Chemistry
Mrs. Imelda Hallenbeck
2026-2027
This laboratory-based high school chemistry course gives the student an introduction to the basic laws and theories of modern chemistry and the skills used to analyze a wide range of chemical processes. The student is taught the concepts of measurement, significant figures, density, the classification of matter, Daltons atomic theory, Bohrs atomic theory, the quantum-mechanical model of the atom, the nature of light, spectroscopy, particle/wave duality, electron configurations, the periodic table, ionic compounds, polar covalent compounds, nonpolar covalent compounds, physical change, chemical change, balancing chemical equations, stoichiometry, the nature of solutions, concentration, freezing point depression, boiling point elevation, the ideal gas laws, acids, bases, neutralization, titration, pH,reduction, oxidation, Galvanic cells, electroplating, corrosion, energy, heat, calorimetry, the thermodynamics of chemical reactions, kinetics, and chemical equilibria.
The course consists of 180 hours of instruction, 38 of which involve hands-on experiments.The experiments include determining density, separating a mixture, measuring the wavelength of microwaves, flame tests, light interference, determining the amount of sodium bicarbonate in an Alka-Seltzer tablet, percent yield, freezing point depression, acid/base titration, building a Galvanic cell, electroplating, calorimetry, and Le Chateliers principle. While the concepts that allow a student to think chemically are emphasized, the quantitative nature of the subject is not minimized. As a result, the student needs to have completed Algebra 1 before beginning this course.
Class time on Mondays will be spent doing experiments as well as providing math practice as needed and answering any questions the students may have concerning the material presented in the textbook.
Physics will be offered in 2027-28.
HOMEWORK
Approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours a day. Homework will include a variety of: textbook reading, an occasional experiment, comprehension checks, chapter review questions, and tests.
PARENT RESPONSIBILITY
To check the students weekly assignment sheet and monitor students work progress and preparation for class. (15-20 minutes)
COURSE FEE: $400 pay-in-full / $438 payment plan
SUPPLY FEE: $80
GRADE LEVEL: 10th - 12th
PREREQUISITES:
Recommended: Physical Science, Algebra 1
Required: some exposure to the periodic table, atoms, and using mathematical equations to model scientific phenomena (density equation). Student must have successfully completed Algebra I and be able to rearrange math equations to isolate a variable.
CREDIT HOURS: 1 science credit plus 1/2 lab credit
MIN/MAX: 5 minimum, 12 maximum
TEXTS*:
- Discovering Design with Chemistry by Dr. Jay L. Wile
*List is incomplete
Additional supplies*:
- Scientific or Graphing calculator
- 3-ring binder with dividers
- pens/pencils/colored pencils
*Please do not purchase any texts or supplies until you receive the officially, updated book & supply list after registration.