(412) CHEMISTRY (1)
- Full year course - Open to grades 11-12 - 4 credits
- Prerequisite: Recommendation of current science teacher and completion of ALGEBRA II
CHEMISTRY 1 stresses the theoretical and quantitative aspects of chemistry as well as the methods of questioning and reasoning used by scientists, and is designed to prepare students for further study in science at the college level. Students electing this course should feel comfortable in the use of algebra and arithmetic as these are the basic tools in both class and lab work. Topics covered include measurement, scientific method, gas laws, mole concept, heat effects in chemical reactions, atomic and molecular structure, properties of the elements and compounds, equilibrium, acid-base, organic chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. About three to four hours per week of outside work, including completing homework assignments, writing lab reports and reading in the text, will be necessary for most students to succeed.