Chemistry II AP Objectives

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College Board Topic I:
Structure of Matter

Topics:

1. Atomic theory and atomic structure
   1. Evidence for the atomic theory
   2. Atomic masses; determination by chemical and physical means
   3. Atomic number and mass number; isotopes
   4. Electron energy levels: atomic spectra, quantum numbers, atomic orbitals
   5. Periodic relationships including, for example, atomic radii, ionization energies, electron affinities, oxidation states

Time Range:
See course calendar

Suggested Teaching Strategies:
Sections 1-5 are covered in the first year of chemistry.
Topics 1-5 are reviewed during the first weeks of AP Chemistry.

Aligned Resources:

• Core lab 1 - Number of Atoms In a Pencil Dot
• Core lab 2 - Avagadro's Number
• Former core lab - Empirical Formula of Zinc Chloride
• Atomic spectra lab
• Wings video #3 - The Atom, The Periodic Table
• Standard Deviants video segment on quantum numbers

Revision Date:
May 2001