The summer assignment is a required part of this course. Testing on this assignment will begin on the first day of the fall-term. Please do not put it off until the last minute : )

Summer assignment:

Read Chapter 1: Introduction: Matter and Measurement. Review measuring techniques, factor-label method for conversions, significant figures.

Brown and LeMay  problems:  1.1, 1.4, 1.8, 1.11, 1.15, 1.19, 1.27, 1.33, 1.43, 1.53, 

Read Chapter 2: Atoms molecules and Ions. Review atoms, ions, periodic table, valences, formulas and naming (nomenclature). Memorize ions on the AP Ions List.  (Color code ion flash cards by charge???) Know Rutherford's Gold Foil experiment.

Brown and LeMay  problems:   2.2, 2.4, 2.11, 2.25, 2.29, 2.37, 2.41, 2.55, 2.59, 2.65, 2.69, 

Read Chapter 3: Stoichiometry: Calculations with chemical formulas and equations: Weighing by counting, the mole, Avogadro's number, percent composition, empirical formulas, balancing equations, limiting reagent. Know how to calculate emprical formulas.

Brown and LeMay  problems 3.1, 3.5, 3.11, 3.15, 3.19, 3.21, 3.35, 3.39, 3.43, 3.51, 3.59, 3.63, 3.67, 3.69, 3.71