CHEMISTRY



HP CHEMISTRY

Course Description

HP Chemistry (college preparatory) is a rigorous two-semester inorganic chemistry course designed to meet the needs of students’ intent on pursuing a science major in a University or College. What differentiates this course from “General Chemistry” and Interdisciplinary Chemistry is its rigor and depth. Homework will be more thought provoking. Laboratory write-ups will require in-depth analysis of data and results. There will be more memorization required of students. Exams will be more challenging. The pacing of the course will be faster to cover more material than the general chemistry course. More independent work and thought will be required. This course is NOT designed to prepare a student to take an AP (Advanced Placement) chemistry exam.

A-G Requirements

This course fulfills the A-G requirements for the University of California and California State University systems.

The course encompasses the following major areas: Introductory skills, Atomic and Molecular Structure, Chemical Bonds, Conservation of Matter and Stoichiometry, Gases and Their properties, Liquids, Solids and Solutions, Chemical Equilibrium, Acids and Bases, Chemical Thermodynamics, Reaction Rates, Nuclear Processes, Oxidation Reduction and Electrochemistry, and Organic and Biochemistry. These major areas will overlap to reemphasize and build a sound foundation. The laboratory portion will correlate with the instructional units complementing the course.

Instructor background and contact information

A science teacher with 34 years’ experience, Ms. Gluckmann attended an International Baccalaureate (IB) Chemistry workshop in New Mexico in June 2005. She taught two Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry summer institutes for the College Board in July 2001. Ms. Gluckmann was a reader of AP Chemistry exams for Educational Testing Service (ETS) in the springs of 1999 and 2002. She attended a Summer Institute for high school teachers of AP Chemistry at CSUS (summer 2017) and another (quite a while ago!) in the summer of 1994 at Colorado State University. Ms. Gluckmann taught AP Chemistry for 8 years at the former Sacramento High School. In addition, she taught IB Chemistry overseas from 1989-1991. Ms. Gluckmann can be reached at (916) 395-5050 ext. 503109 (classroom), 503409 (office) or by school e-mail at Ema-Gluckmann@scusd.edu. Ms. Gluckmann also has a website that can be accessed at: msgluckmann..

Prerequisites: Prior math courses with a grade of B or better completed prior to taking this course.

Text and other resource materials

The textbook for the course is Modern Chemistry by Davis, Frey, Sarquis and Sarquis, Holt, Rinehart and Winston Publishing Company, copyright 2006. AP textbooks, professional journals and websites will be used for laboratory and supplementary materials.

Lab Donation

Every year I ask that families that can comfortably contribute a monetary donation ($10.00 suggested) please do so. This is in order to offset the lab expenses for your child. District funds are minimal and lab activities are an integral part of the course needed to enrich their science education. This is a voluntary contribution and please do not feel pressured to contribute if this is a hardship for your family. All checks should be make out to “CK McClatchy” and you may write “science donation” in the memo line. CK McClatchy’s Federal Tax ID number is 94-6002491.

Course Standards

The following course outline is aligned with the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) that are available at . A separate document listing the specific content standards will be available on my website and in a hard copy form in my classroom. Our school district, the state of California and the entire United States has adopted NGSS. I am integrating these standards into my curriculum as well as utilizing Common Core Standards in math and English/language arts.

Course Outline: Syllabus, time frame, chapter and standards correlation

|Unit topic |Specific content topics |Holt Chapters |Time frame* |Possible lab and classroom activities |

|Fall Semester |

|Unit I: Introductory |SI units and measurements and their |1 & 2 |3-4 weeks |Tye-dying goggles! |

|skills |applications in chemistry | | |Lab safety introduction |

| |Laboratory safety | | |Measurement lab – density challenge |

| |Accuracy and precision (significant | | |Physical and Chemical Changes |

| |figures) | | |Metal, nonmetal, metalloid lab |

| |Classification of matter | | | |

|Unit II: Atomic |Historical development of the atom |3 & 4 |6 weeks |One corker of a lab! |

|Structure |Electrons in atoms | | |Particle model activities |

| | | | |Energy activities |

| | | | |Einstein’s Big Idea |

| | | | |Flame Test and Spectroscopy lab |

|Unit III: Nuclear |Nuclear radiation |21 |1 week |Pen and paper activities |

|Processes |Nuclear equations | | | |

| |Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion | | | |

| |Use of radioactive isotopes | | | |

|Unit IV: |The Periodic Table |5 |1-2 weeks |Periodic table development |

|The Periodic Table | | | |Periodicity “dry” lab |

|Unit V: Chemical |Chemical bonds |6 |2-3 weeks |Bonding lab – building molecular models |

|Bonds |Organic molecules | | |Chemical bonds comparison lab |

| |Molecular geometry | | | |

|Unit VI: |Writing chemical formulas |7 |4 weeks |Observing and Classifying chemical reactions |

|Chemical formulas, |Mole, molar mass, empirical and molecular | | |Writing chemical equations |

|compounds, equations |formula | | | |

|& reactions |Types of chemical reactions | | | |

| |Balancing equations | | | |

|Spring Semester |

|Unit VII: |Stoichiometry including mole, mass and |9 |2 weeks |A Mole Ratio – CuSO4 + Fe |

|Stoichiometry |volume relationships | | | |

|Unit VIII: Chemical |Kinetic theory of matter |16 |2 weeks |Specific heat of a metal |

|Thermodynamics |Energy transfer associated with chemical | | |Energy in Food Lab – can calorimetry |

| |reactions | | |Hess’s law |

| | | | |Some like it hot, some like it cold |

|Unit IX: States of |Phase changes; melting point, boiling |10 |2 weeks |Boiling point lab – comparing Intermolecular forces |

|Matter |point, heat of vaporization, heat of | | |of attraction |

| |fusion, sublimation, deposition, specific| | |Comparing Rates of Evaporation |

| |heat | | |Water kit questions |

| |Properties of liquids and solids | | | |

|Unit X: Gases and |Kinetic molecular theory |10.1 & 11 |2-3 weeks |Cans |

|Their Properties |Properties of gases | | |It’s a Gas stations activity |

| |Measuring temperature and pressure of | | |Molar volume of a gas |

| |gases | | | |

| |General gas laws: Avogadro’s, Boyle’s, | | | |

| |Charles’s, Gay-Lussac’s, Dalton’s and | | | |

| |Graham’s. | | | |

| |Ideal gas equation | | | |

| |Gas stoichiometry | | | |

|Unit XI: Solutions and|Properties of solutions |12 & 13 |1 week |Solutions, Colloids, and Suspensions |

|Colligative Properties|Solubility; unsaturated, saturated, | | |Ice cream |

| |supersaturated, polar vs. nonpolar | | |Solubility lab – design your own procedure |

| |Electrolytic vs. nonelectrolytic | | |Double Replacement lab |

| |solutions | | |Paper Chromatography |

| |Concentrations of solutions; molarity, | | |Column chromatography |

| |molality, mass percent. | | | |

|Unit XII: Reaction |Collision theory |17 |2 weeks |Factors affecting rate of reaction |

|Rates |Definition of reaction rate, activation | | |Kinetics lab |

| |energy, | | | |

| |Factors that can influence reaction rate | | | |

|Unit XIII: Chemical |Chemical equilibrium |18 |2 weeks |Equilibrium lab |

|Equilibrium |Le Châtelier's Principle | | | |

|Unit XIV: Acids and |Acid base definitions; Arrhenius, |14 & 15 |3 weeks |Properties of acids and bases |

|Bases |Brønsted-Lowry, and Lewis | | |Titration lab |

| |pH, pOH, Kw | | |Computer simulations |

| |Titration | | | |

|Unit XV: Oxidation and|Oxidation number, oxidizing agents, |19 & 20 |optional |Blueprint lab |

|Reduction and |reducing agents | | | |

|Electro-chemistry |Balancing redox reactions | | | |

|(optional unit – if |Electrochemical cells | | | |

|time allows) | | | | |

Safety Requirements

The students enrolled in this course will, by necessity, be handling dangerous chemicals as they conduct the various experiments in this program. It is necessary that all safety precautions involved in using such chemicals be observed.

Students should be fully informed of potential laboratory hazards relating to chemicals and apparatus before performing specific experiments. Students will research needed safety information in advance by using SDS (Safety Data Sheets). SDS are available online; websites (and hard copies) will be made available by the instructor.

Attendance

Refer to the student handbook for attendance and tardy policies. As this is a laboratory based course class participation and attendance is essential for receiving a satisfactory grade. Excessive tardiness will be dealt with by phone calls home and by detention assigned by the instructor and/or administrative intervention.

Class supplies

Students are responsible for having the following classroom materials.

1. A 3-ring binder/notebook to keep their papers in

2. Loose-leaf lined notebook paper

3. Pencil

4. Blue or black ink pen

5. Textbook (a class set will be available for in-class work so that your personal copy can remain at home or in your locker)

Classroom rules and expectations

1. Everyone will be treated with respect and common courtesy. This treatment extends to any visitors in the classroom, especially substitutes.

2. All students will be in their seats and ready to work when the tardy bell rings.

3. The teacher will dismiss the class, not the bell.

4. There will be no food or drink in class (except water).

5. Students will keep their work areas clean and free from marks. All work areas must be clean before dismissal.

6. All electronic devices (i.e. CELL PHONES) are to be turned off during class time, except when utilized for class activities!!!

7. Each student is expected to know and follow all school rules and administrative directives while in the classroom.

Assessments

There will be exams given throughout the year on a regular basis. Each unit will have at least ONE exam, possibly TWO; there may also be QUIZZES given. “POP QUIZZES” happen! Always be prepared. Assessments will also include lab write-ups, laboratory practicals, and/or other project based individual and group assignments.

Grading information

Grading will be on a point system, with every

assignment having a numerical value. The student

can convert the point score to a percent, which can

then be used in determining a letter grade. At the

end of each semester all points will be totaled, and a percentage computed. All points will have equal value

in computing the overall percentage in the class.

Grades are NOT weighted. Allowances will be made

for improvement in the second quarter over the first

quarter. The following letter grades will then be

assigned. 100% - 85% = A

84% - 75% = B

74% - 65% = C

64% - 55% = D

54% - 0% = F

Grades will be updated frequently and will be available

on Infinite Campus.

Homework assignments will be worth anywhere

from 10 to 40 points depending on the length and difficulty of the assignment. HW packets will typically be turned in on test days. Laboratory write-ups

will be worth from 20 to 40 points. Late labs receive

an automatic 10% penalty per day. A week late is not acceptable and you will receive a “0” on that lab write-up.

Only work turned in on time will be accepted.

If a student is absent with a legitimate excuse they

have a length of time equivalent to their absence in

which to make up the work. It is the student’s

responsibility to inquire about work completed

in their absence. Exams are usually worth anywhere

from 50 to 100 points each. They will consist of

multiple choice questions, problems, short answer

(free-response) and other objective type questions.

Periodic tables will be provided for each exam.

Calculators are also available, but it is recommended

that students have their own. There will be a cumulative semester final given during finals week at the end of each

semester. Laboratory assessments are also given!

Make-up tests. Students will make arrangements

to take any test they miss as soon as possible upon

returning from their absence. The test they take upon returning may or may not be the same one the rest of

the class took. If it is different, it will usually be more

difficult.

Extra credit is a rare opportunity, but it does exist.

Each semester students will also involve be required

to complete a major project. This may be a term paper

or other type of research project. They will be worth at

least one test grade. Students will be given plenty of

advance notice of the nature of the projects and their

due dates.

Scoring rubric and instructions for the daily warm-up activity; DAQAs, Date; Agenda; Question; Answer*

*An attempt must be made to answer the question thoughtfully. If you do not answer the question at all you will not receive credit for the other components either, thus receiving zero points on a day when you do not attempt to answer the question.

There will usually be a total of 5 points possible each day. The first 3 items are worth a combined total of 1 point. The answer is worth 4 points. I will collect each week’s worth of DAQAs each Monday.

On days when there is lab or an exam there may or may not be a DAQA.

Additional information:

Students are expected to read all chapters that we cover throughout the school year without being prompted by their instructor. Students will also be provided with a user name and password to access the textbook on-line. It is highly recommended that they utilize this frequently.

Available support services

Ms. Gluckmann is available at lunch (in her office)

on an almost daily basis and by prior arrangement

after school, for questions and clarifications regarding classroom material.

Good web sites for general chemistry help and information:

The American Chemical Society

Chemical safety information:

Flinn Scientific —

Many other web sites will be provided throughout the school year. Check Ms. Gluckmann’s website regularly for updates and suggestions.

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Chemistry Lab Write-up Guidelines

Formal lab write-ups will be typed. “Pre-labs” will be required.

The following format should be used as a guide in preparing your laboratory write-ups. It should contain the following information, in the following order. They must be typed and properly formatted. Typically, there should be 1 inch margins, and 12 point font employed. One and ½ inch spacing is optimal and double sided printing is highly encouraged to save paper!

Lab write-up format:

1. Title of the laboratory experiment.

2. Objectives/Purpose. This should be a short summary, in your own words. I may tell you explicitly what this is or I may ask you to figure it out.

3. Hypothesis. Occasionally, you will be asked to make a reasonable hypothesis regarding the results of a lab activity, and justify your hypothesis; you may need to show calculations or give explanation to support your hypothesis. For the sake of academic and scientific honesty and integrity, write your hypothesis before starting lab work. I will check your hypothesis, if required, before you begin lab work.

4. SDS (safety data sheet). Use the SDS reference manual in the classroom (or online) and record the health hazards only in the write-up for all of chemicals and/or substances that are to be used in the experiment. This information may be found in Section 2 – Hazards Identification and/or Section 8, 9, or 11 (these sections are applicable to the Flinn Scientific, Inc. Safety Data Sheets only). If no chemicals are to be used, please write, "SDS NA (not applicable).”

5. Materials and procedures. Refer the reader to the lab instructions, but note any significant changes. You do NOT need to copy the entire procedure and list of materials/supplies, but it is recommended that you summarize the procedures in your own words. If you are asked to create a procedure of your own, do so here.

6. Data and observations: NEATLY record any and all results (measurements, observations) using appropriate data tables. Accuracy is important, as is honest reporting of data. It is better to report bad data with explanation than to report dishonest data. USE THE TABLE FORMATTING TOOLS TO CREATE YOUR DATA TABLES. Include correct units for all data. No data? No grade!

Many labs require a series of calculations before a graph can be constructed (USING EXCEL!) and/or as part of the analysis of the data. These values (your answers) are to be placed with your analysis, but the numerical values may be shown in your data table(s) as well. Show equations used and include correct units; for a series of similar calculations, one sample will suffice. In some instances, you may be asked to complete calculations based on your data, and bring those data and calculations to class where we often will compile all individual and group data to calculate a class average for a particular value. In this case, your individual data or calculations will normally be due the day following the lab, so that everyone can have sufficient time to complete the write-up. In such instances, you will include your data, and the class or class average data as required by a particular experiment. Data may be scored based on accuracy and/or precision, as applicable.

7. Analysis/Calculations/Questions: this should include any calculations necessary in the lab and all answers to any questions posed in the experiment and/or by the instructor. If no specific questions are posed be sure to explain what the data mean; i.e. what is their significance? All work for your calculations should be complete and thorough. Give complete answers and show all units! If you want an objective opinion about the clarity/completeness of your analysis, ask someone who DID NOT perform the lab to read your answers. If it isn’t clear to them, it probably won’t be clear to me.

8. Conclusions/discussion of results. This should be a short discussion/summary of your results, identifying important data collected, etc. It should also integrate information and data obtained from the actual experiment and information from lecture, textbook readings and class discussion. Explain any (significant) errors that occurred, if any. Do not repeat observations or answers to questions!! Specifically: Discuss the accuracy of your data; include error analysis if appropriate. Identify your unknown (if applicable), or state your calculated value for the quantity in question and the accepted value. Try to describe & explain what, if anything, did not go according to plan. What errors might have affected your accuracy? How might these errors have affected your results? We will stipulate to human error, measurement uncertainty, and imperfect equipment; please do not include these as part of your error analysis. Try to analyze your procedure and results for actual errors that occurred in your lab. If no known errors, and data are fairly accurate, within established norms, say so. Discuss how your data relate to the purpose of this lab, and to your hypothesis, if called for. If your hypothesis needs revision based on new understanding gained in the lab, restate a new hypothesis explaining why you have done so.

Lab grading: labs will usually be worth between 20 and 40 points. If no major errors are made, perfect to close to perfect scores will be awarded. The following is a list of some typical write-up penalties:

Missing or incomplete Points off

Lab skills up to 5

Purpose/objectives 1

Hypothesis (if needed) 1-3

Data 1- 5 or more

Analysis (with complete answers) 1-5 or more

Conclusion 1-4

Academic Integrity

CKM Values academic integrity as an essential component of academic excellence. Students are expected to be truthful and ethical in pursuing their learning and demonstrating their knowledge and skills.

Academic dishonesty is an act of deception in which the student claims credit for work or effort of another person or uses unauthorized or fabricated information in any academic work.

Examples of academic misconduct

• Receiving or providing unauthorized assistance on examinations (i.e. copying from someone else’s test/quiz)

• Using or having unauthorized materials out during an examination

• Plagiarism - using materials from sources without citations

• Fabricating data or references

Plagiarism is representing the work of another person as one’s own work and submitting it to fulfill the academic requirements of the course. Examples:

• Submitting a written paper purchased or obtained from an outside source

• Copying any portion of another student’s assignment

Responsibility of students

The ultimate success of a code of academic conduct depends largely on the degree to which it is willingly supported by students themselves. The following recommendations are made for students:

• Be honest at all times.

• Act fairly toward others. For example, do not disrupt or seek an unfair advantage over others by cheating, or by talking or allowing eyes to wander during exams.

• Take group as well as individual responsibility for honorable behavior. Collectively, as well as individually, make every effort to prevent and avoid academic misconduct, and report acts of misconduct that you witness.

• Unless permitted by the instructor, do not work with others on graded coursework, including in class and take-home tests, papers, or homework assignments. When an instructor specifically informs students that they may collaborate on work required for a course, the extent of the collaboration must not exceed the limits set by the instructor.

• Know what plagiarism is and take steps to avoid it. When using the words or ideas of another, even if paraphrased in your own words, you must cite your source. Students who are confused about whether a particular act constitutes plagiarism should consult the instructor who gave the assignment.

• Know the rules - ignorance is no defense. Those who violate campus rules regarding academic misconduct are subject to disciplinary sanctions.

Consequences of academic dishonesty

Academic penalties will be applied in cases of cheating and plagiarism. You will receive a zero on the test, or other assignment in question if you are caught cheating or plagiarizing. Additional consequences will be applied to repeat offenders, including a lowering of the quarter or semester grade.

Please sign each section and return this entire page by Friday September 6, 2019. Thank you!

Part I. HP Chemistry Class syllabus and policies.

We (students and parents/guardians) have read and reviewed the class policies, procedures and expectations and accept them. We have read and signed the Student Safety contract and agree to abide by the rules stated therein. We have read and understood the policy on academic integrity and will adhere to these policies as well.

Date ___________________________________________ Period _____________________________________

___________________________________________________________ Student questions:

Student’s name (PRINTED) Do you wear contact lenses? Yes No

Are you color blind? Yes No

___________________________________________________________ Do you have allergies? Yes No

Student e-mail address (please print legibly!)

If so, please list them here: _____________________

___________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________

Student signature

Home phone number: _________________________________ Student cell number: ____________________________

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Parent/Guardian (#1) name (PRINTED) Parent/Guardian (#1) signature

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian (#1) e-mail address (Please print legibly!) cell phone number

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Parent/Guardian (#2) name (PRINTED) Parent/Guardian (#2) signature

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Parent/Guardian (#2) e-mail address (Please print legibly!) cell phone number

Part II. Photography permission

I understand that Ms. Gluckmann may occasionally photograph her classes during labs and activities. I give Ms. Gluckmann permission to post such a photo on the class or school website.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian signature

Part III. Voluntary monetary contribution.

I would like to make a voluntary contribution of $________________ ($10.00 suggested, but any amount is greatly appreciated!)

Please send cash or check payable to “CK McClatchy” with “Science donation” in the memo line and staple to this form. THANK YOU!!!) CK McClatchy’s Federal Tax ID number is 94-6002491.

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