equations Handbook | | |

|Review and Practice AP Exams |Multiple Choice |Review Labs |4 Weeks |

| |Free Response | | |

| |Equations | | |

|The AP Chemistry Exam is Monday May 7, 2018 at 8:00AM |

|Post AP Exam |Topics of Class Interest |Student Directed Labs | |

| |Optional Topics or BioChem | | |

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