Summer Homework- All assignments are due by Wednesday, August 19. See me during the week before school begins to have these assignments checked off and questions answered. Email me if you have questions or if you have a problem with this due date.
REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS:
Assignment #1- Significant Figures Review (30 min)
Write down the basics rules of scientific notation and significant figures. (You don't have copy the rules from the textbook; write rules that make sense to you & that will help you successfully complete the problems.) For each rule come up with 2 problems where that rule is needed. Solve each problem. We will be sharing these rules and problems in class. Assignment #2- The Ultimate Chemical Equations Handbook (9 hrs)
This assignment will help review naming, formula writing, and equation writing. You will also learn about naming organic substances and oxidation reduction reactions. Complete the exercises in chapters 1-9. Assignment #3- Lab Safety (30 min)
Complete the following tutorial and worksheet to help minimize the amount of time we need to talk about lab safety in class. Open the doc for the website and directions.
Assignment #4- Basic Topic Review from Textbook (12-15 hrs)
Students should read, take notes as needed, and complete assigned problems for Chapters 1,2, and 3. These chapters will be covered within the first 3 weeks of the school year. Ch. 1- #16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 30, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 46, 50, 52, 56, 59, 60, 64, 66, 70, 75 Ch. 2- #16, 18,20, 24, 26, 30, 32, 34, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 60, 62, 64, 70, 72, 74, 77, 82 Ch. 3 24, 26, 28, 30, 36, 38, 40, 50, 52, 54, 58, 62, 65, 70, 72, 74, 76, 80, 82, 84, 90, 94, 98, 104, 106 Assignment #5- Memorize the elements and polyatomic ions listed below. (1 hr)
Optional, but helpful assignments:Assignment #6
Review the attached Math Packet. Try completing it without using a calculator since you will not be able to use a calculator on the multiple choice portion of the AP exam. Ensure you can complete all these problems.
Assignment #7
Review the attached Mole Concept and Stoichiometry packet. Ensure you can complete all these problems. See me the week before school starts to ask questions and ensure you understand the material.
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Additional Information:
Students will complete quizzes and tests on these topics to ensure understanding within the first few weeks of school. We are basically covering 1 semester of Chemistry I in 3 weeks in AP Chemistry.
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