IPC- Integrated Physics and Chemistry
IPC integrates the disciplines of physics and chemistry in topics such as: atomic structure, properties of matter, classification of matter, solution chemistry, atomic bonding, motion, force, energy, and waves. The use of technology and laboratory investigations is a primary focus in instruction. Student investigations will emphasize accurate observations, collection of data, data analysis, and the safe manipulation of laboratory apparatus and materials in the lab. IPC must be completed prior to Chemistry and Physics to count as Science credit.
Grading Period 1
Lab Safety and Scientific Process
Properties of Matter
Changes in Matter
Atoms and the Periodic Table
Grading Period 2
Chemical Bonding
Conservation of Mass and Chemical Reactions
Grading Period 3
Nuclear Reactions
Solution Chemistry /Acids Bases
Motion
Forces
Energy
GradingPeriod4
Energy Sources
Heat Energy
Properties of Waves
Electricity and Magnetism
CHEMISTRY
In this course we will be learning about Chemistry and its applications. Throughout the year students will understand:
• How matter is categorized, how matter reacts, the atomic and molecular theories, the causes of chemical reactions, the properties and structure of matter.
• The development of chemistry which is an abstract science.
• The study of chemistry should allow a person to handle daily chemical problems that one would encounter and help one to relate to the world with a greater understanding.
TOPICS
· I. Introduction (Expectations, Guidelines, Safety)
Safety and Scientific Measurement
· II. Structure of Matter • Physical and chemical changes and properties • Extensive and intensive properties • Solids, liquids and gases • Classification of matter
· III. Atomic and Nuclear Chemistry • Modern atomic theory • Electromagnetic spectrum • Average atomic mass • Electron configurations
· IV. The Periodic Table • History • Families • Periodic trends
· V. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry • Naming ionic compounds • Writing chemical formulas • Lewis structure • Metallic bonding and properties • Molecular geometry (VSEPR)
· VI. Chemical Reactions & Stoichiometry • Mole • Percent composition • Empirical and Molecular formulas • Law of conservation of mass • Balance chemical equations • Limiting reagents and percent yield
· VII. Solutions • Solubility rules • Electrolytes • Factors affecting solubility • Molarity
· VIII. Acids and Bases • Properties of acids and bases • Neutralization reactions • Precipitation reactions • pH and pOH
· IX. Gases • Kinetic Molecular Theory • Boyle’s Law • Charles’ Law • Avogadro’s Law • Dalton’s Law of partial pressures • Ideal Gas Law