Textbook: Chemistry: The Central Science, 8th Edition, Brown, Lemay et al
Quizzes: Each Class Tests: At end of each chapter
Dates may be adjusted based on class needs. See lesson plans for possible changes.
Only major labs are listed. Additional labs are listed in each week's lesson plans.
Date Chapter and Topic TEKS*
8/25-9/11 Lab safety
Chapter 1: Matter and Measurement 1,2,3,4
CBL Lab: Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
9/11-19 Chapter 2: Atoms, Molecules and Ions 6
9/21-10/16 Chapter 3: Mole Calculations 10,11
Labs: Formula of Hydrate
Silver Mirroring
Empirical Formula: An Oxide of Tin
10/20-28 Net Ionic Reactions and Solubility Rules
Chemical Equations and Reactions 8,11-13
Lab: Metal Reactivity Series
10/28-11/13 Chapter 3: Stoichiometry, Redox 10,11
Labs: Vonderbrink Lab 3: Synthesis of Alum
Vonderbrink Lab 4: Analysis of Alum
11/17-12/12 Chapter 4: Aqueous Reactions 11,12,13,
and Solution Stoichiometry 14,15
Acids and Bases
Lab: Titration of Acid and Bases/
Standardization of a Base
12/12-1/9 Chapter 6: Electronic Structure of Atoms 2,5,8
1/12 -15 Review and Semester Exam
1/21-2/2 Chapter 7: Periodic Properties of the Elements 6
Lab: Flame Tests for Metals
2/4/25 Chapter 8: Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding 8,11
Lab: Determination of Unknowns Based on
Conductivity and/or Precipitation
2/27-3/13 Chapter 9: Molecular Geometry and
Bonding Theories 8,11
Lab: Molecular Models
3/24-4/9 Chapter 10: Gases 2,4,7
Lab: Molar Volume of a Gas
4/15-5/6 Ch. 11: Solutions and Colligative Properties 12,13
4/24-30 TAKS Review and Testing
5/8-27 Chapter 21: Nuclear Chemistry 9
5/29, 6/2 Review for Final Exam
6/1,3 Final Exam
*TEKS: Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills