AP Chemistry Syllabus, 2009-2010

Ongoing Consultant and Lab Assistance: Dr. Kenney, CASE University

Conference Periods: 3 and 11 and Tutoring: M, T, and Th 2:30-3:30 PM, by Appointment

Goal and Purpose:

The purpose of AP Chemistry at South High School is for students to experience
a college-level chemistry course. This goal includes: 1) Each student to score a
three out of five on the AP exam
2) Positive and successful feeling about learning chemistry. South High will do
everything possible to prepare students for the AP exam. South High expects
every student to take the AP Exam in Chemistry on May 11, 2010.

Syllabus: Please read carefully and keep in binder at all times. Refer often to
this document for class expectations.

Text: Zumdahl, S.S. And Zumdahl, S.A., Chemistry, Houghton Mifflin Co., 2010,
8th Edition
Zumdahl Chem AP Fast Track To A 5 8e
Zumdahl Chem AP Lab Manual 8e

Classroom Rules:
• School and District policies will be enforced.
• Students will have an approved lab notebook. .
• Binder is expected to be updated every day
• It is the student’s responsibility to make-up missed assignments due to illness or
other emergencies.

Consequences:
• 1st : Verbal warning
• 2nd : 30 minute detention and/or parent contact
• 3rd: Office referral.
• Severe disruptions will result in immediate office referral.
• Lab safety violations will result in removal from lab and, if necessary, will result in
office referral.

Rewards:
• Recognition in awards and in school news.
• Media recognition.

Laboratory Rules:
• Goggles and Aprons must be worn at all times.
• A full shoe must be worn -No flip-flops or sandals.
• No horseplay at any time.
• Pre-lab assignments must be completed before any lab work may begin.

Materials Needed:
Each student needs Goggles, a lab manual, 3-ring binder, scientific calculator, spiral
lab notebook (Portfolio).

Grading Plan:
• Total semester grade is a weighted system with the following weights: (1) 70 %
exams and quizzes and
(2) 30% daily assignments and homework.
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• Course grade: A 87 – 100 %; B 75 – 86 %; C 65 – 74 % ; D 50 – 64 %; F 0 – 49 %
• All exams contain both multiple choice, and free response questions
• Lab Reports will account for the majority of the daily grade.
o Lab reports and homework are graded for effort, accuracy, and
completeness.
o Homework is collected on the day of each test.
o Lab reports are turned in following each lab experiment. Work is accepted no
more than one day late, and then for partial credit.

General guidelines for Successful Competition of AP Chemistry at South High

School

Labs:
Laboratory work and activities will serve to strengthen concepts presented in the text
and in lecture. Each week at least five periods (40 minutes each) will be devoted to lab
work. Students will complete lab reports for each lab and keep these in their AP
Chemistry Lab Portfolios. Safety is a primary concern during labs and activities.
Students should always listen for safety tips presented before each lab and use
common sense.

Instructional Methods:
Instruction primarily uses a multi-media lecture approach (consisting of PowerPoint
presentations, video clips, blackboard, overheads, and demonstrations) to help you
understand the material. However, learning is not a spectator sport. Students will get
the opportunity to “play” by using many active learning techniques throughout the
semester, such as think-pair-share, games, and discussion questions, problems to
solve, and group activities. Students will get the most out of the course if one
reads the assigned material before coming to class, actively participates in class,
and asks questions.

Presentations:
Handouts on topics in the text as well as related topics are regularly made available.
Students are required to keep well-organized notes and handouts in a three ring
binder notebook. Students will fill in problems and other parts of the notes as they
are presented in class. It is the student's responsibility to obtain notes from
classmates when absent.

Homework:
Students should study at least 1 hour each night. Homework, which includes
traditional problem solving as well as lab write-ups, is extremely important. The
frequent application of principles in novel ways gives the kind of in-depth
understanding and eventual ease that students will value on the AP Exam.

The students will have access to the Complete Solutions Manual. This Manuel is only to
be used after the student has tried the problems and wants to verify the answers or
techniques. A separate handout lists the course assignments. Every Monday an
update adjusts the schedule to reflect student needs.

End of Chapter Problems:

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The learning experience provided by solving problems is essential to mastering the
concepts and successfully completing this course. Students should work on as many
end-of-the-chapter-problems, which time allows.
Also, use on-line exercises of the textbook companion website. (Zumdahl Chemistry
Site: Problem solving practice, references & review and interactive exercises for each
chapter in your textbook.)

Help Is Available For Students Who Need Further Assistance:

AP instructor is available for extra help on: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 2:30-3:30
PM, by Appointment. In addition, tutoring is available through the Boys and Girls Club
and Case University.

Zumdahl Website: This site has practice tests, movies, media activities, and tutorials,
among other things. The URL is. :
http://college.hmco.com/chemistry/zumdahl/chemistry/7e/student_home.html. The
student media package is accessible for the textbook. Each student can access the
account by Creating an Account and entering the ISBN for an Access Code.

Tests:
Exams and major assessments will be at the end of each unit and often will be in AP
format. Quizzes are part of the ongoing evaluation. The student will have the
opportunity to complete three full-length AP Style Chemistry exams before the actual
exam in May.

Study Tips For Success

This course is a CUMULATIVE learning experience. The key to student’s success

is regular study. Regular study includes the following:
(1) Dedicate a minimum of six plus hours of study per week.
(2) Read the material before coming to class. Do not expect to understand everything
you read; try to get a general idea of the material that will be covered during the next
lectures and look for areas of difficulty.
(3) Come to class and take a good set of notes on what is covered in class. Copy the
terms and formulas correctly. If something is unclear during the class presentation,
ask.
(4) Be prepared to be an active participant in class discussions and ask questions.
(5) Review notes each evening. Clarify your notes where necessary and concentrate
on topics you found difficult to understand. Make notations by portions where you
have questions and then take the time to obtain answers to your questions.
(6) Since chemistry continually builds on previous knowledge, it is important to get
problem areas resolved as soon as possible.
(7) It is essential that you work suggested chapter questions and problems. Attempt
every problem; mastery of chemistry requires much practice. Work the problems
as they are assigned - do not put them off!
(8) Train yourself to work problems rapidly.
(9) Stay on top of material. Chemistry is much easier to learn in “small pieces” than it
is in “huge chunks.”
(10) Please seek help as soon as possible if you are having difficulty because this

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course will be taught at a rapid pace and many principles rely on mastery of
previous material.
(11) Sometimes, it is helpful to find a study partner or form a study group to meet on a
regular basis to work problems, and help each other.

Strategies for Preparing for Tests:

(1) Students should practice the daily study habits listed above; test preparation is
greatly simplified.
(2) Use study guides for each chapter.
- Review each guide before starting the chapter.
- Make sure you pay extra attention to the areas included in this guide.
(3) Make flash cards for the definitions, examples of definitions and review
them often.
(4) Work review problems as rapidly as you can.
(5) After the student has thoroughly studied the chapter material independently, try to
get together with a friend and quiz each other.
(6) Teach others what you have learned.
(7) Take the pretests on the Zumdahl website.

Preparing for AP Chemistry Exam

Fasttrack to a 5 is usable by all students. This test-prep resource provides a
comprehensive guide and in-depth review to scoring a three or better on the AP
Chemistry Exam.

It is Your Decision
Ultimately, the student is in control of your success in chemistry. The major
factors in your success will be the quality and quantity of time and effort you put
into your studies. Keep in mind that 1) your principal job at this stage in your life is to
be a student; and 2) chemistry is not the only course you are taking. Balance your
time so you maximize success in all courses. The Instructor will provide vehicles
to assist you. Use the “24-Hour Time Management Sheet.” .

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Schedule and Topics Covered
Course Outline (with approximate time frame): Be warned that this is only a
guide, and time frames are approximate and are subject to change – possibly
drastically so. Evaluation of the student’s progress and the instructor’s methods will
be an ongoing process.

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Unit Time Chapter(s), Topics

2009-
2010
Chapters 1, 2, Review:
Septemb Dimensional Analysis, Units, Atoms, History of the Atom,
1. Review and
er Nomenclature,
foundations
the Mole

Septemb Chapters 3, 4: Percent Composition, Empirical Formulas,

er Limiting Reactant & Theoretical Yield, Reactions and
2. Stoichiometry
October Solubility Rules

3. Gases October Chapter 5: Gases

4. Chapters 6 & 17 Thermochemistry

Thermochemistr Novembe
y r
Thermodynamic
s
Novembe Chapters 7: Atomic Structure
5. Atomic
r Chapter 20: Representative elements, Groups 1A – 8A
Structure and
Decembe Chapters 21: Transition Metals, Groups 3-12
Periodic Table
r
6 Lewis Decembe Chapters 8, 9 Lewis Structures
Structures, IM r Intermolecular Forces, Molecular Geometry
Forces & January
bonding
Review and January Final Exam Semester I
Final I 25% of Semester Grade
January Chapters 10, 11: Liquids & Solutions
7. Solutions February Colligative Properties, Descriptive Chemistry

February Chapters 12, Reaction Kinetics,

8. Kinetics
9. Organic March Chapter 22, Organic Chemistry
Chemistry
10. Equilibrium Chapters 13, 16 Equilibrium and Complex Ion Equilibria
& March
11. Nuclear March Chapter 19 Nuclear Chemistry
Chemistry April
12. Acids, bases Chapters 14, 15
and aqueous April Acids, Bases, Buffers
equilibria
13. April Chapter 17: Thermodynamics
Electrochemistry May Chapter 18: Electrochemistry
Review and May Review and Final Exam Semester II
Final 25% of Grade
May 11 AP Chemistry
College Board’s AP Chemistry Exam
AP Exam
Must be taken to receive a grade of A or B!!
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Laboratory experiments
Experiments will be modified when possible to tie to real world situations. Pre-Lab
assessments must be completed before the student does the experiments.

1. Determination of the formula of a compound

Teacher preparation time: 2 hours
Student completion time: 1.5 hours
Equipment: crucible and cover, tongs, analytical balance, support stand, triangle
crucible support, burner
2. Determination of the percentage of water in a hydrate
Teacher preparation time: 2 hours
Student completion time: 1 hour
Equipment: crucible and cover, tongs, test tube, analytical balance, support stand,
triangle crucible support, wire gauze, burner
3. Determination of molar mass by vapor density
Teacher preparation time: 2 hours
Student completion time: 1.5 hours
Equipment: barometer, beaker, Erlenmeyer
4. Determination of molar mass by freezing-point depression
Teacher preparation time: 1 hour
Student completion time: 2 hours
Equipment: test tube, thermometer, pipet, beaker, stirrer, stopwatch, ice
5. Determination of the molar volume of a gas
Teacher preparation time: 1.5 hours
Student completion time: 2 hours
Equipment: barometer, beaker, Erlenmeyer flask, test tubes, graduated cylinder,
clamp, analytical balance, thermometer, rubber tubing
6. Standardization of a solution using a primary standard
Teacher preparation time: 1 hour
Student completion time: 2 hours
Equipment: pipet, buret, Erlenmeyer flasks, volumetric flask, wash bottle,
analytical balance, drying oven, desiccators, support stand, pH meter
7. Determination of concentration by acid-base titration, including a weak
acid or weak base
Teacher preparation time: 1.5 hours
Student completion time: 2 hours
Equipment: pipet, buret, Erlenmeyer flasks, wash bottle, analytical balance, drying
oven, desiccators, support stand, and clamp, pH meter
8. Determination of concentration by oxidation-reduction titration
Teacher preparation time: 1.5 hours
Student completion time: 2 hours
Equipment: pipet, buret, Erlenmeyer flasks, wash bottle, analytical balance, drying
oven, desiccators, support stand, and clamp, pH meter as millivoltmeter
9. Determination of mass and mole relationship in a chemical reaction
Teacher preparation time: 1 hour
Student completion time: 2 hours
Equipment: beaker, Erlenmeyer flask, graduated cylinder, hot plate, desiccators,
analytical balance
10. Determination of the equilibrium constant for a chemical reaction
Teacher preparation time: 1.5 hours
Student completion time: 2 hours

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Equipment: pipet, test tubes and/or cuvettes, volumetric flask, analytical balance,
spectrophotometer (Spec 20)
11. Determination of appropriate indicators for various acid-base titrations;
pH determination
Teacher preparation time: 2 hours
Student completion time: 2 hours
Equipment: pipet, Erlenmeyer flasks, graduated cylinder, volumetric flask,

12. Determination of the rate of a reaction and its order

Teacher preparation time: 2 hours
Student completion time: 2 hours
Equipment: pipet, buret, Erlenmeyer flasks, graduated cylinder, or gas measuring
tubes, stopwatch, thermometer, analytical balance, support stand and clamp
13. Determination of enthalpy change associated with a reaction
Teacher preparation time: 0.5 hours
Student completion time: 2 hours
Equipment: calorimeter (can be polystyrene cup), graduated cylinder, thermometer,
analytical balance
14. Separation and qualitative analysis of cations and anions
Teacher preparation time: 2–4 hours
Student completion time: 3+ hours
Equipment: test tubes, beaker, evaporating dish, funnel, watch glass, mortar and
pestle, centrifuge, Pt or Ni test wire
15. Synthesis of a coordination compound and its chemical analysis
Teacher preparation time: 2 hours
Student completion time: 2+ hours
Equipment: beaker, Erlenmeyer flask, evaporating dish, volumetric flask, pipet,
analytical balance, test tubes/cuvettes, spectrophotometer
16. Analytical gravimetric determination
Teacher preparation time: 1 hour
Student completion time: 1.5 hours
Equipment: beakers, crucible and cover, funnel, desiccators, drying oven, Meker
burner, analytical balance, support stand, and crucible support triangle
17. Colorimetric or spectrophotometric analysis
Teacher preparation time: 1 hour
Student completion time: 2 hours
Equipment: pipet, buret, test tubes and/or cuvettes, spectro-photometer, buret support
stand
18. Separation by chromatography
Teacher preparation time: 1 hour
Student completion time: 2 hours
Equipment: test tubes, pipet, beaker, capillary tubes or open tubes or burets, ion
exchange resin or silica gel (or filter paper strips, with heat lamp or blow dryer)
19. Preparation and properties of buffer solutions
Teacher preparation time: 1 hour
Student completion time: 1.5 hours
Equipment: pipet, beaker, volumetric flask, pH meter
20. Determination of electrochemical series
Teacher preparation time: 1 hour
Student completion time: 1 hour
Equipment: test tubes and holder rack, beakers, graduated cylinder, forceps
21. Measurements using electrochemical cells and electroplating
Teacher preparation time: 1.5 hours
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Student completion time: 1.5 hours
Equipment: test tubes, beaker, filter flasks, filter crucibles and adapters, electrodes,
voltmeter, power supply (battery)
22. Synthesis, purification, and analysis of an organic compound
Teacher preparation time: 0.5 hours
Student completion time: 2+ hours
Equipment: Erlenmeyer flask, water bath, thermometer, burner, filter flasks,
evaporating dish

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