Syllabus AP chem
SYLLABUS – ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY Required Texts
1. Chemistry: The Central Science by Brown, LeMay and Bursten, 10th ed., Pearson Education. Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2006, ISBN: 0131464892 Includes: Text book, Laboratory Manual, Student Study Guide, AP Test Prep Series, Solutions to Practice Problems 2. Barrons AP Chemistry, Jespersen, Neil D, 4th ed., Barron’s Educational Series, Inc, 250 Wireless Boulevard, Hauppauge, New York 11788, ISBN: 9780764193293
Topics and Concepts Covered
Topics covered are suggested by the College Board. The order of presentation is strongly recommended by the National Mathematics and Science Initiative (NMSI) UNIT 1 Foundations / Nomenclature / Stoichiometry
(Summer Work and Introductory Review) these topics are all covered in College Prep and Honors Chem Chapter 1 Introduction: Matter and Measurement
1.1 The Study of Chemistry The Atomic and Molecular Perspective of Chemistry
1.2 Classifications of Matter States of Matter Pure Substances Elements Compounds Mixtures
1.3 Properties of Matter Physical and Chemical Changes Separation of Mixtures
1.4 Units of Measurement SI Units Length and Mass Temperature Volume Derived SI Units Density
1.5 Uncertainty in Measurement Precision and Accuracy Significant Figures Significant Figures in Calculations
1.6 Dimensional Analysis Using Two or More Conversion Factors Conversions Involving Volume Chapter 2: Molecules and Ions
2.1 The Atomic Theory of Matter
2.2 The Discovery of Atomic Structure Cathode Rays and Electrons Radioactivity The Nuclear Atom 2.3 The Modern View of Atomic Structure Atomic Numbers, Mass Numbers, and Isotopes
2.4 Atomic Weights
The Atomic
1. Chemistry: The Central Science by Brown, LeMay and Bursten, 10th ed., Pearson Education. Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2006, ISBN: 0131464892 Includes: Text book, Laboratory Manual, Student Study Guide, AP Test Prep Series, Solutions to Practice Problems 2. Barrons AP Chemistry, Jespersen, Neil D, 4th ed., Barron’s Educational Series, Inc, 250 Wireless Boulevard, Hauppauge, New York 11788, ISBN: 9780764193293
Topics and Concepts Covered
Topics covered are suggested by the College Board. The order of presentation is strongly recommended by the National Mathematics and Science Initiative (NMSI) UNIT 1 Foundations / Nomenclature / Stoichiometry
(Summer Work and Introductory Review) these topics are all covered in College Prep and Honors Chem Chapter 1 Introduction: Matter and Measurement
1.1 The Study of Chemistry The Atomic and Molecular Perspective of Chemistry
1.2 Classifications of Matter States of Matter Pure Substances Elements Compounds Mixtures
1.3 Properties of Matter Physical and Chemical Changes Separation of Mixtures
1.4 Units of Measurement SI Units Length and Mass Temperature Volume Derived SI Units Density
1.5 Uncertainty in Measurement Precision and Accuracy Significant Figures Significant Figures in Calculations
1.6 Dimensional Analysis Using Two or More Conversion Factors Conversions Involving Volume Chapter 2: Molecules and Ions
2.1 The Atomic Theory of Matter
2.2 The Discovery of Atomic Structure Cathode Rays and Electrons Radioactivity The Nuclear Atom 2.3 The Modern View of Atomic Structure Atomic Numbers, Mass Numbers, and Isotopes
2.4 Atomic Weights
The Atomic