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: React Baking Soda and Vinegar

    • 1A Hypothesis

    • 1A Lab: React Baking Soda and Vinegar

    • 1A Writeup

    • 1A Landing: React Baking Soda and Vinegar

    • 1B Launch: React Iron and Oxygen

    • 1B Hypothesis

    • 1B Lab: React Iron and Oxygen

    • 1B Writeup

    • 1B Landing: React Iron and Oxygen

    • Chapter 1 Extensions

    • Problem Set 1
  • 3

    Chapter 2: Atoms Replacing Atoms

    • 2A Launch: React Magnesium with Acid

    • 2A Hypothesis

    • 2A Lab: React Magnesium with Acid

    • 2A Writeup

    • 2A Landing: React Magnesium with Acid

    • 2B Launch: React Other Metals with Acid

    • 2B Hypothesis

    • 2B Lab: React Other Metals with Acid

    • 2B Writeup

    • 2B Landing: React Other Metals with Acid

    • Chapter 2 Extensions

    • Problem Set 2
  • 4

    Chapter 3: The Atoms of Water

    • 3A Launch: Break Apart Water

    • 3A Hypothesis

    • 3A Lab: Break Apart Water

    • 3A Writeup

    • 3A Landing: Break Apart Water

    • 3B Launch: The Chemical Equation of Water

    • 3B Hypothesis

    • 3B Lab: The Chemical Equation of Water

    • 3B Writeup

    • 3B Landing: The Chemical Equation of Water

    • Chapter 3 Extensions

    • Problem Set 3
  • 5

    Chapter 4: Atoms and the Speed of Reaction

    • 4A Launch: Concentration and Reaction Rate

    • 4A Hypothesis

    • 4A Lab: Concentration and Reaction Rate

    • 4A Writeup

    • 4A Landing: Concentration and Reaction Rate

    • 4B Launch: Temperature and Reaction Rate

    • 4B Hypothesis

    • 4B Lab: Temperature and Reaction Rate

    • 4B Writeup

    • 4B Landing: Temperature and Reaction Rate

    • Chapter 4 Extensions

    • Problem Set 4
  • 6

    Chapter 5: Confirm Atoms Exist

    • 5A Launch: The Mass of Reactants

    • 5A Hypothesis

    • 5A Lab: The Mass of Reactants

    • 5A Writeup

    • 5A Landing: The Mass of Reactants

    • 5B Launch: Finding the Mass Ratio

    • 5B Hypothesis

    • 5B Lab: Finding the Mass Ratio

    • 5B Writeup

    • 5B Landing: Finding the Mass Ratio

    • Chapter 5 Extensions

    • Problem Set 5
  • 7

    Bonus Chapter: Counting Atoms

    • 6A Launch: Counting Atoms

    • 6A Hypothesis

    • 6A Lab: Counting Atoms

    • 6A Writeup

    • 6A Landing: Counting Atoms

    • Chapter 6 Extensions

    • Problem Set 6