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Chemistry Modules

Acids and Bases: An Introduction - This module provides an intrioduction to acid and base chemistry. The Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry concepts of acids and bases are discussed as well as the pH scale and neutralization reactions.
National Science Education Standard Equivalent:
Physical Science / Beyond the NSES

Atomic Theory I: The Early Days - Modern atomic theory has evolved dramatically from the 19th century view of the atom as a small, solid sphere resembling a billiard ball. This module explores that story: from the discovery of electrons and protons in the late 19th century to the planetary model of the atom in the early 20th century. The module explains the function of subatomic particles as well as their relative size and weight. The concepts of atomic number and atomic mass are introduced.
National Science Education Standard Equivalent:
Physical Science / Structure of Atoms

Atomic Theory II: Ions, Isotopes and Electron Shells - This lesson explains the presence of ions, isotopes and discusses N. Bohr's theory on the quantum behaviour of electrons. This module is the second in a series on atomic structure.
National Science Education Standard Equivalent:
Physical Science / Structure of Atoms

Carbohydrates - This module provides an introduction to the concept of carbohydrates as a macronutrient. The biochemical structure of simple sugars and complex carbohydrates are compared and contrasted.
National Science Education Standard Equivalent:
Life Science / Matter, Energy, and Organization in Living Systems

Chemical Bonding - It introduces the concepts of ionic and covalent bonding. This module is the second in a series on chemical reactions.
National Science Education Standard Equivalent:
Physical Science / Chemical Reactions

Chemical Equations - It discusses the process of equation writing and balancing chemical equations in perspective of the chemical changes that take place during a reaction. This module is the third in a series on chemical reactions.
National Science Education Standard Equivalent:
Physical Science

Chemical Reactions - Exploring the how and why of chemical reactions, this module describes properties of the inert—or “noble”—gases. It also explains how different elements achieve a stable configuration by bonding to fill their valence shells with electrons, resulting in a chemical compound. The difference between exothermic and endothermic reactions is discussed.
National Science Education Standard Equivalent:
Physical Science / Chemical Reactions

Fats and Proteins - This module provides an introdcution to the concepts of fats and proteins. The basic chemical structure of fats as triglycerides is reviewed, and an introduction to protein structure, including the peptide bond is given.
National Science Education Standard Equivalent:
Life Science / Matter, Energy, and Organization in Living Systems

Matter: Atoms from Democritus to Dalton - This lesson introduces theories of the structure of matter from the time of the ancient Greeks, to Dalton's eloquent theory of the early 19th century. This module serves as the first in a series on atomic structure.
National Science Education Standard Equivalent:
Physical Science / Structure and Properties of Matter

Matter: States of Matter - This module introduces Kinetic Molecular Theory and the states of matter and describes the process of phase transitions in matter.
National Science Education Standard Equivalent:
Physical Science / Interactions of Energy and Matter

Nuclear Chemistry: An Introduction - Beginning with the work of Marie Curie and others, this module traces the development of nuclear chemistry. It describes different types of radiation: alpha, beta, and gamma. The module then applies the principle of half-life to radioactive decay and explains the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
National Science Education Standard Equivalent:
Physical Science / Beyond the NSES

Organic Chemistry: An Introduction - An introduction to the diverse chemistry of carbon including basic hydrocarbon nomenclature.
National Science Education Standard Equivalent:
Physical Science / Beyond the NSES

The Mole: Its History and Use - This lesson is an introduction to the history and use of the scientific concept of the mole.
National Science Education Standard Equivalent:
Physical Science / Structure and Properties of Matter

The Periodic Table of Elements - This module introduces D. Mendeleev's theories and the modern Periodic Table. Electron configuration as a function of table placement is discussed.
National Science Education Standard Equivalent:
Physical Science / Structure of Atoms

Water: Properties and Behavior - This module provides an introduction to the chemical properties of water. The dipole across the molecule, hydrogen bonding, surface tension,and solvation are all introduced.
National Science Education Standard Equivalent:
Physical Science / Structure and Properties of Matter