September

Chapter One Learning Targets

1. Describe and apply the scientific method to a variety of problems
2. Distinguish between physical and chemical changes based on chemical and physical properties of substances
3. Apply the concept of significant figures when measuring and caluclating
4. Measure and then calculate in both British and SI unis of measure, as well as converting between both systems

Assignment - Chapter 1

• Read Chapter One

• Problems: 1.37, 1.39, 1.43, 1.47, 1.57, 1.61, 1.69, 1.73, 1.79, 1.85, 1.89, 1.11, 1.125, 1.157

• Labs: Measurement Lab with Significant Figures

Chapter Two Learning Targets

1. Describe how atomic models have changed over time as new experimental results have led to new theories about the structure of the atom. Description includes the experimental evidence that has led to changes in the atomic model, the construction of representations, the comparison and contrast of the models of atomic structure, and the identification of the factors that have remained consistent over the years and those that have changed.
2. Explain, using the concept of isotopes, why atomic masses are not expressed as whole numbers.
3. Calculate atomic masses. Calculations are based on isotopic abundances.
4. Explain, based on repeating patterns of core and valence electrons, the organization of the periodic table. Represent, using the periodic table, the electron configurations of main group elements in periods 1–3. Represent, using noble gas notation, and in terms of core and valence electrons, electron configurations of main group elements in periods 1–3.
5. Classify the elements on the periodic table of elements based on Metals, Metalloids, Nonmetals, Halogens, Actinides, Lanthanides, Transition, Alkali metals, Alkali Earth metals.
6. Distinguish between monoatomic and polyatomic  ions. Understand the rules for naming ions.
7. Be able to write a binary compound from its formula. Similarly, be able to write formulas from molecular formulas.
8. Be able to write simple, balanced chemical equations from both binary names and chemical formulas.

Assignment - Chapter 2

•  Read Chapter Two