Stuart Crocker

scrocker@bguilfoyle.org
944-4014 ext. 204
http://mrsjcrocker.weebly.com

AP Chemistry

Course Overview
AP Chemistry is a dual enrolled, AP level course teaching the material of a first semester, college
chemistry course. The course offers both a conceptual and problem solving approach to the mastering of
chemistry.

The material is high level and fast paced. A large amount of outside reading is essential to the
successful completion of the course. Pre-reading is a requirement. Lab work is considered a hallmark of
any chemistry course, so it essential that students be present during lab work days. Lab work usually
cannot be rescheduled.

Major Course Objectives

 Students will be able to:
Differentiate between laws and theories.
Use the fundamental SI units of measurements.
Use significant figures in calculations
Compare and contrast between Dalton’s atomic theory and the modern atomic theory.
Name simple compounds.
Use the mole in molar mass calculations.
Determine the formula of a compound.
Balance chemical equations.
Perform stoichiometric calculations.
Differentiate between strong and weak electrolytes.
Predict products of chemical reactions.
Use the gas laws to calculate the results of chemical reactions.
Use enthalpy in thermodynamic calculations.
Explain the patterns found in the periodic table.
Use VSPER to predict molecular shapes.
Determine the bond order in molecular compounds.
Explain chemical properties using Van de Walls forces.
Determine solubilities of compounds.
Calculate rate laws.
Calculate equilibrium expressions.
Calculate acid-base equilibria.
Calculate spontaneity, entropy, and free energy.

Textbook, Instructional Materials, Resources

Chemistry, Zumdahl, Zumdahl, Cengage Learning, 2010
AP practice tests
Grading

Grading is based on the percentage of correct responses on all tests. Lab reports are an integral part of
the grading criteria.

Promptness is essential in the scientific field. All missed assignments are due the day of a students return.
All late work is assessed a 10% penalty per school day from the date the assignment was due until the
date the work is submitted.

Technology

e-Backpack will be used for all virtual day assignments. Albert.IO will used extensively for in-class and
homework assignments. My Weebly page will list all assignments given. Various chemical
instrumentation will be used during labs.

Student Expectations (examples)

 The student is expected to be prepared for class. This includes, but is not limited to, having done
the outside pre-reading and completing all practice problems.
 Student work is due at the assigned time. Late work will have points deducted at the rate of 10%
per school day.
 Absences do not excuse a student from the due date of assignments. Tests are to be made up at the
time of the student’s return.

Acknowledgment:

Please sign and return this sheet by tomorrow.

A copy of this syllabus can be found on http://mrsjcrocker.weebly.com

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Chemistry.

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