Course Syllabus
Syllabus Chemistry B
Welcome
Welcome to Chemistry B! We’re so glad you’re here.
Every lesson is designed to help you grow as a thinker, problem solver, and global learner. As a Mizzou Academy global student, you will complete lessons and assignments on your own schedule, interacting with course content, participating in interactives, and completing practice activities, as well as drafting and revising assignments, preparing for quizzes and assessments, and taking exams.
To stay on track, we recommend using a pacing guide. You can find more information about pacing in the Course Resources section, along with helpful tools, technology support, and tips for online learning success.
As you begin, remember that online learning requires both independence and communication. Be curious, stay organized, and don’t hesitate to reach out to your teacher if you need support.
We’re excited to learn with you, and we’re happy you’re part of our Mizzou Academy community!
Pacing
This course can be completed in as few as six weeks or take up to 6 months (180 calendar days). The six weeks are counted from the date of the first lesson submission and not the date of enrollment.
This course is asynchronous, meaning you can complete lessons and assignments at your own pace.
Most students spend approximately 10 hours per lesson interacting with course content, participating in interactive activities, and completing practice exercises, as well as drafting and revising assignments, preparing for quizzes and assessments, and taking exams. Your time may vary depending on your goals and learning style.
We encourage you to work at a consistent pace, allowing time to absorb new ideas, build skills, and reflect on what you’ve learned. Use a pacing guide to plan ahead, stay organized, and finish strong.
Course Description
In this second part of an introductory chemistry course, students will continue to think like scientists as they work at their own pace through more challenging chemistry concepts that build from what was learned in Chemistry A. Lessons focus on chemical reactions, stoichiometry, the forces that hold molecules together and give matter its properties, the flow of heat in chemical and physical changes, solution chemistry, reaction rates, equilibrium and nuclear science. Students will engage in both virtual experiments and ones that can be conducted at home. This course continues to ask students to pay attention to units in the dimensional analysis/factor label method, to prepare them for more difficult courses in the future.
Course Essential Questions
Essential Question 1
How does energy cause changes to matter?
Essential Question 2
How are chemical systems described?
Course Overview
Lesson |
Objectives |
Quiz |
Assignment |
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1: Balanced Chemical Equations |
1.1: Identify chemical equations and write them in balanced form from chemical changes in the real world using word and symbolic equation forms. 1.2: Classify and balance types of chemical equations as combination, decomposition, single-replacement, double-replacement, and combustion. 1.3: Use the activity series and solubility rules to predict if chemical reactions will occur. 1.4: Given the reactants, predict the products for the chemical equations learned in this lesson. 1.5: Given a chemical reaction, write a net ionic equation. |
25 multiple-choice questions |
Assignment: Save the Wetlands! |
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2: Two-and-Three-Step Stoichiometry |
2.1: Explain the stoichiometrical relationships in balanced equations, such as how coefficients stand for atoms, moles, and liters of gas but NEVER grams. 2.2: Calculate two-step stoichiometrical relationships that use different chemicals and grams, moles, liters, or molecules. 2.3: Calculate three-step gram-to-gram stoichiometrical relationships. 2.4: Calculate limiting reactants and reactants in excess. 2.5: Calculate percent yield. |
25 multiple-choice questions |
Assignment: Household Stoichiometry |
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3: Intermolecular Forces |
3.1: Explain gas pressure and temperature using the kinetic molecular theory and the particulate model of matter. 3.2: Convert gas pressure and temperature using dimensional analysis, significant figures, and scientific notation. 3.3: Use the kinetic molecular theory to explain changes in phase for matter. 3.4: Read a phase change diagram. 3.5: Connect unit cells, allotropes, and amorphous solids to intermolecular forces in solids. |
25 multiple-choice questions |
No Assignment |
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4: Model to Explain Gas Behavior |
4.1: Use the particulate matter model to explain how the amount of gas, volume, and temperature affect gas pressure, volume, and temperature. 4.2: Determine properties of gases by solving gas laws using accurate math, stoichiometry, dimensional analysis, significant figures, and scientific notation. 4.3: Solve the ideal gas law for ideal or real gases. |
25 multiple-choice questions |
Assignment: Fire and Water Lab |
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5: Movement of Heat in Physical Changes |
5.1: Use dimensional analysis to convert kilojoules and Calories. 5.2: Explain the basics of the kinetic molecular theory and thermodynamics. 5.3: Identify if a change is endothermic or exothermic. 5.4: Calculate specific heat and heat capacity for various forms of matter. 5.5: Calculate the heat of fusion, crystallization, vaporization, and condensation. 5.6: Read a heating curve and calculate its parts. |
25 multiple-choice questions |
No Assignment |
Midterm Exam |
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6: Movement of Heat in Chemical Changes |
6.1: Identify endothermic and exothermic processes in chemical reactions. 6.2: Calculate the heat flow in a thermochemical equation. 6.3: Use Hess’s Law to calculate the change in heat of a reaction by adding chemical equations. 6.4: Use standard enthalpy of formation to calculate the heat of reaction. |
25 multiple-choice questions |
Assignment: Heat of Combustion of Candle |
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7: Aqueous Systems |
7.1: Analyze aqueous systems and determine if they are solutions, colloids, suspensions, or hydrates. 7.2: Define acids and bases in terms of hydrogen ion concentration. 7.3: Use the particulate model, bonding, and chemical relationships to explain the formation of solutions. 7.4: Calculate molarity to describe the concentration of solutions. 7.5: Balance and describe neutralization reactions. |
25 multiple-choice questions |
Assignment: Aqueous Systems YouTube Sensation! |
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8: Reaction Rates |
8.1: Describe reaction rate. 8.2: Construct a model for collision theory. 8.3: Interpret reaction coordinate diagrams. 8.4: Explain how to change factors to influence reaction rate. 8.5: Identify the order of a reaction rate. 8.6: Propose logical reaction mechanisms. |
25 multiple-choice questions |
No Assignment |
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9: Chemical Equilibrium |
9.1: Describe chemical equilibrium and its relationship to reversible reactions. 9.2: Explain the relationship between equilibrium position and concentrations of reactants and products. 9.3: Use Le Chatelier’s principle to predict changes in chemical equilibrium and explain the common ion effect. 9.4: Use the equilibrium constant to calculate concentrations of reactants or products at equilibrium. 9.5: Calculate solubility equilibria. |
25 multiple-choice questions |
Assignment: Equilibrium Notebook Check |
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10: Nuclear Reactions |
10.1: Identify major types of nuclear radiation and radioactivity. 10.2: Identify the type of decay a radioisotope undergoes by writing and balancing a nuclear transmutation reaction. 10.3: Solve problems involving nuclear half-life. 10.4: Recognize the patterns and uses of fission and fusion. 10.5: Explain the major instances of how humans use and interact with radiation. |
25 multiple-choice questions |
No Assignment |
Final Exam |
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Grades
Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on submitted work and exams. The available points are distributed as follows:
| Source | Available Points |
|---|---|
| Lesson Assignments | 156 |
| Lesson Quizzes | 250 |
| Midterm Exam | 300 |
| Final Exam | 300 |
| Total | 1,006 |
Textbook & Technology Requirements
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- A computer that meets our Mizzou Academy technology requirements
- A microphone and webcam for recording audio and video assignments
- Any other required textbooks or materials for the course
Accessibility
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Course Summary:
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