Chemistry 12

Course Outline
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

(The Term mark will be composed of the following:55 % Unit Tests and Quizzes, 30 % Quizzes,15 % Labs, and Projects)

Topics                                                 Approximate Time Allotted
Chemistry 11 Review                                                                 4 Classes

Reaction Kinetics                                                                    10 Classes
            Introduction
   Collision Theory
            Reaction Mechanisms and Catalysts

Dynamic Equilibrium                                                              13 Classes
            Introduction
            Le Chatelier’s Principle
            Equilibrium Constant

Solubility Equilibria                                                                13 Classes
             Concept of Solubility
            Solubility and Precipitation
             Quantitative Aspects of Solubility

Acid, Bases and Salts                                                             25 Classes
            Properties and Definitions
            Strong and Weak Acids and Bases
             Kw, pH, pOH
             Ka, Kb Problem Solving
             Hydrolysis of Salts
            Indicators
            Neutralizations of Acids and Basses
            Buffer Solutions
            Acid Rain

Oxidation-Reduction                                                              22 Classes
            Introduction
            Balancing Redox Reactions
            Electrochemical Cells
            Corrosion
            Electrolytic Cells

Year in Review                                                                       3 Classes