TENTATIVE
(an updated syllabus will be available April 2013)
AP Chemistry Summer Institute - 2013
Davidson College

Mr. Mike Arim - AP Consultant
(College Board Code #3356)

Monday
Introductions / Discussion of Itinerary & Objectives / Material on the CD
Discussion - objectives of the workshop
Lab Safety Review / Review of use of Analytical Balances
Locker inventory (check lab set-up) / Discussion of iron complex salt lab
LAB: Synthesis of iron complex crystal / drying crucibles & covers (Tab #3)
Discuss the "hydrate" part of the lab - options
BREAK
Discussion: Kinetics (Tab #1)
Input from teachers - successful strategies / labs / problem set
Discussion: Revisions to the AP Curriculum / Inquiry Labs

LUNCH
Discussion: Gaseous Equilibrium - LeChatelier's Principle (Tab #1)
LAB: Recrystallization of iron complex salt (Tab #3)
BREAK
Discussion: Gaseous Equilibrium - Sample Problems (Tab #1)
LAB: Molar Volume of a Gas (traditional method) - both versions
(organize groups to modify this lab into an inquiry lab)

Homework Assignment: Do the Kinetics Problem Set. (Tab #5)
Do the Gaseous Equilibrium Problem Set. (Tab #5)

Tuesday
Review of Kinetics / Gas Equilibrium Problem Sets
LAB: Collecting iron complex salt crystals (Tab #3)
Discuss the contents of the AP Packet (provided by ETS)
Discussion: Reaction Prediction - go through class notes (Tab #2)
BREAK [Gummy Bear Demo]
Discussion: Thermochem. / Thermodynamics [Demo - "Whoosh" Bottle]
LUNCH
Problem Set: Thermo.
LAB: Heat of Reaction - micro (Tab #5)
BREAK
Discussion: AP Exam (from a Reader's Perspective)
LAB: "Charge" ion-exchange column (Tab #3)
Homework Assignment: Do the Solutions / Colligative Properties Problem Set. (Tab #5)
Do the Electron Configuration Problem Set. (Tab #5)

Wednesday
LAB: Collecting & weighing iron complex salt crystals (Tab #3)
LAB: Determining the Percent Hydrate of Green Crystal - 1st drying (Tab #3)
Discussion: Acid-Base Equilibrium - Part I (Tab #1)
- three theories, strong vs. weak acids & bases, pH, pOH, Kw, KA, KB
BREAK
Discussion: Acid-Base Equilibrium - Part II
- indicators, salt hydrolysis, polyprotic acids
LAB: Weigh Anhydrous Crystals - 1st time (Tab #3)
Go over sheet - "Tips of an AP Reader" (Tab#1)
Discussion of AP timetables / Labs to Do / Part A Prediction / Lab Prediction
LUNCH
Discussion: Acid-Base Equilibrium - Part III
- buffers, titrations & titration curves
Group Work - Acid-Base Problem Set
BREAK
LAB: Determining the Percent Hydrate of Green Crystal - 2nd drying (Tab #3)
LAB: Determination of the Percentage of Potassium & Iron (Tab #3)
- collect titrant & run titration
LAB: Weigh Anhydrous Crystals - 2nd time (Tab #3)

Thursday
Discussion of Gas Laws Inquiry Lab
LAB: Inquiry - Rates of Reaction (Tab #4)
LAB: Determining the Percent Hydrate of Green Crystal - 3rd drying (Tab #3)
BREAK
LAB: Weigh Anhydrous Crystals - 3rd time (Tab #3)
Discussion: Electrochemistry - Galvanic Cells vs. Electrolytic Cells &
Electrolysis (Tab #1)
LUNCH
LAB: Determination of the Percentage of Oxalate in the Green Crystal (Tab #3)
BREAK
LAB: Iodine clock reaction - (Tab #4) [Elephant Toothpaste Demo]
Homework Assignment: Do the Electrochemistry Problem Set.
Go to College Board website & look at "2013-2014 Curriculum Framework"

Friday
Discussion of New Curriculum Framework / New Syllabus
Discussion: Green Crystal Calculations (Tab #3)
Discussion: Solubility rules & factors affecting solubility, molar solubility, Ksp
BREAK
Discussion: Common-Ion Effect, pH, Qip vs Ksp
Discussion: Selective precipitation / Qualitative analysis / Ksp & complexes
Ideas to Share / Reflection / Wrap up / Evaluation

If you need to reach me, my email is mike.arim@cms.k12.nc.us or mike.arim0712@gmail.com