Course Description: As young voyagers leave planet Earth in search of a new place to live, they encounter many problems they must solve through the application of chemistry principles. In this course offered via the Web, students solve problems dealing with food, transportation, energy, atmosphere, and shelter and clothing. They gain information about matter, the structure of atoms and molecules, elements and compounds, the periodic table, chemical reactions, and the behavior of gases. They learn how to balance equations, calculate empirical and molecular formulas, and determine molar mass.

At the end of each module, students demonstrate their understanding of the chemistry concepts presented by using them to solve specific problems. The projects include both a research section and a report of a virtual experiment. Basic computer skills are recommended.

Course Contents:
Students will learn about:

• Atomic architecture
• The periodic table
• Bonding and bond energy
• Moles/molality
• Mass ratios
• Colligative properties
• Chemical reactions
• Balancing equations
• Calorimetry
• Fission and fusion
• VSEPR
• Gas laws
• Polymers

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