Chemistry, Grade 12 (CHM621A)

Analysing the development of a chemical technology

I can analyse how a chemistry-related technology was designed and developed over time.

Safe laboratory protocols and WHMIS

I can work safely in the chemistry lab and interpret WHMIS labels.

Collecting and analysing data

I can choose and apply appropriate techniques and technologies to collect and analyse chemistry data.

Measurement uncertainty and error propagation

I can express, use, and propagate measurement uncertainty in senior chemistry calculations.

Evaluating phenomena with argumentation

I can build a scientific argument using claim, evidence, and reasoning.

Designing a controlled experiment

I can design an experiment that identifies and controls its major variables.

Communicating plans, data, and results

I can communicate my chemistry plans, data, and results clearly and conventionally.

Evaluating the risks and benefits of a technology

I can evaluate, from multiple perspectives, the risks and benefits of a chemical technology.

Thermochemistry terms and the first law

I can use thermochemistry terms and apply the first law of thermodynamics.

Specific heat capacity and temperature change

I can use q = mcΔt to find the heat of a temperature change.

Molar enthalpy, heating curves, and change of state

I can use q = nΔH and heating curves to find the energy of a change of state.

Potential-energy diagrams and thermochemical equations

I can represent reaction energy with potential-energy diagrams and thermochemical equations.

Calorimetry, bond energies, and Hess's Law

I can find reaction energy using calorimetry, bond energies, heats of formation, and Hess's Law.

Molarity of solutions

I can calculate the molarity of a solution and prepare a stock solution.

Dilutions and standard curves

I can perform a dilution and use a standard curve to find an unknown concentration.

Collision theory and factors affecting reaction rate

I can use collision theory to explain what changes a reaction's rate.

Reaction mechanisms and catalysts

I can describe a reaction mechanism and a catalyst's role in it.

Equilibrium and the equilibrium constant expression

I can explain chemical equilibrium and write an equilibrium constant expression.

Kc calculations with ICE tables

I can calculate Kc and use an ICE table to find equilibrium concentrations.

Le Chatelier's Principle and predicting shifts

I can predict how an equilibrium shifts using Le Chatelier's Principle and Q versus Keq.

Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry definitions

I can describe the Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry definitions of acids and bases.

Classifying and naming acids and bases

I can classify and name acids and bases from their formula and characteristics.

Proton transfer and conjugate acid-base pairs

I can complete a proton-transfer reaction and identify the conjugate acid-base pairs.

Strong and weak acids and Ka/Kb

I can distinguish strong from weak acids and bases and write Ka and Kb expressions.

pH, pOH, and Kw calculations

I can calculate pH and pOH and relate them using Kw.

Evaluating weak acid-base equilibria

I can evaluate a weak acid-base equilibrium with an ICE table.

Titrations, indicators, and titration curves

I can perform titration calculations and interpret titration curves and indicators.

Redox definitions and oxidation numbers

I can define redox terms and assign oxidation numbers.

Identifying oxidizing and reducing agents

I can identify the oxidizing and reducing agents and tell a redox reaction from a non-redox one.

Balancing redox in neutral solution

I can balance a neutral-solution redox reaction by the half-reaction method.

Balancing redox in acidic and basic solution

I can balance a redox reaction in acidic or basic solution.

Structure and function of an electrochemical cell

I can describe how an electrochemical cell works and write its cell notation.

Cell potential and spontaneity

I can calculate a cell potential and judge whether a redox reaction is spontaneous.