Chemistry

This course fulfills TOPS requirements.

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Course Description

The course concentrates on theory and practical problem solving. The fundamentals of inorganic chemistry are covered, with emphasis on interpretation of the Periodic Table and identification of compounds. A basic understanding of measurement and problem-solving is given. The course ends by covering the types, nature and uses of organic compounds. No prior science course is required, but the cumulative nature of the course requires that students keep up and have daily study habits. Because the cross-dimensional method of problem solving is taught, no complex math is required.

Major Topics

Density & States of Matter,
Atom and the Periodic Table,
Compounds and Their Bonds,
Chemical Reactions,
The Mole,
Gas Behavior and the Gas Laws,
Solutions & Concentration,
Acids and Bases,
Organic Chemistry
Tools & Measurements of the Chemist

Course Highlights

learning how to use and apply the Metric System of measurement.

8 major labs and review games
weekly demonstrations
learning how to use basic chemistry equipment.
video presentation of dangerous and costly experiments

Coursework

questions from the textbook or class notes in preparation for weekly quizzes

interesting "practical chemistry" readings
weekly problems of new material plus review of old material
questions based on the reading of the supplemental books.