AP Chemistry

Students in this course will develop and apply advanced chemistry related skills and knowledge with preparation for the Advanced Placement Test in Chemistry. Topics include: redox reactions, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, gas behavior, equilibrium, spontaneity and electrochemistry. *This course follows the National Advanced Placement Curriculum which is equivalent to college inorganic chemistry. Students must own a TI-83 or later calculator.

Credits

1

Grades

11-12

School Competencies
  • Applied Mathematical Modeling (Problem Solving & Analysis - Foundational)
  • Critical Thinking (Problem Solving & Analysis - Foundational)  
  • Logical Processing (Problem Solving & Analysis - Foundational)  
  • Analytical Application (Problem Solving & Analysis - Advanced)
  • Multi-Disciplinary Technological and Scientific Understanding (Problem Solving & Analysis - Advanced)
Course Competencies
  • Atomic Structure and Properties
  • Molecular and Ionic Compound Properties
  • Intermolecular Forces
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Equilibrium
  • Thermodynamics
  • Applications of Thermodynamics