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GOB Chemistry Syllabus and Study Guide

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What is Chemistry?

The Scientific Method

Scientific Notation

SI Units (Simplified)

Metric Prefixes

Significant Figures (Simplified)

Significant Figures: Precision in Measurements

Significant Figures: In Calculations

Conversion Factors (Simplified)

Dimensional Analysis

Density

Classification of Matter

States of Matter

Physical & Chemical Changes

Chemical Properties

Physical Properties

Temperature (Simplified)

Nature of Energy

Heat Capacity

Heating and Cooling Curves

The Atom (Simplified)

Subatomic Particles (Simplified)

Isotopes

Atomic Mass (Conceptual)

Periodic Table: Element Symbols

Periodic Table: Classifications

Periodic Table: Group Names

Periodic Table: Representative Elements & Transition Metals

Periodic Table: Elemental Forms (Simplified)

Periodic Table: Phases (Simplified)

Atomic Theory

Electron Arrangements

Valence Electrons of Elements (Simplified)

Lewis Dot Symbols (Simplified)

Periodic Trend: Metallic Character

Periodic Trend: Atomic Radius (Simplified)

Periodic Trend: Ionization Energy (Simplified)

Ions (Simplified)

Ions and the Octet Rule (Simplified)

Periodic Table: Main Group Element Charges

Periodic Table: Transition Metal Charges

Ionic Bonding

Naming Monoatomic Cations

Naming Monoatomic Anions

Polyatomic Ions

Naming Ionic Compounds

Writing Formula Units of Ionic Compounds

Covalent Bonds

Naming Binary Molecular Compounds

Bonding Preferences

Lewis Dot Structures: Neutral Compounds (Simplified)

Multiple Bonds (Simplified)

Lewis Dot Structures: Multiple Bonds

Lewis Dot Structures: Ions (Simplified)

Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory (Simplified)

Electron Geometry (Simplified)

Molecular Geometry (Simplified)

Bond Angles (Simplified)

Dipole Moment (Simplified)

Molecular Polarity (Simplified)

Intermolecular Forces (Simplified)

Chemical Reaction: Chemical Change

Balancing Chemical Equations (Simplified)

Types of Chemical Reactions

Calculate Oxidation Numbers

Redox Reactions

Calculating Molar Mass

Mole Concept

Stoichiometry

Endothermic & Exothermic Reactions

Rate of Reaction

Energy Diagrams

Solutions

Solubility Rules

Molarity

Dilutions

Chemical Equilibrium

Naming Acids

Acid-Base Introduction

Arrhenius Acid and Base

Bronsted Lowry Acid and Base

Acid and Base Strength

The pH Scale

Auto-Ionization

pH of Strong Acids and Bases

Acid-Base Reactions

Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Structural Formula

Condensed Formula

Skeletal Formula

Functional Groups in Chemistry

Naming Alkanes

The Alkyl Groups

Naming Alkanes with Substituents

Naming Cyclic Alkanes

Naming Other Substituents

Alkane Reactions

Spatial Orientation of Bonds

Intro to Hydrocarbons

Isomers

Naming Alkenes

Naming Alkynes

Intro to Addition Reactions

Halogenation Reaction

Hydrogenation Reaction

Hydrohalogenation Reaction

Hydration Reaction

Naming Benzene

Naming Alcohols

Naming Ethers

Naming Thiols

Naming Ketones

Naming Aldehydes

Alcohol Reactions: Dehydration Reactions

Alcohol Reactions: Oxidation Reactions

Intro to Redox Reactions

Tollens' and Benedict's Test

Reduction of Aldehydes and Ketones

Intro to Carbohydrates

Classification of Carbohydrates

Fischer Projections

Enantiomers vs Diastereomers

D vs L Enantiomers

Cyclic Hemiacetals

Intro to Haworth Projections

Cyclic Structures of Monosaccharides

Mutarotation

Reduction of Monosaccharides

Oxidation of Monosaccharides

Glycosidic Linkage

Disaccharides

Polysaccharides

Naming Carboxylic Acids

Naming Esters

Ester Reactions: Esterification

Ester Reactions: Acid-Catalyzed Hydrolysis

Ester Reactions: Saponification

Classifying Amines

Naming Amines

Naming Ammonium Salts

Functional Group Priorities

Amine Reactions

Naming Amides

Amide Formation

Amide Hydrolysis

Intro to Lipids

Fatty Acids

Physical Properties of Fatty Acids

Waxes

Triacylglycerols

Triacylglycerol Reactions: Hydrogenation

Triacylglycerol Reactions: Hydrolysis

Glycerophospholipids

Sphingomyelins

Steroids

Cell Membranes

Membrane Transport

Intro to Amino Acids

Amino Acid Three Letter Codes

Amino Acid One Letter Codes

Amino Acid Classifications

Peptides

Primary Protein Structure

Secondary Protein Structure

Tertiary Protein Structure

Quaternary Protein Structure

Summary of Protein Structure

Intro to Enzymes

Enzyme Classification

Enzyme-Substrate Complex

Models of Enzyme Action

Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity

Enzyme Inhibition

Enzyme Regulation: Allosteric Control

Enzyme Regulation: Feedback Control

Enzyme Regulation: Covalent Modification

Intro to Nucleic Acids

Nitrogenous Bases

Nucleoside and Nucleotide Formation

Naming Nucleosides and Nucleotides

Phosphodiester Bond Formation

Primary Structure of Nucleic Acids

Base Pairing

DNA Double Helix

Intro to DNA Replication

Steps of DNA Replication

Types of RNA

Overview of Protein Synthesis

Transcription: mRNA Synthesis

Processing of pre-mRNA

The Genetic Code

Introduction to Translation

Translation: Protein Synthesis

Intro to Metabolism

ATP and Energy

Intro to Cofactors

Intro to Coenzymes

Coenzymes in Metabolism

Energy Production In Biochemical Pathways

Intro to Citric Acid Cycle

The Citric Acid Cycle

Electron Transport Chain

Oxidative Phosphorylation

Aerobic Respiration Summary

Intro to Carbohydrate Metabolism

Intro to Glycolysis

Glycolysis

Glycolysis Summary

Pyruvate Oxidation

Anaerobic Respiration

Total Energy from Glucose

Intro to Lipid Digestion

Digestion of Lipids

Lipoproteins for Transport

Glycerol Metabolism

Intro to Fatty Acid Oxidation

Oxidation of Fatty Acids

Total Energy from Fatty Acids

Ketone Bodies

Summary of Lipid Metabolism

Digestion of Proteins

Intro to Amino Acid Catabolism

Amino Acid Catabolism: Amino Group

Amino Acid Catabolism: Carbon Atoms

Intro to Urea Cycle

The Urea Cycle

Review of Metabolism