Chemical Measurement, Atoms, and Elements

• Explain the process of scientific inquiry.
• Use correct units to describe scientific measurements and perform conversions.
• Describe modern atomic theory.
• Identify subatomic particles.
• Explain the organization of the periodic table.
• Classify molecules and compounds.

Molecules, Chemical Equations, and Stoichiometry

• Calculate formula mass, molecular mass, molar mass and composition of compounds.
• Determine molecular and empirical formulas.
• Determine molarity of solutions.
• Write balanced chemical equations.
• Use reaction stoichiometry to relate reactants to products.
• Classify chemical reactions.

Introduction to Thermodynamics, Thermochemistry, and Quantum Chemistry

• Explain basic thermodynamic concepts and calorimetry.
• Define the enthalpy of a chemical reaction.
• Predict endothermic and exothermic processes.
• Describe quantum mechanics and the nature of light.
• Calculate the wavelength and frequency of light.
• Explain the Bohr Model.
• Use the de Broglie equation to calculate the wavelength of an electron.
• Determine the electronic structure of atoms and the shape of orbitals.
• Explain the periodic variation in element properties.

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry I

• Explain ionic bonding.
• Explain covalent bonding, electronegativity and bond polarity.
• Use Lewis dot structures to understand molecular properties.
• Explain resonance and formal charge.
• Relate bond strengths to enthalpy changes.

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry II

• Explain valence bond theory.
• Determine hybrid atomic orbitals.
• Understand the concept of multiple bonds.
• Explain molecular orbital theory.

Gas Laws and Models for Gases

• Calculate pressure.
• Explain the gas laws using kinetic molecular theory.
• Use the gas laws to solve problems involving the properties of gases.
• Describe the behavior of real gases.

Intermolecular Forces

• Determine intermolecular forces present in molecules and compounds.
• Explain surface tension, viscosity, and capillary action.
• Explain vapor pressure, vaporization, sublimation and fusion.
• Calculate heat of vaporization.
• Explain heating curves and phase diagrams.
• Describe crystalline solids.