Chemistry 2 or College Chemistry is a rigorous, year-long high school course offered for dual credit through Treasure Valley Community College, encompassing the full sequence of General Chemistry I, II, and III (CHEM 121, 122, and 123). Designed for students pursuing majors in agriculture, natural resources, liberal arts, or other science-related fields, this course combines lecture and laboratory instruction to build a comprehensive understanding of chemical principles and their real-world applications. Students who successfully complete the course will earn college credit while satisfying advanced science requirements at the high school level.
In the first term (CHEM 121), students explore foundational concepts such as chemical change, standards of measurement, properties and classifications of matter, atomic theory, chemical nomenclature, and the mole concept. This unit emphasizes problem-solving and laboratory techniques, laying the groundwork for more complex chemical reasoning.
The second term (CHEM 122) advances into topics including chemical reactions, stoichiometry, periodic law, chemical bonding, and the behavior of gases and solutions. Students apply their skills to investigate quantitative relationships in chemical systems, deepen their understanding of periodic trends, and connect bonding theories to molecular structure and properties.
The final term (CHEM 123) covers acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, oxidation-reduction reactions, nuclear chemistry, and an introduction to organic chemistry. Through lecture, discussion, and hands-on lab experiments, students refine their ability to analyze, predict, and explain chemical behavior. By the end of the sequence, students will have the knowledge, skills, and laboratory experience to succeed in upper-division science courses and to see chemistry as a powerful tool for understanding and shaping the world around them.
***Student classroom schedules can also be accessed at anytime in the Google Classroom. You can find it pinned to the top of the Classwork Tab under Calendar. This document will remain updated and will indicate the tentative schedule for the week to allow students to prepare for any upcoming assignments, quizzes, tests, or make up any work missed during absences. Students should check-in and use their classroom OFTEN!
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High School Phone #: (541) 473 - 3181 Email: whitney.tamez@valesd.org