What is Chemistry?

Chemistry is the investigation of the substances that make up everything around us. It seeks to understand and predict the properties of matter, and how it interacts, combines, and changes.

"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less."

- Marie Curie (1867 - 1934)

Tentative Topics and Schedule

*This outline is tentative and subject to change by the instructor based on student needs and interests.

September

Safety and Measurement
Classification and Properties of Matter
Gas Laws

October

Atomic Theory
Arrangement of Electrons

November

Periodic Table
Periodic Trends

December

Metallic Bonding
Ionic Bonding
Covalent Bonding

January

Chemical Formulas
Chemical Reactions
Stoichiometry

February

Chemical Equilibrium
Reaction Rate

March

Acids, Bases, and Salts
Solutions

April

Thermochemistry
Chemical Thermodynamics

May

Electrochemistry
Redox Reactions
Nuclear Chemistry
Organic Chemistry

June

Regents Review

Miscellaneous and Pervasive Skills

History and Important Persons
Modern Developments and Research
Analytical Skills
Research Strategies
Scientific Writing and Supporting your conclusions with data
Transitioning to College