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Prep for Basic Chemistry
Course Information
Description
Introduces basic principles of chemistry including the properties of matter, atomic structure, and the classification of chemical reactions. Students learn to characterize solutions, acids, and bases, and differentiate between elements and compounds.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
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Apply basic mathematical measurements and calculations to chemistryAssessment Strategiesby solving problems on a written examusing a non-programmable calculatorCriteriayou perform calculations with signed numbersyou convert numbers from scientific notation to standard notation and backyou perform calculations on numbers in scientific notationyou apply the measurement concepts of precision and significant digitsyou solve for unknowns in simple equations (for example, gas laws)you calculate percentages and use ratiosyou employ dimensional analysis to solve problemsyou interpret graphs and chartsyou use the SI system for measurement and calculations
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Differentiate physical and chemical properties and states of matterAssessment Strategiesby solving problems on a written examCriteriayou describe the physical changes of statesyou identify physical and chemical changes and propertiesyou relate density to states of matter
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Describe the atomic structureAssessment Strategiesin a written examby illustrating a model of the atomCriteriayou identify the three fundamental particles of an atomyou draw a Bohr model of an atomyou describe the arrangement and significance of the periodic tableyou relate the arrangement of the periodic table to the Bohr model of the atom
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Differentiate between elements and compoundsAssessment Strategiesin a written examin a classroom discussion and homework assignmentswith access to a periodic table and a common ion tableCriteriayou distinguish between ionic and covalent compoundsyou describe ionic and covalent bondingyou write chemical names and formulas for simple ionic compounds and inorganic molecular compounds
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Apply mole conceptAssessment Strategiesby solving problems on a written examusing a non-programmable calculatorCriteriayou define moleyou calculate formula and molar massyou calculate with Avogadro's Numberyou relate mole ratios to balanced chemical equations
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Classify chemical reactionsAssessment Strategiesby solving problems on a written examCriteriayou classify chemical reactions including neutralization, combination, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, and combustionyou balance chemical equationsyou list criteria that indicate a chemical reaction has occurred
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Characterize solutions, acids, and basesAssessment Strategiesby solving problems on a written examusing a non-programmable calculatorCriteriayou identify acids and basesyou relate pH, hydronium and hydroxide ion concentrationyou define solute, solvent, and solutionsyou define solution concentrationsyou predict solubility using a solubility chartyou describe the behavior of ions in solutions