The content of this course is approximately equivalent to a first year college chemistry course. Students will examine structure, bonding states of matter, reactions (type, stoichiometry, kinetics, and equilibrium), thermodynamics, and descriptive examination. Students are strongly encouraged to take the Advanced Placement examination in May. This course must be taken concurrently with Advanced Placement Chemistry (Lab).Required materials:
Chemistry Principles and Reactions – Masterton & HurleySupplementary materials:
Chemical Principles in the Laboratory – Slowinski, Wolsey & Masterton
The Chem Study video seriesInvitation to Contact Instructor:
The Standard Deviants video series
Assignment Discovery: The Elements Parts I and II
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