CHEM – 103: Introduction to Chemistry - University of La Verne

CHEM – 201: General Chemistry IFall 2010SyllabusTR 8:00 – 9:30 AMInstructor:Dr. Ricardo MoralesMainiero Building (MA) 56BPhone: (909) 593-3511 x4620Email: rmorales@laverne.eduOffice Hours: Tue, Thu: 10-11 amW: 10:00 – 11:30 amText Books:Lecture: James E. Brady and Fred Senese, Chemistry: Matter and Its Changes, Fifth Edition,John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2008.Laboratory: Jo A. Beran, Laboratory Manual for Principles of General Chemistry, 8 th Edition,John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2009.CHEMISTRY 201-2, General Chemistry I & IIOne year beginning chemistry course for science, engineering, and pre-health science students.PrerequisitesCompetent level of high school chemistry, mathematics, and physics, or Chemistry 103(Introduction to Chemistry), or consent of the class instructor.Course DescriptionLecture portion shall include interaction of matter and electromagnetic radiation, behavior ofelectrons in atoms and molecules, atomic and molecular structures, chemical and physicalproperties of chemical dynamic systems, chemical bonding theories, and thermo-chemistry.Chemical calculations will be involved in most areas of chemical systems.Laboratory, which is required for all students enrolled for this course, consists of experimentscorresponding to the subjects listed above.Objectives:Comprehensive treatment of topics related to introductory quantum chemistry, chemical bondingdynamics, and molecular behavior in this course is designed to promote better understanding ofthe interactions of man, matter and the environment. Using knowledge gained in lecture,laboratory, reading, and homework assignments, students are expected to be able to solve basicchemical problems and understand the concepts related to the following topics:• The Quantum Mechanical Atom and Bohr’s Model, units and dimensional analysis• Atoms, molecules, and ions; mole concept• Interaction of matter and electromagnetic waves, behavior of electrons in atoms andmolecules, atomic structure, and the periodic table. Chemical bonding and structure• Valence Shell Electron-Pair Repulsion theory and molecular shapes• Molecular orbital and Valence Bond theories• Stoichiometry and chemical reactions; acid-base equilibrium• Chemical thermodynamics, equilibrium, and chemical kinetics.• Intermolecular forces and state of matter (gas-liquid-solid)• Redox reactions, ion-electron methods and electrochemistry• Coordination compounds

Environmental CompliancePlease notice the safety codes and regulations require that extra care and caution be taken byevery student in handling all the chemicals while working in the laboratory. All respective MSDS(Material Safety Data Sheets) copies are available in designated areas in the lab and also on thechemistry computer system. Before using or handling any chemical, make sure that you read andunderstand the information on the respective MSDS. No hazardous material may be disposedinto the sink. These materials must be stored in designated containers for later treatmentand disposal. A pair of safety goggles with side guards for your eye protection and a lab coat isrequired at all times. Also, open shoes, such as sandals or shorts will not be permitted. Long hairmust be tied back. Students may never work alone in the laboratory. Lab technique is part ofthe total lab grade. You will need a lab note book and a scientific calculator.Classroom rules and AttendanceAttending lectures is important for you to master the course. Your attendance will be recorded.Try to be on time for each lecture and lab session. It is disrupting and inconsiderate when youcome to class late and disrupt the lecture discussion. Bring your textbook, periodic table andcalculator. Inappropriate behaviors will not be tolerated. Please turn off all cell phones (or setthem in vibration) during class. I will not tolerate texting and cell phone ringing duringlectures as well as students talking during class (unsolicited conversation).Course Organization1. Lectures: Tuesdays and Thursday 8:00 – 9:30 A.M., La Fetra Auditorium.Hour tests: Two such tests will be given during the semester. Each will cover all thematerial studied up to that time. These tests will be designed to be completed in onesession.2. Laboratory:The lab schedule for the entire semester is attached. Prepare for your lab by answeringquestions in the Prelaboratory assignments and as per lab instructions provided to you byyour lab Professor, Dr. Ricardo Morales.3. Questions and Conferences: Only if you do not study hard enough you will have noquestions! Have your questions answered as soon as possible; the staff is eager to helpyou. Please do not hesitate to ask for an appointment or make use of the office hourswhenever we can assist you in the understanding the subject matter in this course.4. Makeup Policy: In accordance with the University policy, make-up assessments will befor an illness or unavoidable official function of the University. Not being ready is not avalid excuse, and the time and date of the make-up will be at my convenience. Contactme prior to the date of the assessment if you are going to miss it for any reason. For aqualified make-up, make an arrangement with me. As noted on page 25 of the 2010-11University of La Verne Catalog, the University fee for a make-up exam is $40. No makeupquizzes will be done.5. Do not try to memorize your way through your learning process. With littlememorization, try to grasp the major concepts, facts, and basic principles and developlogic strategies to apply your knowledge to work the problems. For example, innaming chemicals, do not memorize the name of each compound. Instead, try to learn theconcepts and rules for naming the chemicals.6. University of La Verne’s Blackboard Course Software: I will use the Blackboardcourse software as a means of communicating with you. This means that the e-mailmessages I will send out from Blackboard will automatically go to your La Verne e-mailaddress. If you wish to receive messages using another e-mail address, that is fine,though you will need to go into the preferences in your La Verne account and auto-

forward your mail to the address you choose. In addition, I will use Blackboard to postthe course-lab syllabus, my lecture notes in PowerPoint format, any handouts, thehomework answer keys for the assigned problems out of the textbook, old exams, etc.Grading Policy.Your final grade will be computed APPROXIMATELY as follows:Let: HT = your homework total 50 maxHE = the average of your two tests 260 maxFE = your final exam grade450 maxLT = your lab total240 maxThen, your final numerical grade comes from HT + HE + FE + LT. We do not know at this time,and will not predict, the exact letter grade boundaries.Homework assignments Fall 2010.To be turned in by dates defined by the instructor during the course. Because most topics inchemistry are related and build on one another, it is important to work on and turn in assignmentsas they are due.In order to do well in this class, you need to spend enough time to read and learn from yourtext book, lab book and notes, and be prepared for the next class or lab.P: Practice exercise; R: Review Questions/ Problems#1 Ch. 1: P9, P11 Ch. 2: P1, P3, P4, P8, R9, R19, R86, R89#2 Ch. 2: P19, P24 (a,b), P32, R37, R50, R57, R59, R66#3 Ch. 2: R68, R91, R96, R101, R104, R107, R109#4 Ch. 2: R111, R112, R115, R117, R118, R121, R133, R135#5 Ch. 1: P8, P12, R27, R29, R56, R60, R83#6 Ch. 3: P1, P7, P17, P21, P23, P25, P27, P31, P33, R52, R57, R110#7 Ch. 3: P14, P26, R61, R74, R77, R88, R89#8 Ch. 3: R94, R102, R104, R107, R108, R120, R123, R125, R138#9 Ch. 7: P2, P3, P5, P11, P12, P16, P17, R6, R33, R34#10 Ch. 7: R36, R39, R46, R53, R58, R63, R70, R84, R89, R93#11 Ch. 7: R97, R99, R111, R120, R128, R131, R132, R147, R148#12 Ch. 8: P2, P3, P9, P11, P13, P16, P20, R1, R7, R57, R61, R117#13 Ch. 8: R13, R14, R18, R19, R26, R37, R39, R43, R53, R56#14 Ch. 8: R62, R64, R78, R86, R102, R103, R108, R121#15 Ch. 9: P6, P8, P9, P17, P23, R18, R19#16 Ch. 9: R21, R33, R40, R41, R42, R48, R53, R54, R63, R77#17 Ch. 9: R81, R82, R84, R93, R96, R97, R103#18 Ch. 4: P4, P6, P10, P15, P19, P22, P28, P29, P32, P39#19 Ch. 4: P5, R1, R9, R10, R23, R27, R44#20 Ch. 4: P17, P31, R50, R70, R73, R93, R100, R111#21 Ch. 5: P4, P11, P13, P26, R10, R19, R26, R34#22 Ch. 5: R36 (b,c,h), R37(a,e), R47, R48, R57, R71, R82#23 Ch. 15: P2, P3, P6, P12, P15, R13, R22, R29, R43, R44#24 Ch. 15: R49, R52, R54, R56, R61, R71, R73

Tentative Class Schedule (Subject to change)Date Topic Chapter(s)08/31 Basic Principles of General Chemistry, physical andchemical properties09/02 Atoms, molecules, chemical reactions, units 1,209/07 – 09/14 Chemical Reactions and naming 209/16-09/23 Stoichiometry and calculations 2, 309/28 Energy Change and Chemical Reactions + QUIZ (4) & (6)09/30 – 10/07 Interaction of matter and electromagnetic waves,behavior of electrons in atoms and molecules10/12 – 10/19 Quantum numbers and Periodic table 710/21 FIRST TEST10/26 – 10/28 Lewis structures and chemical bonding 811/02 – 11/04 Covalent bonding and molecular structure, VSEPR 8, 911/09 – 11/11 Hybridization and MO theory 911/16 – 11/18 Chemical and Ionic reactions 411/23 SECOND TEST11/25 – 11/26 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY11/30 - 12/02 Redox Stoichiometric calculations 512/02 – 12/07 Acids and Bases, and periodic correlations 1512/07 - 12/09 Coordination compounds or General review 2512/13 – 12/17 FINAL EXAMS WEEK17

General Chemistry I - Chem201Tentative Laboratory Schedule, Fall 2010Week09/13 - 09/16 Equipment check-out and general instruction Page 1 & Dry Lab 1(p37)Safety rules, MSDS, SI units, and calculation09/20- 09/23 Basic lab techniques and operations Page 11 & Ex.1 (p45)Safety rules, and SI units for Monday lab09/27-09/30 Empirical formula of a compound Ex.7 (p109)10/04-10/07 Limiting reactant Ex.8 (p117)10/11-10/14 Periodic chart and periodic law Ex.11 ( p143)Inorganic nomenclature I & II Dry Lab 2A,2B (p85, 88)10/18-10/21 Acids and bases; pH Ex.6 (p 97)Inorganic nomenclature IIIDry Lab 2C (p92)10/25-10/28 Identification of a compound Ex.2 (p53)11/01-11/04 Antacid analysis and potentiometric analysis Ex.17&18 (p213, 221)11/08-11/11 Molecular geometry, Electronicand molecular geometry, Spectroscopyand identification of a compound.Dry Lab 3 (p155)11/15- 11/18 Aspirin synthesis and analysis Ex.19 (p231)11/22-11/25 Thanksgiving Holiday, NO LAB11/29-12/02 Oxidation-reduction reactions Ex.27 (p309) and Handout12/06- 12/09 Oscillating Reactions and Check-out Handout12/13 –12/17 FINAL EXAMS WEEKNOTE: You must have a passing grade in both the lecture and laboratory portion ofthis course to receive a passing grade for the course. That is, if you fail either the labor the lecture portion of this course; you will receive a failing grade for the course.You must attend all laboratories.