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Measurement
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Order
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Description
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1
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Use basic metric measurement prefixes and factor multipliers to convert units within the metric system. Describe justifications for S.I. convention.
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2
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Perform calculations involving density, specific gravity, mass, and volume measurements.
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3
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Apply the conventions of exponential notation and significant figures to mathematical operations.
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4
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Convert between the Fahrenheit, Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales.
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5
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Use dimensional analysis (unit-factor analysis) in calculations involving conversions from one set of units to another.
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6
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Perform gravimetric analysis and volumetric analysis.
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Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter
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Order
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Description
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1
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Describe and distinguish the general properties of gases, liquids, and solids.
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2
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Explain changes of state (phase changes) in matter and relate to heat.
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3
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Define physical and chemical changes of matter.
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4
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Classify an element as a metal, non-metal or metalloid and relate this to its position on the periodic table.
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5
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Identify diatomic elements.
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6
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Determine the relative electronegativity, atomic radius and other characteristics of an atom by its position on the periodic chart.
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7
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Describe pure substances and mixtures. Introduce mixture separation strategies.
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Atomic Structure
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Order
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Description
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1
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Describe Dalton's model, Bohr's model and the modern quantum mechanical theory of atomic structure.
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2
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Describe the electron configuration of any element and how its electron configuration relates to its properties and its position on the periodic table.
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Chemical Bonding
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Order
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Description
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1
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Describe and identify ionic and covalent bonding and van der Waals forces.
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2
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Draw Lewis dot structures for molecules.
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3
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Determine the change of monoatomic ions and simple inorganic radicals. Explain oxidation numbers of elements and compounds.
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4
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Assign electronic geometry and molecular geometry from Lewis dot structure of a molecule.
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Nomenclature
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Order
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Description
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1
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Name inorganic compounds by the IUPAC system based on their formulas.
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2
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Write formulas of common inorganic compounds based on their IUPAC names.
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3
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Determine if a compound is an acid, base, salt, or covalent compound.
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Chemical Reactions
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Order
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Description
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1
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Calculate molar mass and percent composition of compounds.
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2
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Convert between mass, moles, and number of atoms using formula, formula weight, and Avogadro's number.
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3
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Calculate empirical formulae and molecular formulae of compounds.
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4
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Write and balance chemical equations.
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5
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Predict reactions in aqueous solutions: acids, bases, salts.
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Stoichiometry
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Order
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Description
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1
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Perform calculations involving composition stoichiometry and reaction stoichiometry.
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2
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Classify chemical reactions as to type of reaction. Write examples of each type of chemical reaction.
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Gas Laws
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Order
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Description
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1
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Summarize the general properties of gases and relate them to the kinetic molecular theory of gases.
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2
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Describe factors that affect the pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas.
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3
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Solve problems associated with gas laws including: Boyle's Law, Charles's Law, Gay-Lussac's Law, Combined Gas Law, Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures, and Ideal Gas Law.
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