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This course is a college-preparatory course for students interested in engineering, scientific, or medical careers or those who desire a challenging science course. Accelerated Chemistry deals with many of the modem theories of chemistry, including quantum theory, bonding theory, kinetic theory, and acid- base theories. The unifying thread of the course is the development of the atomic model. An approach to solving problems is developed at the beginning of the year and then utilized in different situations throughout the year. This approach is useful in other areas of study and vital in college science studies Descriptive chemistry is taught through laboratory work and demonstrations.