Prerequisites

  • Solving for one unknown in an algebraic equation. Ideally, students should have taken or be currently enrolled in pre-algebra or algebra. 

  • Proficiency with graphing. Students can determine a scale for coordinate axes and properly draw and label axes.

  • Familiarity with the scientific method and the ability to design simple experiments.

  • Ability to collect and record data.

  • Ability to maintain an orderly and safe space for small lab experiments. Small amounts of acids are used and small combustion reactions occur, which require careful and patient attention.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction: Welcome to the Chemistry of Atoms

    • Overview of The Chemistry of Atoms

    • How to do a QC Course

    • Materials List

  • 2

    Chapter 1: The Conservation of Mass

    • 1A Launch: Trees and Mass

    • 1A Lab: Trees and Mass

    • 1A Landing: Trees and Mass

    • 1B Launch: Iron and Mass

    • 1B Lab: Iron and Mass

    • 1B Lab: Setup Video

    • 1B Landing: Iron and Mass

    • Chapter 1 Extensions

    • Chapter 1 Problem Set

    • 1A Lab: Setup Video

  • 3

    Chapter 2: Atoms Replacing Atoms

    • 2A Launch: Atoms in Chemical Reactions

    • 2A Lab: Atoms in Chemical Reactions

    • 2A Lab: Setup Video

    • 2A Landing: Atoms in Chemical Reactions

    • 2B Launch: Metals and Acids

    • 2B Lab: Metals and Acids

    • 2B Landing: Metals and Acids

    • Chapter 2 Extensions

    • Chapter 2 Problem Set

  • 4

    Chapter 3: The Atoms of Water

    • 3A Launch: Water and Electricity

    • 3A Lab: Water and Electricity

    • 3A Landing: Water and Electricity

    • 3B Launch: The Formula of Water

    • 3B Lab: The Formula of Water

    • 3B Landing: The Formula of Water

    • Chapter 3 Extensions

    • Chapter 3 Problem Set

  • 5

    Chapter 4: Atoms and the Speed of Reaction

    • 4A Launch: Concentration and Reaction Rate

    • 4A Lab: Concentration and Reaction Rate

    • 4A Lab: Setup Video

    • 4A Landing: Concentration and Reaction Rate

    • 4B Launch: Temperature and Reaction Rate

    • 4B Lab: Temperature and Reaction Rate

    • 4B Lab: Setup Video

    • 4B Landing: Temperature and Reaction Rate

    • Chapter 4 Extensions

    • Chapter 4 Problem Set

  • 6

    Chapter 5: Confirm Atoms Exist

    • 5A Launch: The Mass of Reactants

    • 5A Lab: The Mass of Reactants

    • 5A Landing: The Mass of Reactants

    • 5B Launch: The Perfect Mass

    • 5B Lab: The Perfect Mass

    • 5B Landing: The Perfect Mass

    • Chapter 5 Extensions

    • Chapter 5 Problem Set