Chemistry II AP Curriculum

This course follows the recommended course outline published by the College Board. Chemistry II AP is a college-level course taken at the high school setting. The college-level approach differs significantly from the first course in chemistry in the textbook used, range and depth of topic covered, and the kinds of laboratory work done by students as well as the time and effort required for a successful experience at the AP level. Lectures and investigations will involve a higher level of mathematical application. Emphasis will be placed on development and use of critical thinking skills. Students are encouraged to take College Board's Advanced Placement Exam in Chemistry.

1. Successful completion of Chemistry I Honors or approval from Chemistry I teacher
2. Completion of Algebra II
3. Students not meeting above pre-requisites must have instructor permission to enroll

• Course Objectives - Summary Document (239 kB)
  Course Calendar
  1. Structure of Matter
     1. Atomic theory and atomic structure
     2. Chemical bonding
     3. Nuclear chemistry
  2. States of Matter
     1. Gases
     2. Liquids and solids
     3. Solutions
  3. Reactions
     1. Reaction types
     2. Stoichiometry
     3. Equilibrium
     4. Kinetics
     5. Thermodynamics
  4. Descriptive Chemistry
     1. Chemical reactivity and products of chemical reactions
     2. Relationships in the periodic table
     3. Introduction to organic chemistry
  5. Laboratory
• Core Labs - Summary Doc. (77 kB)  |   Process Skills Checklist (424 kB)
  
  1. Number of Atoms In a Pencil Dot
  2. Avogadro's Number
  3. Finding the Formula for a Compound
  4. Molecular Geometries
  5. Beer's Law
  6. Standardization of an HCl Solution
  7. Molar Mass of a Volatile Liquid
  8. Hess' Law
  9. Heat of Combustion
  10. Electrochemistry
  11. Galvanic Cells
  12. Freezing Point Depression of t-Butyl Alcohol
  13. Rate Law Determination
  14. Molar Solubility, Common-Ion Effect (Solubility Product Constant)
  15. Equilibrium Constant
  16. Acid Dissociation Constant, K_a (K_a of a Weak Acid)
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