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Chemistry offers a curriculum that facilitates students’ understanding of chemistry concepts and critical scientific skills. Topics include the nature of matter; the structure of atoms and molecules; bond formations; the qualitative and quantitative aspects of chemical reactivity; the physical and chemical properties of solids, liquids, and gases; the states of matter; phase transitions; equilibrium; kinetics; thermodynamics; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; and an introduction to organic chemistry. Teacher-graded labs encourage students to apply the scientific method.

Course Level: Core and Honors Available

Prerequisites: Middle school/Junior High physical science, and one year of Algebra

Materials:

• Prentice Hall Chemistry Lab Manual, Antony Wilbraham, Dennis Staley, Michael Matta and Edward Waterman. ©2005, Prentice Hall. ISBN 0131903594; ~ $10.50