IB Chemistry 1 (SL)

This course provides a general introduction to chemistry. The topics of study include atomic structure, ionic and covalent compounds, chemical equations, stoichiometry, gases, solutions, organic chemistry, and acids and bases. Students develop experimental design skills to collect and analyze data using graphical and statistical methods. Students will design and conduct experimental research projects and will have an emphasis on qualitative and quantitative study of substances and the changes they undergo. Laboratory investigations form a major component of the course as well as mathematical applications of stoichiometry in problem solving. All students must maintain a portfolio of laboratory work that is submitted to the IB examiners. IB Chemistry 1 meets the course requirements of Chemistry 1. This course has an associated Standards of Learning (SOL) test. Students will participate in this test only when they have not yet earned sufficient credit for graduation and/or satisfied federal testing requirements.