Chemistry I Objectives

ABACUS 01-SCC1-05
PASS CSCHEM1.1

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Content Standard 1:
Structure and Properties of Matter

Objectives:

1. All matter is made up of atoms. Its structure is made up of repeating patterns and has characteristic properties. Matter is made of atoms and atoms are composed of even smaller components (i.e. protons, neutrons, and electrons).

Time Range:
2nd Quarter; Approx. 3 weeks

Suggested Teaching Strategies:
The following chemistry topics relate to the objective above and are reserved for introduction in Chemistry I:

• Describe atomic models:
  • s,p,d,f orbitals
  • isotopes
  • average atomic mass
  • electron configurations
  • relate atomic model to the Periodic Table
• Study nuclear energy:
  • half life
  • subatomic particles related to nuclear chemistry
  • practical applications of nuclear chemistry
  • nuclear transformation equations
  • fission and fusion comparisons

Aligned Resources:

• Core Lab 1: Density
• Core Lab 10: Decay Game
• Core Lab 11: Half Life
• TOP Chem Labs:
  • 3. Relative Mass
  • 4. Density
  • 5. Modified Model of the Atom
• Videotapes: The World of Chemistry
  • 4. Modeling the Unseen
  • 6. The Atom
• CD-ROM: Chemistry A..S.A.P.
  • Simulation 1. Density
  • Animation 4. The Nuclear Atom
  • Simulation 17. Hybrid Orbitals
  • Animation 30. Nuclear Fission
  • Simulation 30. Radioactive Decay
  • Animation 15. Atomic Orbitals

Revision Date:
Summer 2005