LAS PIÑAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Engineering and Science Education Program

S.Y. 2013-2014

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title (CHEMISTRY I) BASIC CHEMISTRY

Year Level Third Year

Faculty
Basic Chemistry is an introductory course to chemistry which includes topics that are
necessary for a solid foundation in general chemistry. This course allows learners to
use science process skills to study the fundamental structure of atoms, the way
atoms combine to form compounds, and the interactions between matter and
Course Description energy. It aims to provide learners with learning experiences that are geared
towards promoting interest, demonstrate understanding, and develop appreciation
of the essential concepts and processes of Chemistry and its applications. It also
provides learners the understanding to apply chemical principles to basic problems
and to draw conclusions from laboratory data.

At the end of the course, the students are expected of the following desired
attributes. The students should be able to:

 Demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts, principles, laws and

Course Objectives theories of chemistry and their applications.
 Utilize science process skills to become analytical, logical, creative and
critical thinkers.
 Appreciate the relevance of chemistry in everyday life.
 Develop an enduring and lifelong interest in the study of chemistry.

FIRST QUARTER

I. Introduction to Chemistry
A. Chemistry in Daily Life
B. Achievements of Scientists in Chemistry and Related Technology
C. Basic Chemistry Laboratory Equipment
D. Safety in the Chemistry Laboratory
E. Units of measurement
Topic Outline F. Significant Figures in Scientific Calculations
G. Scientific Notation in Scientific Calculations
H. Uncertainty of measurements
I. Conversions/ Dimensional Analysis

II. Classifying Matter

A. Properties of matter
B. Classification of Matter
C. Changes in Matter
D. Techniques in Preparation, separation and purification of matter

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III. Inside the Atom

A. Early ideas about the Atom
B. Dalton’s Atomic Theory
C. Cathode Rays and Electrons
D. Rutherford’s Experiment
E. Sub-Atomic particles
F. Atomic Mass and Isotopes
G. Quantum Theory of an atom
H. Bohr and Atomic Spectra
I. Electrons in Energy Level

SECOND QUARTER

IV. Order Among Elements in the Periodic Table

A. Development of the Periodic Table
B. Arrangement of Elements in the Periodic Table
C. The Elements
D. Group Number and Valence Electron
E. Trends in the Periodic table
F. Properties and Uses of Elements

V. Chemical Bond
A. Lewis Dot Structure
B. Octet Rule
C. Electronegativity
D. Ionic, Covalent and Metallic Bonds
E. Geometry of Molecules
F. Intermolecular Forces of Attraction
G. Chemical names and formulas

THIRD QUARTER

VI. Chemical Composition

A. Formula Masses
B. Molar Masses
C. Percentage Composition
D. Empirical and Molecular Formulas

VII. Changes, Energy and Time

A. Information from a balanced Equation
B. Balancing Chemical reactions
C. Types of chemical reactions
D. Heat of reactions, Heat of Fusion
A. Energy of Activation
B. Controlling Rates of chemical reactions
C. How rates of Chemical Reactions Affect our daily Lives

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Engineering and Science Education Program
S.Y. 2013-2014

FOURTH QUARTER

VIII. Solutions
A. Nature and types of solution
B. Dissolving process
C. Saturated, unsaturated & Supersaturated
D. Factors Affecting Solubility/ Rate of dissolving
E. Mole Concepts
F. Concentrations of solutions
G. Colligative Properties of Solutions
H. Acids & Bases
I. pH scale

IX. Colloids
A. Nature of Colloids
B. Types of colloids/ Colloids in the Environment
C. Properties and behaviour of colloids
D. Methods and principles applied in purifying colloids

X. Gases
A. Properties of gases
B. Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases
C. Graham’s Law: Gas effusion and diffusion
D. Boyle’s Law
E. Charles’ Law
F. Gay-Lussac’s Law
G. Combined Gas Law
H. Avogadro’s Law
I. Ideal gas Law
J. Dalton’s law of Partial pressure

Laboratory reports
Course Requirements Activity/ Exercise sheets

Bernido, F. L. and Vergara, L.F (2012). Science Impact: Chemistry (Revised Edition).
Antipolo City: Academe Publishing House Inc.
References
Hurley C. N. and Masterton W. L. (2005). Chemistry: Principles and Reactions (Fifth
Edition). Singapore: Brooks/Cole, Thomson Learning Asia

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