SCH3U Learning Goals

Unit 1 Learning Goal

I will be able to perform calculations incorporating the proper number of significant digits, perform unit
conversions and I will be able to apply scientific notation properly.
I will be able to define and distinguish between terms used commonly in chemistry.
I will be able to describe the atomic structure of an atom.
I will be able to list the contributions various scientists have made to develop an accepted model of the
atom.
I will be able to explain the relationship between the atomic number and the mass number of an element.
I will be able to draw Bohr-Rutherford/Lewis diagrams for the first 20 elements and their ions.
I will be able to explain the octet rule.
I will be able to explain how ions form and describe the function of common ions in the human body.
I will be able to explain what happens when electrons are heated to the excited state.
I will be able to identify different groups on the periodic table.
I will be able to explain the term periodic trend and identify patterns in the organization of elements.
I will be able to state the periodic law.
I will investigate and explain trends in the periodic table using atomic theory.
I will be able to draw Lewis Diagrams.
I will be able to explain what the term isotope means.
I will be able to calculate the relative atomic mass of an element using isotopic abundance.
I will be able to distinguish isotopes and radioisotopes and give examples of the uses of radioisotopes.
I will be able to describe characteristics of ionic compounds and explain how ionic bonds form.
I will be able to write formulas for ionic compounds using IUPAC nomenclature.
I will be able to describe characteristics of molecular compounds, including acids and name molecular
compounds using IUPAC nomenclature.
I will be able to write formulas for molecular compounds using IUPAC nomenclature.
I will be able to draw Lewis structures and structural formulas for molecular compounds. and describe
their shape using VSEPR Theory.
I will be able to use electronegativity values to predict the nature of a chemical bond.
I will be able to identify the type of intermolecular bonds that exist between molecules.
I will build molecular molecules, draw their structural formula, identify if the molecule is polar or nonpolar and identify the type of intermolecular force.
I will observe the behavior of different substances and predict whether the substance is polar or non-polar
based on my observations.
I will predict whether a substance if ionic or molecular based on physical properties.
Unit 2 Learning Goal
I will be able to identify reactants and products in a chemical reaction.
I will be able to balance chemical reactions.
I will be able to predict the products of different types of reactions (synthesis and decomposition).
I will be able to predict the products of single displacement reactions.
I will be able to predict the products of double displacement reactions.
I will be able to write net ionic equations.
I will be able to predict the products of double displacement reactions.
I will be able to distinguish between complete and incomplete combustion reactions.
I will be able to explain the factors that affect reaction rates.
Unit 3 Learning Goal
I will be able to explain the importance qualitative and quantitative analysis.
I will be able to define mole.
I will be able to determine molar mass, from the atomic mass of an element.

I will be able to calculate the amount n (moles), mass m (grams) and molar mass M (g/mol) related to the
equation n = m/M and incorporate sig figs in my calculations.
I will be able to calculate the number of entities in a molecule using N=nN A.
I will continue practicing finding moles, mass and molar mass using samples of different elements,
molecules and compounds.
I will be able to calculate the % composition of each element in a compound.
I will be able to determine empirical formulas using % composition.
I will be able to determine the molecular formula of a compound I will be able to solve for unknown
masses in a balanced chemical reaction using moles, molar mass and mole ratios.
I will be able to solve for unknown masses in a balanced chemical reaction using moles, molar mass and
mole ratios.
I will be able to determine which reactant is limiting in a balanced chemical equation.
I will be able to solve for amount of product produced and/or mass of product produced using
stoichiometry.
I will be able to calculate %yield in an experiment using stoichiometry, actual yield and theoretical yield.
Unit 4 Learning Goal
I will be able to describe the properties of water.
I will become aware of the endless demand for water and that access to potable water is a basic human
right.
I will be able to explain the difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.
I will be able to explain the components of a solution.
I will be able to apply the rule "Like dissolves Like".
I will be able to explain how changes in temperature and pressure effect solubility.
I will be able to solve problems that involve concentration.
I will be able to determine the concentration of a dilution.
I will be able to solve problems that involve concentrations that are in units common in consumer
products.
I will use stoichiometry to solve problems that involve solutions and solubility.
I will be able to explain the Arrhenius theory of acids and bases.
I will be able to explain the difference between a strong and weak acid in terms of ionization.
I will be able to solve problems that involve acid- base stoichiometry.
I will determine the concentration of an acid in a solution using acid-base titration technique.
I will be able to perform a titration in the lab.
Unit 5 Learning Goal
I will be able to identify the parts of the atmosphere, the gases involved.
I will be able to identify the major air pollutants.
I will be able to explain the states of matter using the KMT.
I will be able to explain pressure and atmospheric pressure.
I will be able to determine temperatures in Kelvins.
I will be able to perform calculations using Charles Law.
I will be able to solve problems using Boyles Law, Gay- Lussacs Law and the Combined Gas Law.
I will be able to explain and solve problems related to Avogadros Law & Molar Volume.
I will be able to solve problems using the Ideal Gas Law.
I will be able to explain the properties of Ideal gases.
I will be able to explain how partial pressures relate to gas mixtures.
I will be able to solve problems using partial pressures.
I will be able to solve problems using Stoichiometry and the gas laws.