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 Air

    • An Introduction to QuantumCourses

    • Chemistry Course Kit - Master Supply List

    • Chemistry Course Kit - Supply List Broken Down by Lab
  • 2

    Chapter 0: Lab Safety

    • How to Conduct Awesome Experiments

    • Good Scientific Sense Quiz
  • 3

    Chapter 1: Fire and Phlogiston

    • 1A Launch: The First Theory of Fire

    • 1A Lab: The First Theory of Fire

    • 1A Lab: Setup Video

    • 1A Lab: Experiment Video

    • 1A Landing: The First Theory of Fire

    • 1B Launch: Trapping Phlogiston

    • 1B Lab: Trapping Phlogiston

    • 1B Lab: Setup Video

    • 1B Lab: Experiment Video

    • 1B Landing: Trapping Phlogiston

    • Chapter 1 Extensions

    • Chapter 1 Problem Set
  • 4

    Chapter 2: Airs of Fire and Breath

    • 2A Launch: The Acidity of Fire

    • 2A Lab: The Acidity of Fire

    • 2A Lab: Setup Video

    • 2A Lab: Experiment Video

    • 2A Landing: The Acidity of Fire

    • 2B Launch: The Acidity of Animals

    • 2B Lab: The Acidity of Animals

    • 2B Lab: Setup Video

    • 2B Lab: Experiment Video

    • 2B Landing: The Acidity of Animals

    • Chapter 2 Extensions

    • Chapter 2 Problem Set
  • 5

    Chapter 3: Vital Air

    • 3A Launch: Make and Test Vital Air

    • 3A Lab: Make and Test Vital Air

    • 3A Landing: Make and Test Vital Air

    • 3B Launch: Make and Test Inflammable Air

    • 3B Lab: Make and Test Inflammable Air

    • 3B Landing: Make and Test Inflammable Air

    • Chapter 3 Extensions

    • Chapter 3 Problem Set
  • 6

    Chapter 4: Characterizing Gases

    • 4A Launch: Make and Test Fixed Air

    • 4A Lab: Make and Test Fixed Air

    • 4A Landing: Make and Test Fixed Air

    • 4B Launch: Pure Phlogiston

    • 4B Lab: Pure Phlogiston

    • 4B Landing: Pure Phlogiston

    • Chapter 4 Extensions

    • Chapter 4 Problem Set
  • 7

    Chapter 5: Lavoisier's Chemistry

    • 5A Launch: The Mass of Phlogiston

    • 5A Lab: The Mass of Phlogiston

    • 5A Lab: Setup Video

    • 5A Lab: Experiment Video

    • 5A Landing: The Mass of Phlogiston

    • 5B Launch: Oxidation

    • 5B Lab: Oxidation

    • 5B Lab: Setup Video

    • 5B Lab: Experiment Video

    • 5B Landing: Oxidation

    • Chapter 5 Extensions

    • Chapter 5 Problem Set