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 Mass of Oxygen

    • Overview of The Formula of Chemistry

    • How to do a QC Course

    • Materials List
  • 2

    Chapter 1: Constant Composition

    • 1A Launch: White Copper Sulfate

    • 1A Lab: White Copper Sulfate

    • 1A Landing: White Copper Sulfate

    • 1B Launch: Copper Sulfate + Baking Soda

    • 1B Lab: Copper Sulfate + Baking Soda

    • 1B Landing: Copper Sulfate + Baking Soda

    • Chapter 1 Extensions

    • Problem Set 1
  • 3

    Chapter 2: Calcium Chloride

    • 2A Launch: Calcium + Hydrochloric Acid

    • 2A Lab: Calcium + Hydrochloric Acid

    • 2A Landing: Calcium + Hydrochloric Acid

    • 2B Launch: Calcium Chloride

    • 2B Lab: Calcium Chloride

    • 2B Landing: Calcium Chloride

    • Chapter 2 Extensions

    • Problem Set 2
  • 4

    Chapter 3: Atomic Mass of Calcium and Iron

    • 3A Launch: Mass of Reactant, Mass of Product

    • 3A Lab: Mass of Reactant, Mass of Product

    • 3A Landing: Mass of Reactant, Mass of Product

    • 3B Launch: Amounts of Iron and Oxygen Atoms

    • 3B Lab: Amounts of Iron and Oxygen Atoms

    • 3B Landing: Amounts of Iron and Oxygen Atoms

    • Chapter 3 Extensions

    • Problem Set 3
  • 5

    Chapter 4: Atomic Mass and Chemical Formula

    • 4A Launch: An Equation for Mass

    • 4A Lab: An Equation for Mass

    • 4A Landing: An Equation for Mass

    • 4B Launch: Chemical Formula From Atomic Mass

    • 4B Lab: Chemical Formula From Atomic Mass

    • 4B Landing: Chemical Formula From Atomic Mass

    • Chapter 4 Extensions

    • Problem Set 4
  • 6

    Chapter 5: Chemical Formula From Atomic Mass

    • 5A Launch: Burn Magnesium - That's It

    • 5A Lab: Burn Magnesium - That's It

    • 5A Landing: Burn Magnesium - That's It

    • 5B Launch: Copper Sulfate and Aluminum

    • 5B Lab: Copper Sulfate and Aluminum

    • 5B Landing: Copper Sulfate and Aluminum

    • 4A Launch: The Atomic Mass of Phosphorus

    • 4A Lab: The Atomic Mass of Phosphorus

    • 4A Landing: The Atomic Mass of Phosphorus

    • Chapter 5 Extensions