[KHO1130]

Year, Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Biology, B or better in Algebra 1B. Pass the chemistry pretest in Biology class and prior science teacher recommendation. Enrollment must be concurrent with Algebra 2A or higher, or instructor approval. Open to Grades 9-12.

Honors Chemistry is a rigorous lab-based course covering topics including: atomic structure, chemical reactions, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, periodic trends, gas laws, bonding, acids and bases, electrochemistry, and organic chemistry. Students are expected to study extra hours outside the classroom and have stronger math skills. Students are required to have a scientific calculator.