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Differentiate between physical and chemical properties and changes,
and between elements, compounds, and mixtures. (I)
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Compare levels of air pollution in other countries of the world to the
problem in the U.S. (I)
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Describe the basic structure of the atom and draw Lewis structures for
atoms or simple molecules. (I, III)
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Use appropriate chemical terminology and conventions to interpret
symbols and formulas, balance chemical equations, name and write
formulas for common inorganic compounds, and identify various types of
chemical reactions. (I, IV)
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Predict shapes of simple molecules (I, III)
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Perform calculations involving the metric system, scientific notation,
the mole concept, and concentration terms including molarity, percent,
ppm, and ppb. (I, II, III, VI)
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Describe how the ozone layer protects the earth and how CFC's deplete
the ozone layer. (II)
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Compare the seriousness of ozone depletion to global warming in
various countries of the world. (II, III)
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Define energy and entropy and explain their relationship to matter.
(II, III, IV)
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Use the concepts of energy and entropy to discuss the chemistry of the
ozone layer and the availability of energy from fossil fuels. (II,
III, IV)
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Describe the causes and implications of global warming. (III)
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Describe the carbon cycle and the water cycle and their global impact.
(III, IV)
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Describe approaches to alternative use of fossil fuels in the U.S. and
in other parts of the world. (IV)
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Classify substances as acids or bases, and define the pH scale of
measuring relative acidity. (IV)
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Describe the properties of water and aqueous solutions in terms of
their composition and structure. (IV, V)
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Describe the distribution of water globally and the availability of
fresh water. (V)
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Give examples of transnational problems of acid rain. (VI)
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