1. 1st Semester Final Exam Outline Chapters 1-8 & 24
Honors Chemistry
1st Semester Final Exam Outline
Chapters 1-8 & 24
Bring Calculator and Pencil.
No Notes.
67 Questions Multiple Choice (67 pts)
Free Response Sheet (43 pts)

2. Know the number for the metric prefixes:
milli- , centi-, and kilo-
Know diatomics: H2, N2, O2, F2, Cl2, Br2, I2
Know polyatomic groups:
(OH)1-, (NO3)1-, (SO4)2-, (CO3)2-, (PO4)3-
(NH4)1+
Know the numerical prefixes:
1 – Mono 2 – Di 3 – Tri 4 – Tetra
5 - Penta

3. Be able to distinguish between: qualitative &
quantitative, accuracy & precision, base & derived
units.
Be able to use dimensional analysis for conversions.
Be able to read diagrams of scales or equipment to
the correct number of significant digits.
Be able to apply the rules for significant digits in
Measurement and in calculation.

4. Be familiar with the following terms:
(i.e identify and distinguish between)
States of Matter (s, l, g), element, compound,
mixture, solution, homogeneous, heterogeneous,
symbol, formula, chemical & physical properties,
intensive & extensive properties, chemical &
physical change, molecule, diatomic, metal,
non-metal, metalloid, law of conservation of mass,
law of definite proportions, law of multiple
proportions.

5. Know atomic particle theory: Location,
charge, atomic mass, atomic number, ions,
isotopes, as well as contributing scientists/
experiments (Dalton & Rutherford).
Be able to calculate the average atomic mass
of an element from the percentages and masses
of the isotopes.

6. Be able to: balance nuclear equations, and use
them to describe natural radioactive decay;
define nuclear transmutation, using a nuclear
equation to illustrate the process; explain the
concept of half-life, and determine graphically
or by equation.

7. Know modern atomic theory, electron structure
& the periodic table: s,p,d,f sublevels & orbitals.
Be able to use Periodic trends to compare atomic radii,
electronegativity, ionization energy, and reactivity.
Using a periodic table, be able to:
name compounds,
distinguish between molecular & ionic compounds,
identify charges,
determine formulas

8. Experimental Design Hypothesis Independent variable
vs. Dependent variable
Levels of Change
Constant
vs. Control

9. Free Response Sheet (43 pts)
Lab Practical (10 pts): Given a solid substance be
able to test it in the lab and use the observations of its
properties to determine whether the unknown has ionic,
polar covalent or nonpolar covalent bonding.
Chemical Bonding (18 pts): Be able to draw Lewis
structures for ionic or covalent compounds; and,
determine the shape and polarity of the covalent
compounds.
Electron Configuration (15 pts): Be able to draw &
label orbital diagrams, determine noble gas notation
and valence e- configuration.