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Explore the Atomic World

Matter and Energy in Our World
Building Blocks of Chemistry
Chemical Reactions
Solutions and Equilibrium
Energy Flow in Chemical Systems
01

Unveiling the Power of Matter and Energy

  • Basic Concepts of Matter and Energy
  • Measurements
02

Atoms, Molecules
and Ions

  • Atomic Theory and the Periodic Table
  • Compounds and Chemical Formulas
  • Exploration: Do you really want to drink that? The elements of water.
03

Electronic Structure and Periodic Properties

  • Electromagnetic Energy and the Bohr Model of the Atom
  • Quantum Theory
  • Periodic Properties
  • Exploration: What’s the world made of? Unlocking secrets with spectroscopy.
04

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry

  • Ionic and Covalent Bonding
  • Lewis Structures
  • Molecular Structure and Polarity
  • Advanced Theories of Covalent Bonding
  • Climate Exploration 4
05

Composition
of Substances

  • Mole Calculations
  • Aqueous Solutions
  • Exploration: Is the town toxic? Quantifying concentrations of lead.
  • Composition of Substances and Solutions Unit.
06

Reactions and
Stoichiometry

  • Chemical Reactions and Equations
  • Chemical Reactions Stoichiometry
07

Gases

  • Gas Laws
  • Stoichiometry of Gases
  • The Kinetic-Molecular Theory
08

Thermochemistry

  • Introduction to Energy
  • Calorimetry
  • Enthalpy
  • Exploration: What’s our next big energy source?
09

Liquids and Solids

  • Intermolecular Forces
  • Phase Changes
  • The Solid State of Matter
  • Exploration: What’s our next big energy source?
10

Solutions

  • Solubility
  • Colligative Properties

* REAL CHEM Student Study, May, 2024. n=279

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01

Chemical Kinetics

  • Page: Introduction to Kinetics
  • Module 1: Reaction Rates
  • Module 2: Rate Laws
  • Module 3: Reaction Mechanisms
  • Page: Exploration: Catalyst in the Clouds
  • Page: Unit Key Equations and Key Terms
  • Page: Chemical Kinetics Unit Checkpoint 
02

Chemical Equilibrium

  • Page: Introduction to Chemical Equilibrium
  • Module 4: Concepts of Chemical Equilibrium 
  • Module 5: Le Châtelier’s Principle 
  • Module 6: Equilibrium Calculations
  • Page: Exploration: Let’s Get the Lead Out!
  • Page: Unit Key Equations and Key Terms 
  • Page: Chemical Equilibrium Unit Checkpoint 
03

Acids and Bases

  • Page: Introduction to Acids and Bases
  • Module 7: Defining and Measuring Acids and Bases
  • Module 8: Strong and Weak Acids and Bases
  • Page: Exploration: Proton Power! pH and Protein Structure
  • Page: Unit Key Equations and Key Terms
  • Page: Acids and Bases Unit Checkpoint
04

Applications of Aqueous Equilibrium

  • Page: Introduction to Applications of Aqueous Equilibrium 
  • Module 9: Buffers 
  • Module 10: Titrations
  • Module 11: Solubility and Complex Ion Equilibria
  • Page: Unit Key Equations and Key Terms
  • Page: Applications of Aqueous Equilibrium Unit Checkpoint 
05

Thermodynamics and Energy → What Drives a Reaction?

  • Page: Introduction to Thermodynamics
  • Module 12: The Second Law of Thermodynamics
  • Module 13: Free Energy 
  • Page: Unit Key Equations and Key Terms 
  • Page: Thermodynamics Unit Checkpoint 
06

Electrochemistry

  • Page: Introduction to Electrochemistry
  • Module 14: Foundational Concepts of Electrochemistry
  • Module 15: Galvanic Cells 
  • Module 16: Other Applications of Electrochemistry
  • Page: Unit Key Equations and Key Terms
  • Page: Electrochemistry Unit Checkpoint 
07

Nuclear Chemistry

  • Page: Introduction to Nuclear Chemistry
  • Module 17: Nuclear Reactions and Equations
  • Module 18: Applications of Nuclear Chemistry
  • Page: Unit Key Equations and Key Terms
  • Page: Nuclear Chemistry Unit Checkpoint 
08

Transition Metals and Coordination Chemistry

  • Page: Introduction to Transition Metals and Coordination Chemistry
  • Module 19: Occurrence, Preparation, and Properties of Transition Metals
  • Module 20: Coordination Chemistry of Transition Metals
  • Module 21: Spectroscopic and Magnetic Properties of Coordination Compounds
  • Page: Exploration: Dazzling d-Orbitals
  • Page: Unit Key Equations and Key Terms
  • Page: Transition Metals and Coordination Chemistry Unit Checkpoint
09

Appendix (REAL CHEM II)

  • Page: Specific Heats of Common Substances
  • Page: Solution for Large K
  • Page: Solution for Small K
  • Page: Ka Values of Common Weak Acids
  • Page: Kb Values of Common Weak Bases
  • Page: Solubility Products
  • Page: Titration
  • Page: Acid-Base Chemistry of Butterfly Tea and the Ocean
  • Page: Formation Constants for Complex Ions
  • Page: Standard Reduction Potentials
  • Page: Thermodynamic Properties
10

Appendix : PhET Simulations (REAL CHEM II)

  • Page: Gas Properties PhET Simulation
  • Page: Reactions and Rates PhET Simulation
  • Page: Acid-Base Solutions Introduction PhET Simulation
  • Page: pH Scale PhET Simulation
  • Page: Concentration PhET Simulation
  • Page: Salts and Solubility PhET Simulation
  • Page: Build a Nucleus PhET Simulation
  • Page: Radioactive Dating Game PhET Simulation
11

Glossary (REAL CHEM II)

  • Glossary (REAL CHEM II)
12

Instructor only resources (REAL CHEM II)

  • Page: In-class slide decks
  • Page: In-Class Active Learning Activities
  • Page: Learning objectives by module REAL CHEM II
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01

Unveiling the Power of Matter and Energy

  • Basic Concepts of Matter and Energy
  • Measurements
02

Unit 2: Atoms, Molecules and Ions

  • Atomic Theory and the Periodic Table
  • Compounds and Chemical Formulas
  • Exploration: Do you really want to drink that? The elements of water.
03

Electronic Structure and Periodic Properties

  • Electromagnetic Energy and the Bohr Model of the Atom
  • Quantum Theory
  • Periodic Properties
  • Exploration: What’s the World Made Of? Unlocking Secrets with Spectroscopy
04

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry

  • Ionic and Covalent Bonding
  • Lewis Structures
  • Molecular Structure and Polarity
  • Advanced Theories of Covalent Bonding
  • Exploration: Decoding the Mystery of Greenhouse Molecules
05

Composition
of Substances

  • Mole Calculations
  • Aqueous Solutions
  • Exploration: Is the Town Toxic? Quantifying Concentrations of Lead.
06

Reactions and
Stoichiometry

  • Chemical Reactions and Equations
  • Chemical Reactions Stoichiometry
  • Exploration: Driving Down Greenhouse Emissions
07

Gases

  • Gas Laws
  • Stoichiometry of Gases
  • The Kinetic-Molecular Theory
08

Thermochemistry

  • Introduction to Energy
  • Calorimetry
  • Enthalpy
  • Exploration: What’s Our Next Big Energy Source?
09

Liquids and Solids

  • Intermolecular Forces
  • Phase Changes
  • The Solid State of Matter
10

Solutions

  • Solubility
  • Colligative Properties
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