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 Chemical Elements

    • Overview of The Chemical Elements

    • How to do a QC Course

    • Materials List
  • 2

    Chapter 1: Matter's Building Blocks

    • 1A Launch: Reacting Pure Substances

    • 1A Hypothesis

    • 1A Lab: Reacting Pure Substances

    • 1A Writeup

    • 1A Landing: Reacting Pure Substances

    • 1B Launch: Properties of Elements and Compounds

    • 1B Hypothesis

    • 1B Lab: Properties of Elements and Compounds

    • 1B Writeup

    • 1B Landing: Properties of Elements and Compounds

    • Chapter 1 Extensions

    • Chapter 1 Problem Set
  • 3

    Chapter 2: Where Are The Elements?

    • 2A Launch: Break Copper Sulfate

    • 2A Hypothesis

    • 2A Lab: Break Copper Sulfate

    • 2A Writeup

    • 2A Landing: Break Copper Sulfate

    • 2B Launch: Isolating Zinc

    • 2B Hypothesis

    • 2B Lab: Isolating Zinc

    • 2B Writeup

    • 2B Landing: Isolating Zinc

    • Chapter 2 Extensions

    • Chapter 2 Problem Set
  • 4

    Chapter 3: Reactivity Series

    • 3A Launch: React Metals with Vinegar

    • 3A Hypothesis

    • 3A Lab: React Metals with Vinegar

    • 3A Writeup

    • 3A Landing: React Metals with Vinegar

    • 3B Launch: Which Metal Reacts With Water?

    • 3B Hypothesis

    • 3B Lab: Which Metal Reacts with Water?

    • 3B Writeup

    • 3B Landing: Which Metal Reacts With Water?

    • Chapter 3 Extensions

    • Chapter 3 Problem Set
  • 5

    Chapter 4: Reactivity of Compounds

    • 4A Launch: Does Magnesium React with Copper Sulfate and Zinc Sulfate?

    • 4A Hypothesis

    • 4A Lab: Does Magnesium React with Copper Sulfate and Zinc Sulfate?

    • 4A Writeup

    • 4A Landing: Does Magnesium React with Copper Sulfate and Zinc Sulfate?

    • 4B Launch: Does Iron React with Copper Sulfate and Zinc Sulfate?

    • 4B Hypothesis

    • 4B Lab: Does Iron React with Copper Sulfate and Zinc Sulfate?

    • 4B Writeup

    • 4B Landing: Does Iron React with Copper Sulfate and Zinc Sulfate?

    • Chapter 4 Extensions

    • Chapter 4 Problem Set
  • 6

    Chapter 5: Explain Reactivity Series

    • 5A Launch: Flow of Electrons

    • 5A Hypothesis

    • 5A Lab: Flow of Electrons

    • 5A Writeup

    • 5A Landing: Flow of Electrons

    • 5B Launch: Direction of Flow

    • 5B Hypothesis

    • 5B Lab: Direction of Flow

    • 5B Writeup

    • 5B Landing: Direction of Flow

    • Chapter 5 Extensions

    • Chapter 5 Problem Set