Chemistry 30 / 30IB
Units of Study
Unit 1 Electrochemistry
Key Concepts: oxidation/reduction, oxidation number, redox reactions,
half reactions, disproportionation, spontaneity, reduction potential,
voltaic/electrolytic cells, net cell potential, corrosion
IB Internal Assessment
Student completing the IB course must complete an individual
investigation involving planning, data collection, analysis and
evaluation. This will account for 20% of the IB grade.
Unit 2 Thermochemistry
Key Concepts: enthalpy of reaction, molar enthalpy, Hess’ law, energy diagrams,
activation energy, calorimetry, energy efficiency, factors affecting rate of
reaction, calculating rates of reaction and bond enthalp
Unit 3 Organic Chemistry
Key Concepts: nomenclature for: aliphatic and aromatic compounds,
alcohols, carboxylic acids, esters, halogenated hydrocarbons, monomers,
polymers, reaction types: addition, substitution, esterification,
elimination, combustion, structural formulas, isomers
Unit 4 Equilibrium / Acid-Base
Key Concepts: Le Chatelier’s principle, equilibrium law expression,
acid-base equilibrium, Bronsted-Lowry acids and bases, Lewis acids and
bases, titration curves, conjugates, amphiprotic species, buffers, indicators
Course Assessment – 70% of student mark
Major Summative Assessments (Unit Exams) 80%
Weighting
Electrochemical changes 24 %
Thermochemical changes 16 %
Organic Chemistry 16 %
Chemical Equilibrium/Acid Base 24 %
Minor Summative Assessment (quizzes, labs and assignments) 20%
Formative Assessments (homework checks, assignments) 0%
Alberta Diploma Exam worth 30% of students mark