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Topic 1 Learning
Objectives Be able to: Define, compare and contrast, classify, differentiate, put in order, predict using, identify correct and incorrect examples of, identify correct and incorrect interpretations of, identify correct and incorrect applications of…the following terms: chemistry Compare and contrast the major branches of chemistry Analyze experimental methods for adherence to correct use of the scientific method Analyze
and criticize experimental design Create
an appropriate experimental design Design
experiments Identify
the variables in an experiment Design
ways to control variables Analyze
the results of an experiment or series of experiments Describe
when the results of a series of experiments would best be summarized in a law, a
model, or a theory Apply the three basic laws of chemistry Identify and distinguish between physical and chemical changes Identify intensive and extensive properties Create or apply an appropriate method to convert an extensive property into an intensive property Identify physical and chemical properties Identify, differentiate, and distinguish among elements, compounds, and mixtures Identify homogenous and heterogeneous mixtures Create an appropriate procedure to separate a given mixture Identify the limits of precision in a set of measurements Identify types of error, their causes, and their effects on measurements Identify and use significant digits in calculations Use the college rule of rounding for fives Know and apply the important SI prefixes Convert among the SI units using memorized conversion factors Perform temperature conversions Perform calculations involving density Apply the three steps in solving a problem using dimensional analysis, including the use of a “map,” “cattycornering” the units, and the “big, long line” Perform multiple step conversions Perform ratio conversions Perform cubic volume to volume conversions
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