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Distinguish between the terms: element, compound and mixture. (I)
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Identify gas laws and work problems requiring the use of the Ideal Gas
Equation (I)
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Describe the relationship between atoms and molecules and chemical
formulas. (I)
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Describe the basic structure of the atom. (I)
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Work problems which involve the concept of density. (I)
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Distinguish between chemical and physical changes. (I)
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Balance a chemical equation. (I)
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Identify and describe an oxidation-reduction reaction. (I)
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Name common inorganic compounds. (I)
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Describe the ozone layer and outline its protective role. (II)
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Properly use scientific notation and significant figures. (II)
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Describe the processes related to global warming. (III)
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Differentiate between the carbon cycle and the water cycle. (III, V)
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Explain the scientific term energy including its particle and wave
properties and its relationship to molecular motion. (IV)
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Explain entropy and its relationship to energy conversions. (IV)
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Use dimensional analysis. (I,IV,VI)
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Describe the structure of water and aqueous solutions of ionic and
molecular compounds. (V)
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Identify and describe the special properties of water. (V)
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Describe the concept of equilibrium and Le Chatelier's Principle. (V)
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Describe the concepts: acid, base, molarity, pH, and acid rain. (VI)
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Work introductory problems involving molarity and dilution. (VI)
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Explain fission, fusion, and radioactivity. (VII)
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Describe how nuclear processes are used in medicine, energy
production, and weapons production. (VII)
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Identify and describe current developments in solar energy technology
and in other alternative fuel technologies. (VII,VIII)
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Describe the structure and properties of polymers. (IX)
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Identify and describe at least two types of recycling processes. (IX)
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Identify common drugs and describe their effects. (X)
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Describe the basic chemical composition and nutritional roles of
carbohydrates, saturated and unsaturated fats, proteins, cholesterol,
and vitamins. (X,XI)
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Describe combustion and its relationship to energy production in the
body. (XI)
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Identify and describe major concerns and issues related to air
quality, ozone depletion, global warming, energy consumption, water
treatment and purification, acid rain, nuclear energy, and world
hunger. (I-VII,XI)
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Identify and describe current issues and directions in modern
chemistry. (XII)
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