Honors Chemistry I Objectives

ABACUS 01-SCCH-20
PASS CSCHEM1.4

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Content Standard 1:
Structure and Properties of Matter

Objectives:

4. A compound is formed when two or more kinds of atoms bond together chemically. Each compound has unique chemical and physical properties.

Time Range:
1st Quarter; 6 weeks

Suggested Teaching Strategies:

• Physical and Chemical Properties and Changes Unit
  • Density Column
  • Rank densities of colored salt water solutions (0%, 2.5%, 5% and 7%) using clear plastic straws
• Types of Reactions Unit
1. What is a chemical reaction?
2. How are chemical equations for the reactions written?
3. What does a chemical equation tell you?
4. How are chemical reactions classified?

Aligned Resources:

• Core Lab 1: Density: Thickness of Aluminum Foil (electronic calipers are available in the BMH Chem room to check results)
• Core Lab 2: Comparing Physical and Chemical Changes
• Core Lab 3: Separating a Mixture (sugar, sand, iron filings, & poppy seeds separated using filter apparatus, magnet, water, & cups)
• Core Lab 12: Types of Chemical Reactions
• Other Labs or Activities: Find the Density of White Sand in a Sand/Sugar Mixture
• Note - Rate of Reactions Lab is done in Chem II AP

Revision Date:
Summer 2005