Chemistry 12 Course Details
Teacher
Kathleen Pugh
Prerequisite
Chemistry 11, and Pre-Calculus Math 11 or 80% or higher in Foundations of Math 11.
Description
Chemistry 12 is designed mainly for students who might study science, engineering, medicine, or technology at the post-secondary level.
The course consists of four modules:
Unit 1: Reactions and Equilibrium
Unit 2: Solubility
Unit 3: Acids and Bases
Unit 4: Oxidation and Reduction
Type
Credit
4
Deposit
150.00
Delivery
Student-paced
Students can correspond in writing with the course marker through the submission sheets with each assignment.
Students will communicate with the teacher/advisor to get any needed support.
Summary
4 print modules (18 send-in assignments)
4 module tests, 3 hours each
Evaluation
School grade (60%) as follows:
40% Coursework
60% Tests
The provincial exam determines the remaining 40%
Support
Limited tutorial support by appointment at SIDES
Materials
Nelson Chemistry ($150.00)
Hebden Chemistry 12: A Workbook for Students
More Info
Unit 1: Reactions and Equilibrium
Section 1
Review of Chemical Equations; Introduction to Reaction Kinetics; Factors Affecting Rates of Reaction; Collision Theory of Chemical Reactions
Section 2
Energy Changes Occurring in Chemical Reactions; Potential Energy Diagrams for Forward and Reverse Reactions; Reaction Mechanisms; Catalysts and their Applications
Section 3
The Nature of Chemical Equilibrium; Graphical Representation of Chemical Equilibrium; The Factors Determining the Position of Equilibrium
Section 4
Factors Affecting Equilibrium; Le Chatelier’s Principle; Graphical Representation of Changes in Equilibrium; The Haber Process: A Practical Application of Equilibrium; Quantitative Aspects of Equilibrium - The Equilibrium Constant
Section 5
The Significance of Keq; Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations; More Equilibrium Calculations; Calculation of Equilibrium Concentrations from Initial Concentrations and Keq; Using Keq to Determine Whether a System is at Equilibrium
Unit 1 Test covers the work of Unit 1
Unit 2: Solubility
Section 1
Solubility of Ionic Substances; Saturated Solutions of Ionic Substances - Solubility Equilibrium; Ion Concentration in Solution
Section 2
Solubility Rules and Qualitative Analysis; Predicting Precipitation Reactions; Separating Ions From Solution; Qualitative Analysis
Section 3
Solubility Equilibrium; Calculation of Solubility Given the Value of Ksp; Will a Precipitate Form? - Using the Ksp to Make Predictions; Determining Maximum Ion Concentrations in Saturated Solutions
Unit 2 Test covers the work of Unit 2
Unit 3: Acids and Bases
Section 1
Aqueous Acids, Bases, and Salts; Brönsted-Lowry Definitions; Conjugate Acid-Base Pairs
Section 2
Relative Acid Strengths; Acid-Base Indicators; Hydrolysis of Salts
Section 3
Quantitative Relationships in Acid-Base Equilibria; [H3O+] and [OH-] at Temperatures Other Than 25°C; Weak Acid-Base Equilibria: Ka and Kb; The Relationship Between Ka and Kb for a Conjugate Pair
Section 4
pH and pH Calculations; Relating and Using pH and pOH; pH in Weak Acid-Base Calculations; Further Discussions of Acid Base Indicators
Section 5
Mixing Acids and Bases; Acid-Base Neutralizations (Titrations) of Strong Acids and Bases; The Theory and Practice of Titrations; Weak Acid/Strong Base and Weak Base/Strong Acid Titration - A Closer Look
Section 6
Applications of Acid-Base Concepts; Periodic Trends in Acidity of Oxides; Acid Rain
Unit 3 Test covers the work of Unit 3
Unit 4: Oxidation and Reduction
Section 1
Introduction to Oxidation - Reduction; Relative Strengths of Oxidizing and Reducing Agents; The Table of Standard Reduction Half Reactions; Balancing Redox Reactions Using the Table of Standard Reduction Potentials
Section 2
Balancing Half-Reactions - The Half-Cell Method; Balancing Redox Reactions Using the Half-Cell Method; Oxidation Numbers - Electron Bookkeeping; Oxidation-Reduction Titrations
Section 3
Electrochemical Cells; Voltages of Electrochemical Cells; The Significance of the Cell Voltage; Applications of Electrochemical Cells
Section 4
Corrosion - An Example of a Redox Application; Electrolysis; Electrolysis of Aqueous Salt Solutions; Further Applications of Electrolytic Cells; The Breathalyzer
Unit 4 Test covers the work of Unit 4