ARTICULATION PAGE: UMF YEAR 13 CHEMISTRY LEARNING OUTCOMES

1.                  Describe the origins of Modern Chemistry and make reference to some of the major discoveries that led to our current models of Matter.  This should include an explanation of the Atomic Theory and how this helps us form the relationships found in the Periodic Table.

2.                  Explain the scientific method and how this approach allows us to develop models of our world.  Students will be able to properly record and use measurements in problem-solving and in laboratory work.

3.                  Demonstrate an ability to solve calculations using Stoichiometry.  This will include writing chemical formulas and chemical equations for all states of matter.  Understand the role the Periodic Table has in relating the various elements.

4.                  Use the Kinetic Molecular Theory to explain the behavior of gases and have a working knowledge of the relationships between volume, pressure, temperature and number of moles.

5.                  Explain the energy of a chemical system.  Have a working knowledge of Enthalpy and its significance in determining chemical change.  The student will also be able define and use such terms as Heat, Work, Energy transfer, Exothermic, Endothermic, Specific Heat Capacity and Enthalpy.

6.                  Describe the historical development of atomic theory.  State the current model of atomic structure.  Indicate how the quantum-mechanical model relates the model of the atom, energy and position of the electrons.

7.                  Give examples of the types of chemical bonding.  This should include bond strength and length as well as bond energies.  Students will also be able to use Lewis structures to represent the various molecules and state their geometries.

8.                  Understand the importance and types of intermolecular forces and the role they play in phase changes.

9.                  Knows the rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions and how to determine the Rate Laws.  Demonstrates the ability to generate graphs that properly represent reaction rates and how the rate equations are generated from them.

10.              Explain chemical equilibrium and how this best describes the dynamic nature of reactions.  The student should also be able to solve equilibrium problems for all types of reactions; solutions, gases, acid-base and solids.

11.              Demonstrate that they can generate all types of equilibria system graphs and read them properly.  This should include weak acid base systems, those in buffers and polyprotic acids.  The students will also be able to use the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation.

12.              Understand the importance energy has in determining the outcome of reactions.  Solve problems using Entropy, Free Energy and Enthalpy.  Describe how reactions can be controlled using these calculations.

13.              Use oxidation-reductions reactions and explore how chemists can measure the electrochemical process to determine the direction of a reaction and its energy using electrochemical cells.

14.              Understand the basic organic molecules and the structures of these carbon compounds and how they give rise to living systems.

15.       Work in a chemical laboratory safely and with a variety of commonly used laboratory

             equipment.  Students shall also be able to collect and examine data and draw proper

             conclusions based upon that data.

16.        Conduct basic chemistry techniques and report results in a formal Lab Report written in   

             scientific journal style.              

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