In this storyline, students explore electron energy levels, atomic orbitals, and electron configurations. They discover patterns in the periodic table and connect that to properties of elements in the table. Students investigate different types of chemical bonds. they explore the intermolecular forces and attractions between molecules.
In this storyline, students explore states of matter and phase changes. they investigate molar relationships and calculate percent composition of compounds. students analyze different types of chemical reactions as they balance chemical equations. They complete chemical calculations on moles, mass, and volume. They explore energy in chemical bonds and analyze enthalpy in changes of state.