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Accelerated Chemistry

 

 

 

 

 

Course Description - This course provides an accelerated quantitative discussion on the composition, structure, and interaction of matter. Through classroom work, demonstrations, projects, and laboratory experiences such topics as atomic and nuclear structure, periodic relationships, chemical reactions, acids and bases, gas laws, solutions, and many others will be covered. Accelerated Chemistry should be taken by all students interested in science-related fields as a possible career and/or interested in taking Advanced Placement Chemistry their senior year.

 

Teacher: Mrs. Ives
Office:
Room 305

Office Phone: 438-8106

E-mail: jsives@ilstu.edu

 

 

Course Information: Syllabus

Textbook

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Cheating

 

Suggestions for a Successful Year in Accelerated Chemistry

 

Links:

 

Science Student's Toolbox

 

List of Chemistry Links

 

Periodic Table Game

 

Discovery of the Electron

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Laboratory Safety

Lab Safety Article

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Chemistry
Chapter 2 - Matter and Change
Chapter 3 - Scientific Measurement
Chapter 4 - Atomic Structure
Chapter 5 - Electrons in Atoms
Chapter 6 - The Periodic Table
Chapter 7 - Ionic and Metallic Bonding
Chapter 8 - Covalent Bonding
Chapter 9 - Chemical Names and Formulas
Chapter 10 - Chemical Quantities
Chapter 11 - Chemical Reactions
Chapter 12 - Stoichiometry
Chapter 13 - States of Matter
Chapter 14 - The Behavior of Gases
Chapter 15 - Water and Aqueous Systems
Chapter 16 - Solutions
Chapter 17 - Thermochemistry
Chapter 18 - Reaction Rates and Equilibrium
Chapter 19 - Acids, Bases, and Salts

 
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