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TITLE 19EDUCATION
PART 2TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
CHAPTER 112TEXAS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR SCIENCE
SUBCHAPTER CHIGH SCHOOL
RULE §112.43Chemistry (One Credit), Adopted 2020

    (C) analyze and interpret elemental data, including atomic radius, atomic mass, electronegativity, ionization energy, and reactivity to identify periodic trends.

  (6) Science concepts. The student understands the development of atomic theory and applies it to real-world phenomena. The student is expected to:

    (A) construct models using Dalton's Postulates, Thomson's discovery of electron properties, Rutherford's nuclear atom, Bohr's nuclear atom, and Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle to show the development of modern atomic theory over time;

    (B) describe the structure of atoms and ions, including the masses, electrical charges, and locations of protons and neutrons in the nucleus and electrons in the electron cloud;

    (C) investigate the mathematical relationship between energy, frequency, and wavelength of light using the electromagnetic spectrum and relate it to the quantization of energy in the emission spectrum;

    (D) calculate average atomic mass of an element using isotopic composition; and

    (E) construct models to express the arrangement of electrons in atoms of representative elements using electron configurations and Lewis dot structures.

  (7) Science concepts. The student knows how atoms form ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds. The student is expected to:

    (A) construct an argument to support how periodic trends such as electronegativity can predict bonding between elements;

    (B) name and write the chemical formulas for ionic and covalent compounds using International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) nomenclature rules;

    (C) classify and draw electron dot structures for molecules with linear, bent, trigonal planar, trigonal pyramidal, and tetrahedral molecular geometries as explained by Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory; and

    (D) analyze the properties of ionic, covalent, and metallic substances in terms of intramolecular and intermolecular forces.

  (8) Science concepts. The student understands how matter is accounted for in chemical substances. The student is expected to:

    (A) define mole and apply the concept of molar mass to convert between moles and grams;

    (B) calculate the number of atoms or molecules in a sample of material using Avogadro's number;

    (C) calculate percent composition of compounds; and

    (D) differentiate between empirical and molecular formulas.

  (9) Science concepts. The student understands how matter is accounted for in chemical reactions. The student is expected to:

    (A) interpret, write, and balance chemical equations, including synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, and combustion reactions using the law of conservation of mass;

    (B) differentiate among acid-base reactions, precipitation reactions, and oxidation-reduction reactions;

    (C) perform stoichiometric calculations, including determination of mass relationships, gas volume relationships, and percent yield; and

    (D) describe the concept of limiting reactants in a balanced chemical equation.

  (10) Science concepts. The student understands the principles of the kinetic molecular theory and ideal gas behavior. The student is expected to:

    (A) describe the postulates of the kinetic molecular theory;

    (B) describe and calculate the relationships among volume, pressure, number of moles, and temperature for an ideal gas; and

    (C) define and apply Dalton's law of partial pressure.

  (11) Science concepts. The student understands and can apply the factors that influence the behavior of solutions. The student is expected to:

    (A) describe the unique role of water in solutions in terms of polarity;

    (B) distinguish among types of solutions, including electrolytes and nonelectrolytes and unsaturated, saturated, and supersaturated solutions;

    (C) investigate how solid and gas solubilities are influenced by temperature using solubility curves and how rates of dissolution are influenced by temperature, agitation, and surface area;

    (D) investigate the general rules regarding solubility and predict the solubility of the products of a double replacement reaction;

    (E) calculate the concentration of solutions in units of molarity; and

    (F) calculate the dilutions of solutions using molarity.

  (12) Science concepts. The student understands and applies various rules regarding acids and bases. The student is expected to:

    (A) name and write the chemical formulas for acids and bases using IUPAC nomenclature rules;

    (B) define acids and bases and distinguish between Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry definitions;

    (C) differentiate between strong and weak acids and bases;

    (D) predict products in acid-base reactions that form water; and

    (E) define pH and calculate the pH of a solution using the hydrogen ion concentration.

  (13) Science concepts. The student understands the energy changes that occur in chemical reactions. The student is expected to:

    (A) explain everyday examples that illustrate the four laws of thermodynamics;

    (B) investigate the process of heat transfer using calorimetry;

    (C) classify processes as exothermic or endothermic and represent energy changes that occur in chemical reactions using thermochemical equations or graphical analysis; and

    (D) perform calculations involving heat, mass, temperature change, and specific heat.

  (14) Science concepts. The student understands the basic processes of nuclear chemistry. The student is expected to:

    (A) describe the characteristics of alpha, beta, and gamma radioactive decay processes in terms of balanced nuclear equations;

    (B) compare fission and fusion reactions; and

    (C) give examples of applications of nuclear phenomena such as nuclear stability, radiation therapy, diagnostic imaging, solar cells, and nuclear power.


Source Note: The provisions of this §112.43 adopted to be effective April 28, 2021, 46 TexReg 2729

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