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Curriculum expectations
Big ideas:
Overall Expectations
Big ideas:
- Students will be able to predict the structure of different type of ions and molecules based on the VSEPR shapes.
- Students will learn to write electron configurations in order to explain the complex orbits around the nucleus.
- Students should be able determine the type of intermolecular forces that occur between molecules, determine a molecule’s polarizability, estimate boiling points, vaporization temperature and solubility.
- Quantum theory and atomic structure has resulted in numerous innovations used in society.
Overall Expectations
- Assess the benefits to society and evaluate the environmental impact of products and technologies that apply principles related to the structure and properties of matter.
- Investigate the molecular shapes and physical properties of various types of matter.
- Demonstrate an understanding of atomic structure and chemical bonding, and how they relate to the physical properties of ionic, molecular, covalent network, and metallic substances.