curriculum plan

Nature of Chemistry
o Trace the development of Chemistry
o Explain how chemistry is related to other sciences
o Describe the importance of chemistry in the society

The Scientific Process
Laboratory Orientation
o Demonstrate scientific methods and attitudes
o Manipulate carefully common laboratory apparatus following safety precautions

Measurement
Physical Quantities and Units
o Identifying the metric units of measurements
o Demonstrate accuracy and intellectual honesty in solving problems
o Explain what causes uncertainty in measurements
o Use measuring materials accurately with safety
o Express numbers in scientific notation with correct number of significant figures
o Convert a measurement from one unit to another

Classification of matter
o Point out different classifications of matter
o differentiate the states of matter and its properties

Changes in matter
o cite the importance of knowing the properties and changes in matter
o Identify the effects of physical and chemical changes to the environment

Mixtures and component substances
o Enumerate important mixtures naturally occurring
o Identify methods of separating mixtures into their component substances
o Describe the preparation of some mixtures
o Determine the importance of segregating wastes from households and industries

Investigatory Project
Scientific Demonstrations
o Construct a scientific research (involving chemical technology as much as possible)
o Defend constructed research paper

Matter at the Atomic Level
o Describe the states of matter at the atomic level
o Explain the characteristics of different types of matter using the atomic models

Atomic Theory
o Trace the development of the atomic theory
o Identify the features of the atomic theory

Periodic Table
o Trace the history of Periodic table
o Identify the scientists responsible for the development of periodic table and periodic trends

Modern Periodic Table
o Predict the properties and uses of elements

Electron Arrangement in Atoms
o Determine the features of the quantum mechanical model
o Write electronic configuration of elements
o Draw orbital diagrams to represent the electron configuration of atoms

Periodic Trends
o Explain the periodic properties of elements in the Periodic Table
o Describe and identify the periodic trends In the atomic properties

Chemical Bonds
o State the octet rule
o Differentiate the different types of bonds
o Describe how chemical bonding takes place
o Draw the Lewis structure of a certain compound
o Explain properties of compounds of different bond type

Naming and Writing Chemical Formulas
o Write and name formulas of common compounds in the environment
o Identify the ions involving in the formation of compounds

Molecular shapes
o Construct molecular models/shapes of compounds/elements
o Describe the shapes of simple molecules using the VSEPR and valence bond theories

Intermolecular forces
o Describe the three kinds of intermolecular forces of attraction

Writing and Balancing Equations
o Write chemical equations given a word equation
o Develop accuracy in balancing chemical equations

Chemical composition of Compounds
o Determine formula and molecular masses
o Describe a mole and its use in expressing chemical quantities
o Derive the empirical and the molecular formula of a compound from experimental data

(Stoichiometry) Chemical Reactions
o Define stoichiometry
o Calculate stoichiometric quantities from balanced chemical equations
o Amount of substances consumed and/or produced in a reaction

Properties of Gases
Kinetic Molecular Theory
o Understand the nature of gases
o Observe the properties of gases
o Relate problems of the environment specifically air pollution to some of the properties of gases

Gas Laws
o Expressing relationships in mathematical equations
o Demonstrate accuracy and creativity in solving problems involving gas laws

Air Pollution
o Discuss issues related to air pollution
o Recommend ways to minimize air pollution as a student

Solutions and its Types
Factors affecting Solubility
o Define operationally solute and solvent
o Distinguish between unsaturated, saturated and supersaturated solutions
o Recognize the importance of some properties of solutions

Ways of Expressing Concentrations of Solutions
Colligative Properties
o Express solution concentration in percent by weight, mole fraction, molarity and molality
o Determine the properties of solutions with different concentrations

Water Pollution
Colloids
o Explain the advantages and disadvantages of having dangerous pollutants in bodies of water