Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Algebra 1 and Algebra-Based Physics or Physics of Earth and Space. Chemistry 1 meets the Maryland State Content Standards for Chemistry and is for college-bound students. The essential curriculum includes principal chemistry concepts such as physical and chemical properties of matter, energy, chemical nomen clature, mole relationships, chemical equations, stoichiometry, gas laws, atomic theory, nuclear chemistry, periodicity, bonding, solutions, and acid-base theory. Students are expected to use algebra and graphing techniques in problem-solving applications. Critical thinking and communication skills are utilized in student-directed laboratory and classroom experiences. Labor

Grades: 10-12