Unit Objectives for Differentiated Chemistry

Unit I:  Introduction to Chemistry

Chapter 1.  Introduction:  Matter and Measurement

1.   Describe why Chemistry is called the central science.

2.      Differentiate between quantitative & qualitative observations and interpretations

3.      Use the scientific method as a model for designing a research experiment (A Closer Look p.13)

4.      Differentiate between elements, mixtures and compounds by using physical & chemical properties and physical & chemical changes.

a. Design a scheme for correlating elemental names and their symbols

5.      List the SI Units for the 7 standard measures and common metric system prefixes and meanings

6.      Describe what certainty and uncertainty in measurements means by using significant figures

7.      Convert a measurement from one unit to another using dimensional analysis and sig figs

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