Chemistry

In this unit, students will investigate the physical and chemical properties of matter, including density, solubility, melting point, boiling point, and phases of matter. Emphasis is placed on particle motion and how changes in temperature and energy affect the behavior of solids, liquids, and gases. Students will develop laboratory skills through measurement, observation, and analysis of matter in various forms.

In this unit, students will explore the organization and structure of matter by examining the periodic table. They will identify elements, interpret the information in an element square, recognize classification patterns, and use the periodic table to predict element properties and behavior.

In this unit, students will examine patterns and trends within the periodic table to better understand the properties of elements. Topics include atomic radius, ionization energy, electronegativity, and reactivity. Students will analyze how an element’s placement on the periodic table relates to its chemical behavior and interactions with other elements.

In this unit, students will investigate how atoms gain or lose electrons to form ions and how ionic compounds are created. Topics include determining ionic charges, valence electrons, writing and naming ionic compounds, and constructing correct chemical formulas. Students will develop an understanding of the relationship between electron arrangement and chemical bonding.

In this unit, students will explore covalent bonding and how it differs from ionic bonding. Topics include the sharing of electrons, identifying elements involved in covalent compounds, and naming molecular compounds using appropriate conventions. Students will compare different types of chemical bonds and relate bonding structure to the properties of substances.

In this unit, students will learn to represent chemical reactions through balanced chemical equations and apply quantitative reasoning to chemical processes. Topics include dimensional analysis, molar mass calculations, mole ratios, gram-to-mole conversions, and limiting reactants. Students will use mathematical models to predict and analyze the outcomes of chemical reactions.