AB--Alberta Program of Studies
20-A.1: describe the role of modelling, evidence and theory in explaining and understanding the structure, chemical bonding and properties of ionic compounds.
1.1.1.2: Skills
20-A.1.2: Performing and Recording
20-A1.2s: conduct investigations into relationships among observable variables and use a broad range of tools and techniques to gather and record data and information
20-A1.2s.1: draw electron dot diagrams
20-A1.2s.2: build models of ionic solids
20-A1.2s.4: use the periodic table to make predictions about bonding and nomenclature
Covalent Bonds
Electron Configuration
Ionic Bonds
20-A.1.3: Analyzing and Interpreting
20-A1.3s: analyze data and apply mathematical and conceptual models to develop and assess possible solutions
20-A1.3s.2: use data from various sources to predict the strength of bonds between ions
20-A.1.4: Communication and Teamwork
20-A1.4s: work collaboratively in addressing problems and apply the skills and conventions of science in communicating information and ideas and in assessing results
20-A1.4s.1: use appropriate Système international (SI) units, fundamental and derived units and significant digits
Unit Conversions 2 - Scientific Notation and Significant Digits
20-A.2: describe the role of modelling, evidence and theory in explaining and understanding the structure, chemical bonding and properties of molecular substances.
1.1.2.1: Science, Technology and Society (STS)
20-A2.2sts: explain that scientific knowledge and theories develop through hypotheses, the collection of evidence, investigation and the ability to provide explanations
20-A2.2sts.1: relate chemical properties to predicted intermolecular bonding by investigating melting and boiling points
1.1.2.2: Skills
20-A.2.2: Performing and Recording
20-A2.2s: conduct investigations into relationships among observable variables and use a broad range of tools and techniques to gather and record data and information
20-A2.2s.1: build models depicting the structure of simple covalent molecules, including selected organic compounds
20-A.2.4: Communication and Teamwork
20-A2.4s: work collaboratively in addressing problems and apply the skills and conventions of science in communicating information and ideas and in assessing results
20-A2.4s.1: analyze and evaluate, objectively, models and graphs constructed by others
Determining a Spring Constant
Seasons Around the World
20-B.1: explain molecular behaviour, using models of the gaseous state of matter.
2.1.1.1: Science, Technology and Society (STS)
20-B1.2sts: explain that the goal of science is knowledge about the natural world
20-B1.2sts.1: describe examples of natural phenomena and processes and products (such as breathing, diffusion, weather, hot air balloons, scuba diving equipment, automobile air bags, gas turbines and internal combustion engines) that illustrate the properties of gases.
Boyle's Law and Charles's Law
Diffusion
2.1.1.2: Skills
20-B.1.1: Initiating and Planning
20-B1.1s: formulate questions about observed relationships and plan investigations of questions, ideas, problems and issues
20-B1.1s.1: state hypotheses and make predictions based on information about the pressure, temperature and volume of a gas
20-B.1.2: Performing and Recording
20-B1.2s: conduct investigations into relationships among observable variables and use a broad range of tools and techniques to gather and record data and information
20-B1.2s.1: perform an experiment, in which variables are identified and controlled, to illustrate gas laws
20-B1.2s.2: use thermometers, balances and other measuring devices effectively to collect data on gases
20-B.1.3: Analyzing and Interpreting
20-B1.3s: analyze data and apply mathematical and conceptual models to develop and assess possible solutions
20-B1.3s.1: graph and analyze experimental data that relate pressure and temperature to gas volume
20-B1.3s.2: identify the limitations of measurement
Unit Conversions 2 - Scientific Notation and Significant Digits
20-C.1: investigate solutions, describing their physical and chemical properties
3.1.1.2: Skills
20-C.1.1: Initiating and Planning
20-C1.1s: formulate questions about observed relationships and plan investigations of questions, ideas, problems and issues
20-C1.1s.2: design a procedure to determine the concentration of a solution containing a solid solute
20-C.1.2: Performing and Recording
20-C1.2s: conduct investigations into relationships among observable variables and use a broad range of tools and techniques to gather and record data and information
20-C1.2s.2: perform an experiment to determine the concentration of a solution
20-C1.2s.4: perform an investigation to determine the solubility of a solute in a saturated solution
20-C.1.3: Analyzing and Interpreting
20-C1.3s: analyze data and apply mathematical and conceptual models to develop and assess possible solutions
20-C1.3s.1: use experimental data to determine the concentration of a solution
20-C.2: describe acidic and basic solutions qualitatively and quantitatively.
3.1.2.1: Science, Technology and Society (STS)
20-C2.2sts: explain that technological problems often require multiple solutions that involve different designs, materials and processes and that have both intended and unintended consequences
20-C2.2sts.1: provide examples of processes and products that use knowledge of acid and base chemistry (the pulp and paper industry, the petrochemical industry, food preparation and preservation, cleaning aids, sulfuric acid in car batteries, treating accidental acid or base spills using neutralization and dilution)
3.1.2.2: Skills
20-C.2.1: Initiating and Planning
20-C2.1s: formulate questions about observed relationships and plan investigations of questions, ideas, problems and issues
20-C2.1s.2: design an experiment to differentiate between weak and strong acids and between weak and strong bases
20-C.2.2: Performing and Recording
20-C2.2s: conduct investigations into relationships among observable variables and use a broad range of tools and techniques to gather and record data and information
20-C2.2s.1: construct a table or graph to compare pH and hydronium ion concentration, illustrating that as the hydronium ion concentration increases, the pH decreases
20-C2.2s.2: use a pH meter to determine the acidity and/or alkalinity of a solution
20-C.2.3: Analyzing and Interpreting
20-C2.3s: analyze data and apply mathematical and conceptual models to develop and assess possible solutions
20-C2.3s.1: use indicators to determine the pH for a variety of solutions
20-D.1: explain how balanced chemical equations indicate the quantitative relationships between reactants and products involved in chemical changes
4.1.1.1: Science, Technology and Society (STS)
20-D1.1sts: explain that the products of technology are devices, systems and processes that meet given needs; however, these products cannot solve all problems
20-D1.1sts.1: analyze the chemical reactions involved in various industrial and commercial processes and products that use stoichiometric and chemical principles:
20-D1.1sts.1.c: fuel combustion
4.1.1.2: Skills
20-D.1.1: Initiating and Planning
20-D1.1s: formulate questions about observed relationships and plan investigations of questions, ideas, problems and issues
20-D1.1s.1: plan and predict states, products and theoretical yields for chemical reactions
Equilibrium and Concentration
Limiting Reactants
20-D.1.2: Performing and Recording
20-D1.2s: conduct investigations into relationships among observable variables and use a broad range of tools and techniques to gather and record data and information
20-D1.2s.1: translate word equations for chemical reactions into chemical equations, including states of matter for the products and reactants
20-D1.2s.2: balance chemical equations for chemical reactions, using lowest whole-number coefficients
Balancing Chemical Equations
Chemical Equations
20-D.1.3: Analyzing and Interpreting
20-D1.3s: analyze data and apply mathematical and conceptual models to develop and assess possible solutions
20-D1.3s.1: interpret stoichiometric ratios from chemical reaction equations
Chemical Equations
Limiting Reactants
Stoichiometry
20-D1.3s.2: perform calculations to determine theoretical yields
20-D.2: use stoichiometry in quantitative analysis.
4.1.2.1: Science, Technology and Society (STS)
20-D2.1sts: explain that scientific knowledge may lead to the development of new technologies, and new technologies may lead to or facilitate scientific discovery
20-D2.1sts.1: describe how industries apply principles of stoichiometry to minimize waste and maximize yield
20-D2.2sts: explain how the appropriateness, risks and benefits of technologies need to be assessed for each potential application from a variety of perspectives, including sustainability
20-D2.2sts.1: assess the significance of specific by-products from industrial, commercial and household chemical reactions
Chemical Equations
Equilibrium and Concentration
4.1.2.2: Skills
20-D.2.1: Initiating and Planning
20-D2.1s: formulate questions about observed relationships and plan investigations of questions, ideas, problems and issues
20-D2.1s.1: design a procedure, using crystallization, filtration or titration, to determine the concentration of a solution
20-D2.1s.3: predict the approximate equivalence point for a strong monoprotic acid–strong monoprotic base titration and select an appropriate indicator
20-D.2.2: Performing and Recording
20-D2.2s: conduct investigations into relationships between and among observable variables and use a broad range of tools and techniques to gather and record data and information
20-D2.2s.1: perform a titration to determine the concentration of an acid or a base restricted to strong monoprotic acid–strong monoprotic base combinations
20-D2.2s.2: use probes and software to collect titration data
20-D.2.3: Analyzing and Interpreting
20-D2.3s: analyze data and apply mathematical and conceptual models to develop and assess possible solutions
20-D2.3s.1: calculate theoretical and actual yield and percent yield and error, and account for discrepancies between the theoretical and actual yields
20-D2.3s.3: graph and analyze titration curves for acid-base experiments restricted to strong monoprotic acid–strong monoprotic base combinations
Correlation last revised: 11/17/2022