Amherst-Pelham Regional High School

Note: Students should only enroll in Honors Chemistry as sophomores if they received a B or better in Honors Ecology/Environmental Science; or by permission of the Department Head. Sophomores in this class must take the Chemistry MCAS in June.

PREREQUISITE: CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN ALGEBRA II, IMP III, OR EQUIVALENT (HONORS RECOMMENDED)

Chemistry/Honors is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of the fundamental principles of Chemistry. Topics include atomic structure and modern atomic theory, bonding and molecules, the periodic table, chemical reactions, solutions, gases, thermodynamics, reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, and acid-base chemistry. Students should be able to solve multi-step problems and collect and analyze data mathematically, graphically, and verbally. In this course, independent work is required; significant out-of-class reading, homework, and study time is expected. Assessment is based on tests and quizzes, laboratory reports, and problem sets.