Welcome to Chemistry 11
The chemistry 11 curriculum emphasizes the applications of science to everyday living and the skills needed in the workplace. To prepare students for further education and for their adult lives. The chemistry 11 curriculum engages students in the investigation of scientific questions and the development of plausible solutions.
This class is aimed at all students interested in further scientific knowledge and will serve students who are not planning to take further science course and those who are planning to take chemistry 12 equally well.
Course Outline
Topics Approximate Time
Introduction to Chemistry
Lab Safety 2 hours
The Scientific Method 2 hours
Measurement and Communication 3 hours
Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Nature of the atom 2 hours
Classification 3 hours
Matter and its changes 3 hours
Nomenclature 6 hours
Atomic Theory
Introduction 3 hours
The periodic Table 6 hours
Chemical bonding 6 hours
Mole Concept
What is a mole? 5 hours
Molar Volumes of Gases 4 hours
Percent composition 3 hours
Molarity 3 hours
Mole calculations,
Chemical Reactions
Balancing Chemical Reactions 3 hours
Stoichiometry 5 hours
Limiting reagents 2 hours
Solution Chemistry
Solutions and Solubility 8 hours
Organic Chemistry
Hydrocarbons 4 hours
Functional Groups 5 hours
Nomenclature 4 hours
Year in Review 2 hours
Course Evaluation
The final mark for this course will be composed of the following:
The chemistry 11 curriculum emphasizes the applications of science to everyday living and the skills needed in the workplace. To prepare students for further education and for their adult lives. The chemistry 11 curriculum engages students in the investigation of scientific questions and the development of plausible solutions.
This class is aimed at all students interested in further scientific knowledge and will serve students who are not planning to take further science course and those who are planning to take chemistry 12 equally well.
Course Outline
Topics Approximate Time
Introduction to Chemistry
Lab Safety 2 hours
The Scientific Method 2 hours
Measurement and Communication 3 hours
Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Nature of the atom 2 hours
Classification 3 hours
Matter and its changes 3 hours
Nomenclature 6 hours
Atomic Theory
Introduction 3 hours
The periodic Table 6 hours
Chemical bonding 6 hours
Mole Concept
What is a mole? 5 hours
Molar Volumes of Gases 4 hours
Percent composition 3 hours
Molarity 3 hours
Mole calculations,
Chemical Reactions
Balancing Chemical Reactions 3 hours
Stoichiometry 5 hours
Limiting reagents 2 hours
Solution Chemistry
Solutions and Solubility 8 hours
Organic Chemistry
Hydrocarbons 4 hours
Functional Groups 5 hours
Nomenclature 4 hours
Year in Review 2 hours
Course Evaluation
The final mark for this course will be composed of the following:
- 40 % Term 1 mark
- 40 % Term 2 mark
- 20 % Final exam
