welcome to regents chemistry with mr. vanarsdale
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Welcome to Regents
Chemistrywith
Mr. VanArsdale
What is Chemistry?
The science that deals with the composition and properties of substances and various elementary forms of matter.
Why is Chemistry important?
Chemistry
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Course Description: Chemistry is a one-year laboratory course dealing with the fundamental relationships between matter and energy and the changes which matter undergoes. Topics include atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base theory, oxidation-reduction and organic reactions.
Course Expectations:
The nature of the course puts many of the topics covered outside of your comfort zone; this means that there will be many new concepts presented to you this year, many of which can not be easily observed. This course will require you to work very hard to succeed.
It is expected that you spend a minimum of 20 minutes per night reviewing the topics covered that day in class and on previous days. It is expected you will have homework most nights. This homework is vital to you understanding the topics presented.
You are expected to be in class at all times. This course is a cumulative course. Every topic you learn will be needed for the next topic you learn.
If you are having difficulties, it is expected that you will ask for help.
It is expected you will put forth your full effort, this is the only way to succeed in this course.
CHEATING will not be permitted!
Materials:
3 Ring Binder
Package of Loose Leaf Paper
Pen (Blue or Black Ink Only)
Pencil (Required for ALL Labs, No Exceptions)
Grading:
Final Grade
Each Quarter 18% x 4Mid Term 8%Final (Regents) 20%
Grading:
Quarter Average
Class Grade 75%
Lab Grade 25%
Class Grade
Points You Earned x 100
Possible Points
Lab Grade
Points You Earned x 100
Possible Points
Homework: Expect homework every night.
Projects: Information for each project will be provided upon assignment of the project.
Quizzes: Worth up to 50 points, will cover specific topics.
Tests: Worth up to 200 points, will cover 1 to 4 chapters.
Attendance: Be on time and prepared (homework, pen, pencil, binder). Be in your seat and ready to begin before the bell rings. If you are absent, you will hand in homework the next day you are in school. You will have only 1 week to make up any missed quiz, test or lab, after one week, it becomes a zero.
Behavior: You are in a chemistry class which means you will be working with hazardous chemicals. You will follow all safety procedures at all times to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS.
Extra Help: Always available, but you have to let me know!
Homework: Due in your class on the due date, no late homework will be accepted.
Labs: Due on the due date which is 6 days after we finish the lab in class. Everyday it is late is 5 % off. After 20 days, it is a zero and the completed lab must still be handed in. Pre lab questions must be completed before a lab starts, if they are not completed you will do the lab afterschool.
Regents Chemistry
What is chemistry? The study of:
The composition of matter The stuff things are made of The changes that matter
undergoes
Major Areas of Study
Organic Chemistry – Study of all substances containing carbon
Example: Separating the components of oil shale.
Major Areas of Study
Inorganic Chemistry – Study of substances that do not contain carbon
Example: Energy
Major Areas of Study
Analytical Chemistry – Concerned with the composition of chemicals
Example: Finding the minute quantities of medication in blood
Major Areas of Study
Physical Chemistry – Concerned with the theories and experiments that describe the behaviors of chemicals
Example: Stretching of nylon.
Major Areas of Study
Biochemistry – The study of the chemistry of living organisms
Example: Blood Clotting
Why study Chemistry?
In the following photographs, how does chemistry apply??
Why study Chemistry?
Your natural desire to understand how things work
Why study Chemistry?
To provide you with the knowledge to act on civil matters: Nuclear power or alternative power Responses to global warming Space Exploration or Cure for Cancer
Why study Chemistry?
To decide if chemistry is a career for you Chemists check quality of manufactured goods Chemists develop ways to reduce pollution Chemists develop new products
Textiles Paints Medecines $$$$$ Cosmetics
What have we gained from Chemistry?
3000 years ago – Iron from melting iron ore with carbon
500 BC – Steel – mixture of metals
Recently Ceramics – brake pads
Today mostly plastics (polymers)
Make a list of items made from different types of
plasticsBullet resistant vests
Car body panels
Rubber
Paint
Sealants
Lubricants
Upholstery
Food Wrap
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