Chemistry curriculum

A chemistry sequence built from general chemistry into AP-style equilibrium and thermodynamics, then an organic chemistry extension.

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Chemistry curriculum

A chemistry sequence built from general chemistry into AP-style equilibrium and thermodynamics, then an organic chemistry extension.

Pacing

10 units, 30-40 weeks self-paced

Units

10 unit sequence

Practice

20 checked answers

Support

Self-paced or tutor-guided

Outcomes

Use atomic, molecular, and particulate models to explain observations.
Solve quantitative chemistry problems with units and chemical meaning.
Build enough organic chemistry structure and mechanism fluency for college readiness.

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Unit sequence

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01
Matter, measurement, and atomic structure
- Classify matter and measurements.
- Use isotopes, atomic models, and electron configuration.
Practice: Write an atomic-structure explanation for a periodic trend.
Original practice checks
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2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Chemistry unit "Matter, measurement, and atomic structure"?
Compare ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding.Use isotopes, atomic models, and electron configuration.Use Lewis structures, VSEPR, polarity, and intermolecular forces.Classify matter and measurements.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Matter, measurement, and atomic structure" before asking a tutor for help?
Skip the unit and start a new subject.Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.Write an atomic-structure explanation for a periodic trend.Watch videos without writing or solving anything.
02
Bonding and molecular structure
- Compare ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding.
- Use Lewis structures, VSEPR, polarity, and intermolecular forces.
Practice: Predict properties from structure and justify with particle-level reasoning.
Original practice checks
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2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Chemistry unit "Bonding and molecular structure"?
Use isotopes, atomic models, and electron configuration.Classify matter and measurements.Use Lewis structures, VSEPR, polarity, and intermolecular forces.Compare ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Bonding and molecular structure" before asking a tutor for help?
Predict properties from structure and justify with particle-level reasoning.Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.Watch videos without writing or solving anything.Skip the unit and start a new subject.
03
Stoichiometry and reactions
- Balance equations and use mole ratios.
- Classify precipitation, acid-base, gas-forming, and redox reactions.
Practice: Solve a limiting-reactant lab-style problem with units at every step.
Original practice checks
Answer in PeerTutor, then use the explanation or bring the miss to a tutor.
2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Chemistry unit "Stoichiometry and reactions"?
Compare ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding.Classify matter and measurements.Use isotopes, atomic models, and electron configuration.Balance equations and use mole ratios.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Stoichiometry and reactions" before asking a tutor for help?
Watch videos without writing or solving anything.Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.Skip the unit and start a new subject.Solve a limiting-reactant lab-style problem with units at every step.
04
Solutions, gases, and mixtures
- Use molarity, dilution, gas laws, and partial pressure.
- Explain solution formation and separation methods.
Practice: Design a dilution and calculate expected concentration.
Original practice checks
Answer in PeerTutor, then use the explanation or bring the miss to a tutor.
2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Chemistry unit "Solutions, gases, and mixtures"?
Classify matter and measurements.Explain solution formation and separation methods.Use isotopes, atomic models, and electron configuration.Compare ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Solutions, gases, and mixtures" before asking a tutor for help?
Watch videos without writing or solving anything.Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.Design a dilution and calculate expected concentration.Skip the unit and start a new subject.
05
Thermochemistry
- Use calorimetry, enthalpy, Hess's law, and bond energy.
- Track system and surroundings energy changes.
Practice: Analyze an energy diagram and calculate reaction enthalpy two ways.
Original practice checks
Answer in PeerTutor, then use the explanation or bring the miss to a tutor.
2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Chemistry unit "Thermochemistry"?
Compare ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding.Use isotopes, atomic models, and electron configuration.Classify matter and measurements.Use calorimetry, enthalpy, Hess's law, and bond energy.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Thermochemistry" before asking a tutor for help?
Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.Skip the unit and start a new subject.Analyze an energy diagram and calculate reaction enthalpy two ways.Watch videos without writing or solving anything.
06
Kinetics
- Interpret rate laws and reaction mechanisms.
- Use activation energy and catalysts.
Practice: Infer a rate law from data and test a proposed mechanism.
Original practice checks
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2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Chemistry unit "Kinetics"?
Compare ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding.Classify matter and measurements.Use isotopes, atomic models, and electron configuration.Use activation energy and catalysts.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Kinetics" before asking a tutor for help?
Skip the unit and start a new subject.Infer a rate law from data and test a proposed mechanism.Watch videos without writing or solving anything.Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.
07
Equilibrium, acids, and bases
- Use equilibrium constants and Le Chatelier's principle.
- Calculate pH, buffers, titrations, and solubility equilibria.
Practice: Write a complete equilibrium table and interpret the result chemically.
Original practice checks
Answer in PeerTutor, then use the explanation or bring the miss to a tutor.
2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Chemistry unit "Equilibrium, acids, and bases"?
Use isotopes, atomic models, and electron configuration.Use equilibrium constants and Le Chatelier's principle.Compare ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding.Classify matter and measurements.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Equilibrium, acids, and bases" before asking a tutor for help?
Skip the unit and start a new subject.Watch videos without writing or solving anything.Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.Write a complete equilibrium table and interpret the result chemically.
08
Thermodynamics and electrochemistry
- Use entropy, Gibbs free energy, and electrochemical cells.
- Connect spontaneity, equilibrium, and cell potential.
Practice: Predict whether a reaction is favorable under changed conditions.
Original practice checks
Answer in PeerTutor, then use the explanation or bring the miss to a tutor.
2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Chemistry unit "Thermodynamics and electrochemistry"?
Use isotopes, atomic models, and electron configuration.Compare ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding.Classify matter and measurements.Connect spontaneity, equilibrium, and cell potential.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Thermodynamics and electrochemistry" before asking a tutor for help?
Watch videos without writing or solving anything.Skip the unit and start a new subject.Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.Predict whether a reaction is favorable under changed conditions.
09
Organic structure and stereochemistry
- Use functional groups, nomenclature, resonance, acidity, and stereochemistry.
- Draw and interpret bond-line structures.
Practice: Classify a set of organic molecules by functional group and stereochemical relationship.
Original practice checks
Answer in PeerTutor, then use the explanation or bring the miss to a tutor.
2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Chemistry unit "Organic structure and stereochemistry"?
Compare ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding.Use functional groups, nomenclature, resonance, acidity, and stereochemistry.Classify matter and measurements.Use isotopes, atomic models, and electron configuration.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Organic structure and stereochemistry" before asking a tutor for help?
Classify a set of organic molecules by functional group and stereochemical relationship.Watch videos without writing or solving anything.Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.Skip the unit and start a new subject.
10
Organic reactions and spectroscopy
- Compare substitution, elimination, addition, carbonyl, and aromatic reactions.
- Use IR, NMR, and mass spectrometry evidence.
Practice: Propose a short reaction pathway and justify it with mechanism arrows and spectroscopy clues.
Original practice checks
Answer in PeerTutor, then use the explanation or bring the miss to a tutor.
2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Chemistry unit "Organic reactions and spectroscopy"?
Use IR, NMR, and mass spectrometry evidence.Compare ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding.Classify matter and measurements.Use isotopes, atomic models, and electron configuration.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Organic reactions and spectroscopy" before asking a tutor for help?
Propose a short reaction pathway and justify it with mechanism arrows and spectroscopy clues.Watch videos without writing or solving anything.Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.Skip the unit and start a new subject.