Course Syllabus High School Chemistry

- 1 -Course No. : SCIENCE IIICourse Title : CHEMISTRYNo. of Units : 1.8

Course Description :

Science III (Chemistry) aimed at giving students basic knowledge in the field of chemistry as a preparatory for college chemistry. It deals with the study of the basic concepts and principles in chemistry and the importance of chemistry to daily living and to related fields. Moreover, it exposes students to the use of scientific method which will be useful in their chemistry laboratory activities and chemistry investigatory project.

Course Prerequisite : Science I (General Science)

Course Outline and Methodology:

Time Frame Course Content Learning Competencies Suggested Activities/Strategies/Output/Evaluation

First Grading Period

I. Introduction to ChemistryA. Chemistry in Daily

Life

B. Achievements of Scientists in Chemistry and Related Technology

C. Introduction to a Chemistry Laboratory

I.A. Appreciate the importance of Chemistry to daily life.

2. Relate the importance of Chemistry to daily life.

3. Describe the role of Chemistry in society and industry.

4. Cite contributions of Chemistry to other sciences like medicine, nursing, nutrition, psychology, etc.

5. Explain the different tasks of a chemist.B. Appreciate the achievements of Filipino and

foreign scientists in the development of chemistry and related technology1. Discuss researches conducted by Filipino

scientists which find applications in chemistry.2. Cite contributions of Filipino and foreign

scientists in the field of chemical technology.3. Express one’s feelings for the

significance of the contributions of scientists in chemistry and related fields.

4. Identify the values and traits demonstrated by scientists.

Group Dynamics Brainstorming Journal Readings Graded

Recitation/Special Reports Lecture-Discussion Role-Playing Laboratory Tour Laboratory Experiments Research Studies Film Showing Powerpoint

Presentation Laboratory Experiments Practical Test Quizzes Problem Set Periodical Test

Prepared by Allen A. Espinosa

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D. Mathematical Concepts in Chemistry

II. Classifying Matter

A. Identification of Chemical Systems

B. Classification of Matter

C. Elements and Compounds

D. Metals and Non-Metals

E. Acids, Bases and

C. Appreciate and understand the uses of the different apparatus used in a chemistry laboratory.1. Give the uses of some important

apparatus in chemistry laboratory.2. Explain the safety precautions to be

observed in a chemistry laboratory.3. Observe wise use of apparatus in the

laboratory. D. Demonstrate understanding of mathematical

concepts in chemistry.1. Recognize the importance of significant

figures in scientific calculations.2. Identify the different mathematical

concepts involved in solving problems using scientific notation.

3. Solve problems involving conversions in length, volume, temperature, pressure, etc.

4. Explain the basic concept of a mole.

II.A. Demonstrate skill in identifying chemical

systems and classification of matter.1. Differentiate between homogeneous and

heterogeneous systems.2. Discuss pure substances and mixtures.3. Describe the three (3) types of mixtures.4. Differentiate between elements and

compounds in an operational manner.a. Discuss elements and compounds

which are basic to our daily existence like building components of teeth and bones; food preparations and medicines.

b. Identify elements and compounds used in industries which are vital to the national economy.

5. Classify elements as metals or non-metals based on their properties.


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Salts

F. Organic and Inorganic CompoundsExpt. No. 1 Organic and Inorganic Compounds

G. Techniques in the Preparation, Separation and Purification of Matter

III. Changes in Matter (Part I)

A. Physical and Chemical ChangesExpt. No. 2 Evidences of Chemical Change

IV. Solutions (Part I)

A. Components of Solutions/Types of Solutions

B. How the Dissolving Process Happens

6. Detect compounds whether acids, bases and salts, using indicators.

7. Group compounds into organic and inorganic substances using formulas.

A. Demonstrate knowledge on simple techniques in preparing, separating and purifying matter.1. Discuss different

methods of separating mixtures.2. Prepare useful

mixtures from easily available resources in the community.3. Separate

components of a mixture.4. Recover useful

chemicals/materials as a result of the separation of mixtures.

III.A. Appreciate the practical

applications of physical and chemical changes.1. Identify the evidences of physical and chemical changes.2. Explain the application of physical/chemical changes used

at home, in the community, and in the industry.3. Recognize the importance of these applications in

technologies that help improve the quality of life.4. Evaluate evidences of chemical change.

IV.A. Demonstrate

understanding of solutions. 1. Identify the components and types of solutions.

2. Describe the changes that occur in the dissolving process of substances.

3. Relate the changes that accompany this process to energy changes and molecular interactions


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C. Saturated, Unsaturated and Supersaturated Solutions

D. Factors Affecting Solubility

E. The Mole Concept

F. Concentration of Solutions (%, M, dilution, preparation, concentration)

4. Enumerate and explain the difference among saturated, unsaturated and supersaturated solutions

5. Explain the factors affecting solubility.6. Identify the relationship of the mole concept to

concentration of solutions.7. Solve problems on solution concentrations (% volume and

molarity)

Second Grading Period

V. Solutions (Part II)

A. Colligative Properties of SolutionsExpt. No. 3 Effect of Non-volatile Solute on the Boiling Point anf Freezing Point of Water

B. Water Polution in Relation to Solution

C. Acids and BasesExpt. No. 4 Plant Pigments as Acid-Base IndicatorExpt. No. 5 NeutralizationExpt. No. 6 Electrolytes and Nonelectrolytes

VI. ColloidsA. Nature of

Colloids (Components, Types, Properties)Expt. No. 7 Tyndall EffectExpt. No. 8 Adsorption

V.A. Demonstrate understanding of solutions.

1. State and explain the colligative properties of solutions.

2. Apply knowledge of the importance of colligative properties of solutions to daily living.

3. Relate solutions to water pollution caused by toxic substances dissolved in water (heavy metals, pesticides, detergents)

4. Identify between acids and bases.5. Explain the importance of electrolytes.

VI.A. Demonstrate understanding of the properties,

preparations and uses of colloids.1. Classify colloids.2. Relate the properties of colloids to their

behavior.3. Discuss the methods and principles

applied in purifying colloids as in dialysis.4. Prepare useful colloids5.


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B. Colloids at Home and Environment

VII. Gases

A. Properties of GasesExpt. No. 9 Behavior of Gases

B. Diffusion of Gases and Graham’s Law

C. Boyle’s Law

D. Charles’ Law

E. Combined Gas Law

F. Avogadro’s Law

G. Ideal Gas Equation/Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressure

H. Gas Laws Applied to Technology

B. Appreciate the importance of colloids in daily life.1. Explain how the properties of colloids

are utilized in technology.2. Evaluate the importance of colloids to

daily life.3. Describe the biological and environment

impact of colloids like aerosols sprays, hair gel and smoke.4. Relate the property of gas mixtures to air

pollution. VII.

A. Demonstrate understanding of the behavior of gases.1. Explain the properties and behavior of

gases based on kinetic molecular theory and state the relationship among molecular interactions and phases of matter.

2. Compare the diffusion of gases at standard temperature and pressure.

3. Infer the relationship between the rate of diffusion and the molecular mass of a substance.

4. Derive and solve mathematical problems from given relationship between volume and pressure of a confined gas at constant temperature.

5. Relate the concept of mole to volume of gas.

6. Define variables that describe the state of a gas (V, P, T, n)

B. Understand gas laws and principles involved in some technologies.1. Cite safety measures to be observed in

storing gases and volatile liquids.2. Apply gas laws in explaining daily

occurrences.3. Enumerate and explain some

technologies such as pressure cooker, bicycle pump, etc. (apply KMT to explain some technology such as pressure cooker, bicycle pump, etc.)


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I. Air Pollution

VIII. Inside the Atom

A. Contributions of Early Scientists in the Development of the Atomic Theory

B. Dalton’s Atomic TheoryExpt. No. 10 Static Electricity

C. Cathode Rays Electron

D. Rutherford’s Experiment

E. Sub-atomic Particles

F. IsotopesG. Bohr and Atomic Spectra

Expt. No. 11 Flame Test

H. Electrons in Energy Level

4. Relate the properties of gases to air pollution.

VIII.A. Appreciate the contributions of early scientists in the

development of atomic theory.1. Recognize the significance of the

contributions of early scientists in the development of the Laws of Conservation of Mass, Definite Composition and Multiple Proportions.

2. Explain how radioactive elements are utilized in the diagnosis/treatment of diseases, the risks involved and the methods of protection.

B. Demonstrate understanding of the structure of the atom.1. Explain Dalton’s Atomic Theory.2. Explain the law of chemical changes

in terms of Dalton’s Atomic Theory.3. Discuss what cathode rays and

radioactivity reveal about the atom.4. Explain Rutherford’s experiment to

confirm the existence of the nucleus.5. Name and describe the sub-atomic

particles.6. Determine the number of protons,

number of neutrons and number of electrons in an atom/ion.7. Relate atomic mass to relative

abundance of isotopes.8. Explain how the emission spectra of

elements provide evidence for the existence of energy levels, and that the electrons have definite energy levels.

9. Describe the reactivity of the atom in terms of its valence electrons.

Third Grading Period

IX. Order Among Elements in the Periodic Table

A. Chemical Symbols

IX.

A. Demonstrate understanding of the properties of elements based on periodic atomic properties 1. Name the elements given the


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B. Arrangement of Elements in the Periodic Table

C. Group Number and Valence Electrons

D. Trends in the Periodic Table

E. Chemical Behavior of Elements

F. Properties and Uses of Elements

X. The Chemical Bond

A. Ionic, Covalent and Metallic Bond

B. Bonds and Electronegativitry

C. Chemical Formula/Naming of ionic and Covalent Compounds

D. Molecular and Empirical Formulas

E. Geometry of SolidsF. Types of Solids

chemical symbol.2. State the basis of the arrangement

of elements in the periodic table.3. Use the periodic table to predict

the chemical behavior of an element.4. Relate the number of valence

electrons of elements 5. Infer trends in atomic sizes,

ionization energy, metallic and nonmetallic properties and electronegativity across the period and down the group.

H. Appreciate the importance of knowing the properties of elements and how they are used in technology.1. Enumerate and describe the

properties of elements and their uses.2. Explain the importance of

knowing the properties of elements and how they are applied particularly in modern technologies and those concerning the environment.

3. Discuss the importance of some alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, and transition metals in the human body.

X.A. Understand how atoms combine.

1. Illustrate formation of ionic, covalent and metallic bonds.

2. Relate the type of bond formed between two or three elements to their location in the periodic table.

3. Deduce which atoms tend to form covalent bonds or ionic bonds given the electronegativity values of the elements.

4. Write formulas of Covalent and Ionic Compounds.

5. Distinguish between molecular and empirical formulas.

6. Illustrate the shapes of molecules.

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Expt. No. 12 Polar and Nonpolar Bonds

G. Intermolecular Forces of Attraction between MoleculesExpt. No. 13 Strong and Weak Bonds

7. Describe the different types of solids.

8. Compare and contrast polar and nonpolar covalent bonds.

9. Enumerate and explain the forces of attraction that exists between molecules.

B. Demonstrate understanding of chemical bonds and how they relate to the properties and uses of compounds.1. Discuss the biological

importance of certain ions to the human body and in the environment.

2. Relate the properties of metals to the type of bond formed.

Fourth Grading Period

XI. Changes in Matter (Part II)

Expt. No. 14 Law of Conservation of Mass

A. Law of Definite Composition

B. Law of Multiple Proportion

C. Balancing Chemical EquationsExpt. No. 15 Types of Chemical Reactions

D. Information from Balanced Chemical Equation

XI.A. Demonstrate understanding of the laws governing

chemical changes.1. Convert number of moles to mass or vice versa

and to the number of particles (atoms, ions, molecules) or vice versa.

2. Derive the chemical formula of a compound given the mass ratio and the atomic masses of the elements present.

3. Explain the Law of Conservation of Mass4. Determine the percentage composition of a

compound. B. Demonstrate the ability to use symbols, formulas and

chemical equations in explaining chemical equations.1. Discuss the four general types of chemical

reactions.2. Explain the implied information derived from

a balanced chemical equation.3. Classify chemical reactions given balanced

chemical equation.4. Identify chemical equations involved in

chemical processes as in soap making and car batteries.


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XII. Changes, Energy and TimeA. Heat of

Reactions, Heat of FusionB. Energy of

ActivationC. Controlling

Rates of Chemical ReactionsD. How Rates of

Chemical Reactions Affect our Daily Lives.

E. Chemical Equilibrium1. Reversible

/Irreversible Reactions2. Equilibriu

m Constant/Expression3. Factors

Affecting Rate of Equilibrium

XII.A. Demonstrate understanding of how chemical reactions

occur.1. Differentiate exothermic from

endothermic reactions.2. Enumerate and explain the factors

affecting rates of chemical reactions.3. Describe chemical reactions taking place

in the decay of foods, growth of plants, digestion of foods, etc.

B. Appreciate the importance of controlling rates of reaction in technology.1. Explain the application of Heats of

Reactions to commercial and industrial processes.2. Explain how the factors affecting

rates of chemical reactions are applied in food preservation, control of fire, pollution, corrosion and materials.

3. Recognize the importance of controlling rates of reactions in technology

Course Requirements:Lecture

Journal Readings Lecture and Assignment Notebook Investigatory Project (Output) Problem Sets Special Reports Research Studies

Laboratory Pre and Post Laboratory Reports Laboratory Gown


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Safety Goggles Problem Sets Laboratory Safety Agreement between the school, the parent and the student Investigatory Project (Methodology)

Means of Evaluation :Lecture (75%)

Periodic Test - 25% Quizzes - 25% Project/I.P. - 10% Recitation/Attendance- 10% Assignment/Journal - 5%

Laboratory (25%) Laboratory Report - 15% Laboratory Performance 5% Quizzes - 5%

Course References :_________________ (2007). Chemistry Conceptual Learning Level 0. Singapore: GLM Pte Ltd.

Chang, Raymond (2005). Chemistry 8th Edition. Singapore: McGraw Hill.

Mapa, Amelia P. and Trinidad B. Fidelino (1999). Science and Technology III: Chemistry. Quezon City: SD Publications.

Mendoza, Estrella E. and Teresite F. Religioso (2000). Chemistry 2nd Edition. Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.

Wilbraham, Antony C., et. al. (2000). Chemistry 5th Edition. Singapore: Pearson Education (Asia) Pte Ltd.


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