Northern Secondary School

Grade 11 Chemistry (SCH3U) Evaluation Policy

Textbook: Chemistry 11 (Addison-Wesley) Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science Academic

The Grade 11 Chemistry course is based on the Ministry of Education and Training document entitled The Revised Ontario

Curriculum Grades 11 and 12 Science (2008). The secondary science program is designed to promote three goals:

to relate science to technology, society and the environment

to develop the skills, strategies, and habits of mind required for scientific inquiry

to understand the basic concepts of science.

The evaluation policy reflects these three goals in evaluating you according to four achievement categories: Knowledge and

Understanding, Thinking and Investigation, Communication and Applications. Your final grade in science will be calculated

on the following basis:

Knowledge and Understanding………………………… 20%

Thinking and Investigation……………………………... 20%

Communication ………………………………………. 15%

Applications …………..………………………………. 15%

Summative Evaluations .………………………………. 30%

Achievement Categories

The science expectations in the following achievement

categories describe the knowledge and skills that you are

expected to demonstrate:

Knowledge and Understanding Knowledge evaluation includes quizzes, completion of

exercises in class, tests and assignments.

Thinking and Investigation You will be evaluated on the skills and strategies required

for inquiry based learning, including: use of tools and

equipment and initiating and planning of lab and research

projects.

Communication You will be assessed on your communication skills in the

form of scientific terminology, data tables, graphs,

notebooks, reports, and oral presentations.

Applications Your ability to analyze issues, assess impacts of science

in the environment and society and propose courses of

action related to issues will be evaluated.

The expectations for each category are outlined in greater

detail on the Achievement Chart.

Summative Evaluation Thirty percent of your grade will be based on evaluations

given near the end of the year. The evaluations may be any

combination of the following:

Application of laboratory skills

An assignment, project, presentation

Written exam in the formal exam period(s)

Learning Skills

Learning skills are reported separately from the percentage mark,

and will indicate your demonstration of those skills required to be

successful in science. These skills are grouped under the following

headings on the Provincial Report Card:

Responsibility Fulfils responsibilities and commitments.

Completes and submits work according to deadlines.

Accepts responsibility and manages own behaviour.

Organization Devises and follows a plan for completing work.

Manages time to complete tasks.

Identifies, gathers, evaluates and uses information,

technology and resources to complete tasks.

Independent Work Independently plans to complete tasks.

Uses class time appropriately to complete tasks.

Follows instruction with minimal supervision.

Collaboration Accepts various roles and an equitable share of work.

Responds positively to ideas of others.

Works with others to resolve conflicts and build consensus.

Initiative Looks for and acts on new opportunities for learning.

Demonstrates capacity for innovation and risk.

Advocates appropriately for self and others.

Approaches new tasks with a positive attitude.

Self-Regulation Sets own goals and monitors progress.

Seeks clarification or assistance when needed.

Reflects critically on own strengths, needs and interests.

Perseveres when responding to challenges

Northern Secondary School

SCH3U Evaluation Policy

Course Policies

For convenience, some of our course policies are outlined here. Refer to your Northern Agenda for further details.

Homework

Homework will be assigned on a regular basis. When no formal homework is assigned, you will be responsible for

carrying out independent study and review. Completion of homework is considered crucial to your success in this

course. Parents can play an important role by reviewing important dates recorded in students’ agendas.

Assignments

You are expected to hand in assignments on time. If assignments are persistently late, appropriate measures will be

taken, including referral to the Vice Principal. A late penalty may be assigned. Assignments will be accepted until

your teacher discusses them with the class or returns them to the class. If the assignment has not been submitted

by this time you will receive a mark of zero. It is the science department’s policy not to give additional

assignments for the purposes of “boosting” marks.

Absences from Class

If you foresee missing a science class (a trip, game or appointment) it is your responsibility, in order to avoid

missing important evaluations, to see your science teacher beforehand:

• to hand in assignments due or write quizzes • to find out what you will be missing

• to complete those assignments and have them ready to be checked, or handed in

• for extended illness, arrangements will be made to help you keep up with work missed.

Missed Tests Tests will be announced well in advance. You will always know if an absence will cause you to miss a test. Please

observe the following if this happens:

Foreseen Absence

If you know you are going to miss a test only by prior discussion with your teacher will you be advised of your options to

avoid the zero mark that is otherwise recorded for a missed test. It is your responsibility to make these alternate

arrangements with your teacher.

Illness

If you are ill and miss a test it is expected that you see your teacher the day you return, even if you do not have that class

that day. It is your responsibility to find your teacher immediately. Failure to do this may generate a mark of zero. If

you are in good health and able to attend school, be prepared to write the test immediately on your return. A note

explaining your absence from the test will be required.

Please sign below, indicating that you have read this sheet and understand the expectations of the

course. If you have any questions please ask your teacher immediately.

Student’s Signature:

Parent/Guardian’s Signature:

Northern Secondary School Chemistry SCH3U

Order of Topics

1. Matter, Chemical Trends and Chemical Bonding 2. Chemical Reactions 3. Quantities in Chemical Reactions 4. Solutions and Solubility 5. Gases and Atmospheric Chemistry 1. Matter, Chemical Trends and Chemical Bonding Text: Chemistry 11 (Addison-Wesley)

Topic Section Recommended Practice

Introduction : Branches of Science : Types of knowledge : Laws, Theories, Models : SI units: the 7 base units and some derivatives : Accuracy & Precision : Significant Figures

teacher notes

Atomic Structure : Atomic number, mass number, isotopes : Atomic structure, arrangement of electrons, quarks : Abundance of elements : Calculate atomic mass : Radioactivity; decay by α and β emission : Balancing nuclear equations : Fusion and fission : Demo: electron beams in Crookes tubes

p.11 p16-17, tchr notes p.19 pp.129-30 p.194 p.196 pp.198-200

p.204:4,7-10

The Periodic Table & Periodic Trends : Origins of periodic law - Dobereiner, Newlands,Mendeleev : Periodic Law of Mendeleev : Atomic number, Henry Mosley and modern periodic law Periodic table structure : names of Groups I, II, VII, VIII, main group elements, transition metals, rare earths Periodic Trends : Atomic radius : Ionization energy & multiple ionization energies : Electron affinity : Metallic character (teacher notes) : Electronegativity : Lab: Patterns of Chemical Reactivity

1.1 p.11 1.2 (p.15) 1.3

p.26: 2,3,6 p.30: 1, 3-9, 15,17

Nomenclature I : Binary compounds (Valences to be memorized) Nomenclature II : Oxyacids & Salts

2.3 to p.55; booklet 1 pp.57-65 booklet 2

worksheet worksheet

Northern Secondary School Chemistry SCH3U Matter, Chemical Trends and Chemical Bonding (cont’d) Text: Chemistry 11 (Addison-Wesley)

Topic Section Recommended Practice

Chemical Bonds : Stability of ions & the octet rule : Lewis diagrams : Ionic bonding : Properties of ionic compounds : Covalent bonding - single, double, triple bonds : Properties of covalent bonds : Polar covalent bonds; electronegativity : Pauling Scale and % ionic character : Polarity of water & microwave ovens : Co-ordinate covalent bonding

2.1 2.2 teacher notes p.50 pp.56-57

p.41: 5 p.70: 1,2 p.51: 4,5,7 p.70: 3,8,11,18

2. Chemical Reactions

Topic Section Recommended Practice

Chemical Reactions : Recognizing a chemical reaction : Synthesis & Decomposition (Note: 4 special cases of thermal decomposition H2CO3, Ca(OH)2, CaCO3, NH4NO3) : Activity Series : Solubility Rules : Single & Double Displacement : Predicting Chemical Reactions : Lab: 4 types of reactions : Lab: activity series metals and halogens (single displ.) : Lab: precipitation of cations (double displ.)

3.1 3.2 pp.87-91 p.92 3.3 pp.98-99

p.86: 3,4 p.103: 4,5 p.114: 1-6, 19-25

Unit 1 Review p.120: 1-24, 31-40

3. Quantities in Chemical Reactions

Topic Section Recommended Practice

Mole Calculations : Average Atomic Mass : The mole and Avogadro’s Number : Calculate molar mass : Convert moles to mass : Law of Definite Proportions : Percent Composition : Lab: percent composition of bluestone : Empirical & molecular formula : Lab: formula of a hydrate

4.1 4.2 4.3 p.147 p.149 4.4

p.153: 3,4,12 p.165: 7-9

Northern Secondary School Chemistry SCH3U

3. Quantities in Chemical Reactions (cont’d)

Text: Chemistry 11 (Addison-Wesley)

Topic Section Recommended Practice

Stoichiometry : Law of Conservation of Mass-Energy : Writing & balancing chemical equations : Stoichiometry calculations : Limiting Reagent and Percent Yield : Lab: using stoichiometry to identifya product : Lab: stoichiometry with Al & CuCl2⋅2H2O

5.1 5.2 5.3

p.193: 3,6,9,10,11

Unit 2 Review p.214: 1-22,27,39,48,55,56

4. Solutions and Solubility

Topic Section Recommended Practice

Properties of Solutions : Types of Solutions, solubility, solubility curves : Lab: supersaturated solution : The dissolving process : Water Quality - reading assignment

6.1 pp.228-230 6.2

Concentration of a Solution : Molarity : Percent concentrations, ppm, ppb : Preparing standard solutions

6.3 6.4

p.253: 2,3,5,7 p.256: 3,4

Acid - Base Theories : Arrhenius theory and weaknesses : pH calculations

6.5 6.6

p.267: 1-4, 7-9

Reactions in Solution : Net Ionic Equations : Stoichiometry involving solutions :Volumetric Analysis : Lab: titration of strong acid & strong base : Lab: titration to determine the concentration of vinegar

7.1 7.3 7.4

p.306: 3-5, 10

Unit 3 Review p.318:1-6, 9-12, 20-23, 27, 30

Northern Secondary School Chemistry SCH3U

5. Gases & Atmospheric Chemistry Text: Chemistry 11 (Addison-Wesley)

Topic Section Recommended Practice

Properties of Gases : Pressure in solids, liquids, gases. Pressure units, Pascal’s Law, Mercury barometer, STP & SATP

8.1

Gas Laws : 3 Gas Laws : Demo Labs: Boyle’s Law, Charles’ Law, Gay-Lussac’s Law : The Combined Gas Law : The Ideal Gas Law : Behaviour of Real Gases : Demo Lab: Molar Mass of Air

8.2 8.4 p.354 8.3

p.361: 5,7

Vapour Pressure : Boiling point of a liquid : Demo: reducing boiling point of water in Florence flask : Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures : Lab: molar mass of oxygen : Gases in Solutions - effect of temperature & pressure on solubility

8.5 p.363-64 p.367 p.371

p.374: 4-7

Gases & Chemical Reactions : Gay-Lussac’s Law of Combining Volumes, Avogadro’s Hypothesis : Stoichiometry with Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures : Stoichiometry Involving Gases & Solutions

9.2 9.3 9.4

p.393: 4,8,9 p.397: 5-10 p.402: 1-3

Unit 4 Review p.432: 1-8,20,28,39,47,53