Chemistry  

 

1 credit year

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Grades 10-12

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What is the role of chemistry as we investigate relevant issues in our local, national, and global communities?

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This course is an introduction to the concepts, principles, and applications of chemistry. Topics include atomic structure and theory, periodicity, structure of matter, solutions, reaction rates, equilibrium, and acids and bases. Activities include lectures, demonstrations, problem solving and labs. Weekly lab sessions and research projects will illustrate the principles of quantitative interpretation of data. The use of mathematics and problem solving is extensive. Successful completion of Core Math 2 is required. Sophomores enrolled in Chemistry must be concurrently enrolled in Living Systems.