Middle School Chemistry

Metals and non metals Transition metals Noble gases Trends, periods, and groups

States and properties of matter Electron configuration and valency Diffusion Atomic structure

Acids and bases Neutral solutions Acid/base reactions, pH and indicators Formation of salts Reactivity series Redox reactions Corrosion Electrochemical cell Uses of salts Extraction of metals

Alkanes, alkenes, alcohols Structural formulae: carboxylic acids and esters

Fractional distillation of crude oil Solutions, colloids, and suspension Ions Filtration, distillation, chromatography Alloys

Atmospheric composition Emissions and environmental implications Characteristics of gases Extraction

Structure and bonding Properties of elements and compounds Chemical formulas Chemical reactions and the conservation of mass Balancing equations The mole concept and chemical calculations Chemical reaction kinetics (rates, and factors affecting rates/collision theory) Equilibria/reversible reactions Energy changes in reactions Endothermic and exothermic reactions Combustion of fuels