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A · Thermochemical Changes
Determine, interpret, explain, and communicate energy changes in chemical reactions.
- 30-A1.1k · Apply Q = mcΔt to heat transfer
- 30-A1.2k · Explain the solar origin of stored energy in hydrocarbon bonds
- 30-A1.3k · Define enthalpy and molar enthalpy for chemical reactions
- 30-A1.4k · Write balanced thermochemical equations that include energy changes
- 30-A1.5k · Use and interpret ΔH notation and calculate reaction energy changes
- 30-A1.6k · Predict reaction enthalpy using standard enthalpies of formation
- 30-A1.7k · Use Hess’s law to calculate the energy change of a net reaction
- 30-A1.8k · Use calorimetry data to determine reaction enthalpy changes
- 30-A1.9k · Identify reactants, products, and states in photosynthesis, respiration, and combustion
- 30-A1.10k · Classify chemical reactions as endothermic or exothermic
- 30-A2.1k · Define activation energy as the barrier to chemical reaction
- 30-A2.2k · Explain energy changes through bond breaking and bond formation
- 30-A2.3k · Analyze and label chemical reaction energy diagrams
- 30-A2.4k · Explain how catalysts provide alternate reaction pathways
B · Electrochemical Changes
Explain oxidation–reduction reactions and apply redox principles to electrochemical cells.
- 30-B1.1k · Define oxidation and reduction operationally and theoretically
- 30-B1.2k · Define redox agents, oxidation numbers, half-reactions, and disproportionation
- 30-B1.3k · Distinguish redox reactions using half-reactions and oxidation numbers
- 30-B1.4k · Identify electron transfer and redox agents in living and nonliving systems
- 30-B1.5k · Compare strengths of oxidizing and reducing agents using empirical data
- 30-B1.6k · Predict redox spontaneity using standard reduction potentials
- 30-B1.7k · Write and balance redox equations in acidic and neutral solutions
- 30-B1.8k · Calculate quantities of substances in redox titrations
- 30-B2.1k · Define and identify the components of electrochemical cells
- 30-B2.2k · Compare voltaic and electrolytic cells
- 30-B2.3k · Predict half-reactions at each electrochemical electrode
- 30-B2.4k · Recognize when predicted electrochemical reactions do not occur
- 30-B2.5k · Explain the standard hydrogen electrode reference potential
- 30-B2.6k · Calculate standard electrochemical cell potential
- 30-B2.7k · Predict spontaneity from cell potential and reduction tables
- 30-B2.8k · Apply Faraday’s law and stoichiometry to electrochemical cells
C · Chemical Changes of Organic Compounds
Explore organic compounds as matter and describe their structures, properties, uses, and reactions.
- 30-C1.1k · Define organic compounds and recognize inorganic carbon exceptions
- 30-C1.2k · Describe significant organic compounds in daily life
- 30-C1.3k · Name and draw organic compounds using Chemistry 30 IUPAC conventions
- 30-C1.4k · Identify organic compounds from their functional groups
- 30-C1.5k · Explain structural isomerism and its effect on properties
- 30-C1.6k · Compare boiling point and solubility across organic compounds
- 30-C1.7k · Describe separation of organic compounds from natural mixtures
- 30-C2.1k · Define and illustrate major organic reaction types
- 30-C2.2k · Predict products and balance organic reaction equations
- 30-C2.3k · Explain monomers, polymers, and polymerization
- 30-C2.4k · Connect organic reactions to energy and fossil-fuel products
D · Chemical Equilibrium Focusing on Acid–Base Systems
Explain opposing reactions at equilibrium and determine quantitative relationships in equilibrium and acid–base systems.
- 30-D1.1k · Define dynamic equilibrium and its required criteria
- 30-D1.2k · Write and interpret equations for systems at equilibrium
- 30-D1.3k · Predict equilibrium shifts using Le Chatelier’s principle
- 30-D1.4k · Write Kc expressions and use them to predict reaction extent
- 30-D1.5k · Describe Brønsted–Lowry acids and bases
- 30-D1.6k · Write acid–base equations and predict the favoured side
- 30-D1.7k · Identify conjugate acid–base pairs and amphiprotic substances
- 30-D1.8k · Explain how buffer systems maintain relatively constant pH
- 30-D2.1k · Relate pH and pOH to hydronium and hydroxide concentrations
- 30-D2.2k · Use Kw, Ka, and Kb in acid–base calculations
- 30-D2.3k · Calculate equilibrium constants and concentrations in simple systems
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