The Honors Chemistry course offers students extensive inquiry experiences in which the major concepts involving chemical changes of matter are developed through experiments and classroom discussion. Experiments and their results are the central aspects of the curriculum. Advanced level research of selected chemistry topics is conducted as independent study under the supervision of the instructor. This course includes topics taught in the regular course but covered in greater detail. Mathematical applications are emphasized. Advanced courses focus intently on preparing students for a successful transition to college credit courses such as Advanced Placement (AP), University of Texas OnRamps and dual credit and future college success.
| Full Honors Chemistry Notes |
| Unit 1 - Nature of Science (8/16/22 - 9/13/22) | Lab Safety & Equipment Matter, Energy, & Change Measurement Dimensional Analysis |
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| Unit 2 - Atomic Structure and Energy of Electrons (9/14/22 - 10/5/22) |
Atomic Theory & Structure Structure of Atom & Isotopes Average Atomic Mass Moles Electron Configuration Ion Electron Configuration EM Spectrum |
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| Unit 3 - Periodicity (10/6/22 - 10/17/22) |
Introduction to Periodic Table & Activity Periodic Trends |
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| Unit 4 - Bonding and Compounds (10/18/22 - 11/17/22) |
Types of Bonds Overview Ionic Nomenclature Covalent & Acid Nomenclature Mole Problems Percent Composition Empirical & Molecular Formulas Oxidation Numbers |
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| Unit 5 - Reactions (11/18/22 - 12/8/22) |
Balancing Equations Synthesis & Decomposition Single Replacement, Double Replacement, & Combustion Reaction Rates Redox Reactions Net Ionic Equations |
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| Unit 6 - Stoichiometry (1/4/23 - 1/13/23) |
Stoichiometry Percent Yield, Limiting Reactant, & Gas and Solution Stoichiometry |
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| Unit 7 - VSEPR/IMFs (1/17/23 - 1/24/23) |
Types of Bonding Bonding |
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| Unit 8 - States of Matter (1/25/23 - 2/7/23) | States of Matter | Notes |
| Unit 9 - Gas Laws (2/8/23 - 2/22/23) |
Kinetic Molecular Theory, Temperature, and Pressure Gas Laws & Density |
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| Unit 10 - Solutions (2/23/23 - 3/10/23) |
Solutions, Colloids, Suspensions, Electrolytes, & Solublity Units of Concentration Colligative Properties |
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| Unit 11 - Acids and Bases (3/20/23 - 4/6/23) |
Acids & Bases Titrations Molar Mass through Titrations Acid-Base Equilibrium: Ka & Kb |
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| Unit 12 - Equilibrium (4/10/23 - 4/17/23) | Equilibrium | Notes |
| Unit 13 - Thermochemistry (4/18/23 - 5/3/23) |
Enthalpy, Enthalpy of Reactions, Spontaneity Hess's Law Big Mama Equation Reaction Spontaneity, Energy & Heat Transfer Specific Heat |
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| Unit 14 - Nuclear Chemistry (5/4/23 - 5/11/23) | Nuclear Chemistry | Notes |
| Unit 15 - Organic Chemistry (5/12/23 - 5/19/23) | Organic Chemistry | Notes |