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The official New Brunswick Chemistry 12 curriculum
New Brunswick defines Chemistry 12 by strands and outcomes. MapleMind teaches the same curriculum reorganized for one-skill-at-a-time tutoring — the table shows exactly where every official strand lands, and the ministry's own wording is quoted under each unit below.
Official source New Brunswick's official K-12 education resourcesRead it on the government site — www2.gnb.ca ↗| Official strand | Outcomes | Where MapleMind teaches it |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1 | 16 | Thermochemistry |
| Strand 2 | 8 | From Solutions to Kinetics to Equilibrium |
| Strand 3 | 17 | Acids and Bases |
| Strand 4 | 14 | Organic Chemistry |
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Unit 1ThermochemistryOfficial strand · Strand 1
Energy changes in chemical reactions: combustion equations, enthalpy, specific heat, bond energies, potential energy diagrams, calorimetry, Hess's law, and molar enthalpies of combustion.
Designing experiments and gathering evidence
- Designing a thermochemistry experimentchem12.1.8 — Design an experiment identifying and controlling major variables.
- Selecting instruments and processeschem12.1.9 — Evaluate and select appropriate instruments and processes for a thermochemistry investigation.
- Researching informationchem12.1.10 — Use library and electronic research tools to collect information on a thermochemistry topic.
- Selecting and integrating informationchem12.1.11 — Select and integrate information from various print and electronic sources.
- Displaying evidencechem12.1.12 — Compile and display evidence and information in a variety of formats.
Reasoning and working as a team
- Predicting heats of reactionchem12.1.13 — Apply and assess methods of predicting heats of reaction.
- Proposing alternative solutionschem12.1.14 — Propose alternative solutions to a given practical problem and identify their strengths.
- Multiple perspectiveschem12.1.15 — Identify multiple perspectives that influence a science-related decision or issue.
- Working cooperativelychem12.1.16 — Work cooperatively with team members to develop and carry out a plan.
Energy in chemical reactions
- Combustion equations for alkaneschem12.1.17 — Write and balance chemical equations for combustion reactions of alkanes.
- Thermochemistry termschem12.1.18 — Define endothermic reaction, exothermic reaction, specific heat, and enthalpy.
- Energy in state changes and reactionschem12.1.19 — Calculate and compare the energy involved in changes of state and in chemical reactions.
- Bond energies and reaction energychem12.1.20 — Calculate the changes in energy of chemical reactions using bond energies.
- Potential energy diagramschem12.1.21 — Illustrate changes in energy of chemical reactions using potential energy diagrams.
- Measuring reaction energy experimentallychem12.1.22 — Determine experimentally the changes in energy of chemical reactions.
- Molar enthalpies of combustionchem12.1.23 — Compare the molar enthalpies of several combustion reactions involving organic compounds.
The official wording — 16 outcomes in this unit
- chem12.1.8
design an experiment identifying and controlling major variables
- chem12.1.9
evaluate and select appropriate instruments for collecting evidence and appropriate processes
- chem12.1.10
use library and electronic research tools to collect information on a given topic
- chem12.1.11
select and integrate information from various print and electronic sources
- chem12.1.12
compile and display evidence and information, by hand or computer, in a variety of formats, including diagrams, flow charts, tables, graphs, and scatter plots
- chem12.1.13
apply and assess methods of predicting heats of reaction
- chem12.1.14
propose alternative solutions to a given practical problem, identify the potential strengths and weaknesses of each
- chem12.1.15
identify multiple perspectives that influence a science-related decision o
- chem12.1.16
work cooperatively with team members to develop and carry out a plan
- chem12.1.17
write and balance chemical equations for combustion reactions of alkanes
- chem12.1.18
define endothermic reaction, exothermic reaction, specific heat, enthalpy
- chem12.1.19
calculate and compare the energy involved in changes of state and that in chemical reactions
- chem12.1.20
calculate the changes in energy of various chemical reactions using bond energy, heats of formation and Hess
- chem12.1.21
illustrate changes in energy of various chemical reactions, using potential energy diagrams
- chem12.1.22
determine experimentally the changes in energy of various chemical reactions
- chem12.1.23
compare the molar enthalpies of several combustion reactions involving organic compounds
Unit 2From Solutions to Kinetics to EquilibriumOfficial strand · Strand 2
Reaction rates and dynamic equilibrium: collision theory and rate factors, the concept of equilibrium, and solubility and the factors that shift it, using Le Chatelier's principle.
Solutions, kinetics, and equilibrium
- Developing sampling procedureschem12.2.4 — Develop appropriate sampling procedures.
- Implementing sampling procedureschem12.2.5 — Implement appropriate sampling procedures.
- Compiling and organizing datachem12.2.6 — Compile and organize data using appropriate formats and treatments.
- Classification and nomenclaturechem12.2.7 — Describe and apply classification systems and nomenclatures used in the sciences.
- Reaction ratechem12.2.8 — Identify and discuss the properties and situations in which the rate of reaction is important.
- The concept of equilibriumchem12.2.9 — Define the concept of equilibrium as it pertains to solutions.
- Solubility as equilibriumchem12.2.10 — Explain solubility using the concept of equilibrium.
- Factors affecting solubilitychem12.2.11 — Explain how different factors affect solubility using the concept of equilibrium.
The official wording — 8 outcomes in this unit
- chem12.2.4
develop appropriate sampling procedures
- chem12.2.5
implement appropriate sampling procedures
- chem12.2.6
compile and organize data, using appropriate formats and data treatments to facilitate interpretation of the data
- chem12.2.7
describe and apply classification systems and nomenclatures used in the sciences
- chem12.2.8
identify and discuss the properties and situations in which the rate of reaction is a factor
- chem12.2.9
define the concept of equilibrium as it pertains to solutions
- chem12.2.10
explain solubility, using the concept of equilibrium
- chem12.2.11
explain how different factors affect solubility, using the concept of equilibrium
Unit 3Acids and BasesOfficial strand · Strand 3
Acid-base chemistry: definitions up to Bronsted-Lowry, predicting products, strong vs weak using equilibrium, pH calculations, Le Chatelier, titration and concentration, and indicators.
Prediction and safe technique
- Stating a prediction and hypothesischem12.3.8 — State a prediction and a hypothesis based on available evidence and background information.
- Using instruments accuratelychem12.3.10 — Use instruments effectively and accurately for collecting data.
- Using apparatus safelychem12.3.11 — Select and use apparatus and materials safely.
- WHMIS standardschem12.3.12 — Demonstrate knowledge of WHMIS standards by selecting and applying proper procedures.
- Classification and nomenclature (acids/bases)chem12.3.13 — Describe and apply classification systems and nomenclature used in the sciences.
Graphing and communicating results
- Line of best fitchem12.3.14 — Identify a line of best fit on a scatter plot and interpolate or extrapolate.
- Interpreting data patternschem12.3.15 — Interpret patterns and trends in data and infer or calculate relationships.
- New questions from resultschem12.3.16 — Identify new questions or problems that arise from what was learned.
- Modes of representationchem12.3.17 — Select and use appropriate numeric, symbolic, graphical, and linguistic modes of representation.
- Working cooperatively (acids/bases)chem12.3.18 — Work co-operatively with team members.
Acids, bases, and pH
- Acid-base definitionschem12.3.19 — Describe various acid-base definitions up to the Bronsted-Lowry definition.
- Predicting acid-base productschem12.3.20 — Predict products of acid-base reactions.
- Strong vs weak acids and baseschem12.3.21 — Compare strong and weak acids and bases using the concept of equilibrium.
- Calculating pHchem12.3.22 — Calculate the pH of an acid or a base given its concentration, and vice versa.
- H+ and OH- and Le Chatelierchem12.3.23 — Describe the interactions between H+ and OH- ions using Le Chatelier's principle.
- Concentration by titrationchem12.3.24 — Determine the concentration of an acid or base solution using stoichiometry.
- Acid-base indicatorschem12.3.25 — Explain how acid-base indicators function.
The official wording — 17 outcomes in this unit
- chem12.3.8
state a prediction and a hypothesis based on available evidence and background information
- chem12.3.10
use instruments effectively and accurately for collecting data
- chem12.3.11
select and use apparatus and material safely
- chem12.3.12
demonstrate a knowledge of WHMIS standards by selecting and applying proper techniques for handling and disposing of lab materials
- chem12.3.13
describe and apply classification systems and nomenclature used in the sciences
- chem12.3.14
identify a line of best fit on a scatter plot and interpolate or extrapolate
- chem12.3.15
interpret patterns and trends in data, and infer or calculate linear and non-linear relationships among variables
- chem12.3.16
identify new questions or problems that arise from what was learned
- chem12.3.17
select and use appropriate numeric, symbolic, graphical, and linguistic modes of representation
- chem12.3.18
work co-operatively with team
- chem12.3.19
describe various acid-base definitions up to the Brønsted-Lowry definition
- chem12.3.20
predict products of acid- base reactions
- chem12.3.21
compare strong and weak acids and bases using the concept of equilibrium
- chem12.3.22
calculate the pH of an acid or a base given its concentration, and vice ve
- chem12.3.23
describe the interactions between H+ ions and OH- ions using Le Châtelier
- chem12.3.24
determine the concentration of an acid or base solution using stoichiometry
- chem12.3.25
explain how acid-base indicators function
Unit 4Organic ChemistryOfficial strand · Strand 4
The chemistry of carbon: formulas and diversity, IUPAC naming, isomers, functional-group families, predicting organic reactions, and polymerization.
Investigating organic chemistry
- Defining and delimiting problemschem12.4.11 — Define and delimit problems to facilitate investigation.
- Limits of a classification systemchem12.4.15 — Identify limitations of a given classification system and alternative ways of classifying.
- Evaluating evidence for biaschem12.4.16 — Identify and apply criteria, including the presence of bias, for evaluating evidence.
- Stating a conclusionchem12.4.17 — Provide a statement that addresses the problem or answers the question investigated.
- Communicating ideaschem12.4.19 — Communicate questions, ideas, and intentions and respond to the ideas of others.
- Synthesizing informationchem12.4.20 — Synthesize information from multiple sources or from complex and lengthy texts.
- Defending a positionchem12.4.21 — Develop, present, and defend a position or course of action based on findings.
Organic compounds
- Formulas of organic compoundschem12.4.22 — Illustrate, using chemical formulas, a wide variety of natural and synthetic organic compounds.
- Diversity of organic compoundschem12.4.23 — Explain the large number and diversity of organic compounds with reference to carbon bonding.
- IUPAC namingchem12.4.24 — Write the formula and provide the IUPAC name for a variety of organic compounds.
- Isomerschem12.4.25 — Define isomers and illustrate the structural formulas for a variety of organic compounds.
- Organic familieschem12.4.26 — Classify various organic compounds by determining to which families they belong.
- Predicting organic reactionschem12.4.27 — Write and balance chemical equations to predict the reactions of selected organic compounds.
- Polymerizationchem12.4.28 — Describe processes of polymerization and identify important natural and synthetic polymers.
The official wording — 14 outcomes in this unit
- chem12.4.11
define and delimit problems to facilitate investigation
- chem12.4.15
identify limitations of a given classification system and identify alternative ways of classifying
- chem12.4.16
identify and apply criteria, including the presence of bias, for evaluating
- chem12.4.17
provide a statement that addresses the problem or answers the question investigated
- chem12.4.19
communicate questions, ideas, and intentions, and receive, interpret, understand
- chem12.4.20
synthesize information from multiple sources or from complex and lengthy texts
- chem12.4.21
develop, present, and defend a position or course of action, based on findings
- chem12.4.22
illustrate, using chemical formulas, a wide variety of natural and synthetic compounds that contain carbon
- chem12.4.23
explain the large number and diversity of organic compounds with reference to the unique nature of the carbon atom
- chem12.4.24
write the formula and provide the IUPAC name for a variety of organic compounds
- chem12.4.25
define isomers and illustrate the structural formulas for a variety of organic isomers
- chem12.4.26
classify various organic compounds by determining to which families they belong
- chem12.4.27
write and balance chemical equations to predict the reactions of selected organic compounds
- chem12.4.28
describe processes of polymerization and identify some important natural and synthetic polymers
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