Honors Chemistry I Objectives

ABACUS 01-SCCH-30
PASS CSCHEM2.1

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Content Standard 2:
Chemical Reactions

Objectives:

1. A chemical reaction is one in which one or more substances are converted into different substances. A chemical change cannot be reversed by physical means. A large number of important reactions involve the transfer of either electrons (oxidation/reduction) or hydrogen ions (acid/base reactions).

• A large number of important reactions involve chemicals classified as acids and bases.

Time Range:
4th Quarter; 2 weeks

Suggested Teaching Strategies:

• Bonding Units (see Objective 1: A)
• Acids and Bases Unit
  1. What are acids and bases?
  2. Can the strengths of acids and bases be quantified?
  3. How are acidity and pH related?
  4. What is a titration?

Aligned Resources:

• Core Lab 16: Acid-Base Titration
• Other possible labs or activities: Preparation of Oxygen Gas

Revision Date:
Summer 2005