Elements, Chemicals, and Reactions

Chemistry is often called the central science because it connects the physical world to the biological systems that sustain life. In this course, we will build a strong foundation in the structure and behavior of matter, starting with the arrangement of electrons in atoms and moving through the periodic trends that govern element properties, the formation of chemical compounds, and the transformations that occur in chemical reactions. By the end of this course, students will be able to explain the electronic structure of atoms, interpret periodic trends, write and name chemical formulas, and apply stoichiometric principles to solve problems related to chemical quantities.