Chemistry II (AP)

by Donna Wilson

August 18, 2010

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CHEMISTRY II
SYLLABUS 2010-2011

AP Chemistry is designed to provide the student with the equivalent of an introductory first year course sequence in COLLEGE CHEMISTRY. The course is designed for college-bound students who either would like to earn college credit (by AP examination) or would like to prepare for college chemistry while in high school. This is accomplished through an intensive, in-depth approach.

As many colleges recommend, the minimum time required for outside class work is 1.5 hours per class hour, i.e. a minimum of 5 hours of homework per week. In addition to the normal homework, there will be one independent lab exercise to complete each semester.
The laboratory portion of this class is to be the equivalent of a college laboratory experience. Because some colleges require proof of the laboratory portion of the course before granting credit, all students will keep a laboratory notebook. Some of the laboratory investigations will require students to spend time in tutorials after school.

The nature of Chemistry requires the student to know certain basic facts that MUST be committed to memory. Mathematics is an integral part of this class. Problem solving strategies will be stressed throughout the year and this course also requires the student to be able to solve problems WITH and WITHOUT a calculator.

So……Welcome to one of the most challenging classes in high school. You will learn many things in this course besides Chemistry. My best advice to you is: organize yourself, don’t get behind in your reading assignments or homework, make this room your second home, and don’t lose your sense of humor.

Supplies:
• One ream of computer paper, turned in with your name on it—please leave this in the wrapper
• One three-ring notebook with paper for notes and problems

• Scientific calculator (a graphing calculator is available from the instructor)
• Black or blue pens; #2 pencils with erasers
• Willingness to ask questions and participate in class
• Alert and active human brain (not optional)

Grading:

40% Tests
30% Laboratory investigations
20% Quizzes
10% Study questions and exercises

Syllabus:

First Six Weeks
Chemistry Foundations
Atoms, Molecules & Ions
Stoichiometry
Types of Chemical Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry

Second Six Weeks
Types of Chemical Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry – con’t
AP Chemistry Equation Writing
Kinetic Molecular Theory and States of Matter
Gases

Third Six Weeks
Thermodynamics
Atomic Structure and Periodicity
Nuclear Chemistry
Bonding and Molecular Structure

Fourth Six Weeks
Properties of Solutions
Kinetics
Equilibrium

Fifth Six Weeks
Acids and Bases
Applications of Aqueous Equilibria
Spontaneity, Entropy and Free Energy