Syllabus

I. Meeting Information

 

Tentative Lecture Schedule

Meeting Number

Topics

ChemSkill Builder/
Worksheet

1

Introduction to Chemistry 122

Introduction to Chemistry 122 Laboratory

Examine the Chemistry 122 Syllabus

Review of Sections 8.1-8.4

Section 8.5: Predictions from the Periodic Table

Section 8.6: Some Periodic Trends

Worksheet 1


Change CSB Registration to
CH 122

 

CSB 11.1

2

 Section 8.7: Periodicity in the Main-Group Elements

Section 9.1: Describing Ionic Bonds

Section 9.2: Electron Configurations of Ions

Section 9.3: Ionic Radii

CSB 11.2
CSB 11.3

(CSB 9.4 and 9.5 offer a nice review of electron configurations)

3

 Section 9.4: Describing Covalent Bonds

Section 9.5: Polar Covalent Bonds; Electronegativity

Section 9.6: Writing Lewis Electron-Dot Formulas

CSB 11.4
CSB 12.1
CSB 12.2

4

 Section 9.6: Writing Lewis Electron-Dot Formulas

Section 9.7:  Delocalized Bonding: Resonance

Worksheet 2

 

CSB 12.3
CSB 12.4
CSB 12.5

5

 Section 9.8:  Exceptions to the Octet Rule

Section 9.9:  Formal Charge and Lewis Formulas

Section 9.10:  Bond Length and Bond Order

  

6

 Section 9.11:  Bond Energy

Section 10.1:  The Valence-Shell Electron-Pair Repulsion (VSEPR)

Model A Chemist Looks At:  Left-Handed and Right-Handed Molecules

  

7

 Section 10.2:  Dipole Moment and Molecular Geometry

Section 10.3:  Valence Bond Theory

CSB 13.1
(Not due until Exam 2 but helpful)

CSB 13.2
(Not due until Exam 2 but helpful)

8

 Section 10.4:  Description of Multiple Bonding Molecular Orbital Theory

Section 10.5:  Principles of Molecular Orbital Theory

CSB 13.4
(Not due until Exam 2 but helpful)

CSB 13.5
(Not due until Exam 2 but helpful)

9

 Section 10.6:  Electron Configurations of Diatomic Molecules of the Second-Period Elements

Section 10.7:  Molecular Orbitals and Delocalized Bonding

 

10

 Review  

 

Exam 1

 

11

 Section 11.1:  Comparison of Gases, Liquids, and Solids Changes of State

Section 11.2:  Phase Transitions

Section 11.3:  Phase Diagrams

A Chemist Looks At: Removing Caffeine from Coffee Liquid State

Section 11.4:  Properties of Liquids: Surface Tension and Viscosity

CSB 14.1

CSB 14.6

12

 Section 11.5:  Intermolecular Forces; Explaining Liquid Properties Solid State

Section 11.6: Classification of Solids by Type of Attraction of Units

Section 11.7:  Crystalline Solids; Crystal Lattices and Unit Cells

Section 11.8:  Structures of Some Crystalline Solids A Chemist Looks At: Liquid-Crystal Displays

CSB 14.4

13

 Section 11.9:  Calculations Involving Unit-Cell Dimensions

Section 11.10:  Determining Crystal Structure by X-Ray Diffraction

Instrumental Methods: Automated X-Ray Diffractometry

A Chemist Looks At: Water (A Special Substance for Planet Earth)

Section 12.1 Types of Solutions

CSB 15.1

 

14

 Section 12.2:  Solubility and the Solution Process

A Chemist Looks At: Hemoglobin Solubility and Sickle-Cell Anemia

Section 12.3:  Effects of Temperature and Pressure on Solubility Colligative Properties

Section 12.4:  Ways of Expressing Concentration

CSB 15.2

15

 Section 12.5:  Vapor Pressure of a Solution

CSB 14.5

16

 Section 12.6:  Boiling-Point Elevation and Freezing-Point Depression

Section 12.7:  Osmosis

CSB 15.5

17

 Section 12.8:  Colligative Properties of Ionic Solutions Colloid Formation

Section 12.9:  Colloids

Section 14.1:  Definition of Reaction Rate

Section 14.2:  Experimental Determination of Rate

  

18

 Section 14.2:  Experimental Determination of Rate

Section 14.3:  Dependence of Rate on Concentration

 

 CSB 24.1
 (Not due until Final Exam but helpful)

19

 Section 14.4:  Change of Concentration with Time

Section 14.5:  Temperature and Rate; Collision and Transition-State Theories

Section 14.6:  Arrhenius Equation Reaction Mechanisms

Section 14.7:  Elementary Reactions

Section 14.8: The Rate Law and the Mechanism

Section 14.9:  Catalysis

A Chemist Looks At: Seeing Molecules React

 

CSB 16.1

CSB 16.2

CSB 16.3

CSB 16.5 

20

 Review  

 

Exam 2

 

21

 Section 15.1:  Chemical Equilibrium--A Dynamic Equilibrium

Section 15.2:  The Equilibrium Constant

CSB 17.1

22

 Section 15.3:  Heterogeneous Equilibria; Solvents in Homogeneous Equilibria

A Chemist Looks At: Slime Molds and Leopards' Spots Using the Equilibrium Constant

Section 15.4:  Qualitatively Interpreting the Equilibrium Constant

  

23

 Section 15.5:  Predicting the Direction of Reaction

Section 15.6:  Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations Changing the Reaction Conditions; Le Chatelier's Principle 

 

 CSB 17.4

24

 Section 15.7:  Removing Products or Adding Reactants

Section 15.8:  Changing the Pressure and Temperature

Section 15.9:  Effect of a Catalyst

 CSB 24.1

25

 Review

 

26

 Review

 

 

Final Exam

 

II. Contact Information

Office

 139 Gilbert Hall

E-mail

 nafshunr@chem.orst.edu

Web page

www.chem.orst.edu

 

III. Resources and Materials

Lecture Textbook

Ebbing, Gammon, General Chemistry, 8th Edition, Houghton Mifflin, New York, NY; 2005. [Same used last term in CH 121]

Required

Chemistry Software

Spain and Peters, ChemSkill Builder--Web Version.  Available at OSU Bookstore or www.mhhe.com/csb.  [Same used last term in CH 121]

Required

Calculator

Scientific Calculator  [Same used last term in CH 121]

Required

Solutions Manual

Solutions Manual for Ebbing, Gammon, General Chemistry, 8th Edition, Houghton Mifflin, New York, NY; 2005.  [Same used last term in CH 121]

Optional

Lab Manual

Provided during the first lab meeting (Week 2 of the term).  Lectures and recitations meet during the first week of the term; labs do not meet until the second week of the term.

 

 


IV.

 

Exams 1, 2 and the Final Exam; Problem Sets;

 

 

ChemSkill Builder (CSB); and Lab Quizzes.

Exams 1 and 2

Two midterm exams (Exams 1 and 2) will be administered during the course. These exams will contain problems similar to those discussed in class and encountered on the problem sets, laboratories, and ChemSkill Builder. These exams are administered during the 80 minute evening exam periods. Because exams are promptly marked and returned to students, no make-up exams can be administered.  A missed exam will receive a score of zero.

Exam Supplies: Bring THREE number two pencils, a calculator without a cover, a 3" x 5" notecard with handwritten notes on one side, your name and TA's name written on the back side, and a good eraser to each exam. YOU MUST BRING YOUR OSU CARD TO THE EXAM AND PRESENT IT TO THE PROCTOR UPON COMPLETION OF THE EXAM. DO NOT FORGET YOUR OSU CARD. THIS IS YOUR FORM OF I.D. AND THE PROCTOR MAY NOT ACCEPT YOUR EXAM WITHOUT THIS FORM OF I.D. If you bring notes, papers, or books to the exam, place them in a sealed pack and place the pack at the front of the classroom. You will be provided with a periodic table.

The Final Exam

The final exam will be administered 12:00-1:50pm, Thursday of Week 4.  Please be on time. A late student may disturb the other students. The final exam is comprehensive and will be administered during the 110 minute period. A missed final exam will receive a score of zero.

Exam Supplies: Bring THREE number two pencils, a calculator, a 3" x 5" notecard with handwritten notes on two sides, your name and TA's name written in the bottom left on one side, and a good eraser to each exam. YOU MUST BRING YOUR OSU CARD TO THE EXAM AND PRESENT IT TO THE PROCTOR UPON COMPLETION OF THE EXAM. DO NOT FORGET YOUR OSU CARD. THIS IS YOUR FORM OF I.D. AND THE PROCTOR MAY NOT ACCEPT YOUR EXAM WITHOUT THIS FORM OF I.D. If you bring notes, papers, or books to the exam, place them in a sealed pack and place the pack at the front of the classroom. You will be provided with a periodic table.

 

Problem Sets

Problems from within and the end of each chapter can be recommended. These problems will not be graded, however, your teacher's assistant will be excited to work through any problem at your request.

 

ChemSkill Builder

Problems from the software package ChemSkill Builder have been assigned.   A score of 50% is needed to receive full-credit.  Scores lower than 50% will be prorated.  It is the responsibility of the student to complete the assignment on time.

 

Recitation Quizzes

There are no recitation quizzes offered in CH 122.

V. Evaluation

Evaluation Schedule

CH 122 Grade Sheet
     
Exam/Quiz/Assignment Date Points Your Score
Exam 1 (Please do not miss) Tuesday Week 2 Noon 100  
Exam 2 (Please do not miss) Thursday Week 3 Noon 100  
Final Exam (You cannot miss!) Thursday Week 4 Noon 150 or 350*  
 
Register CSB in CH 122 Tuesday Week 2 Noon (50%) 2  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 9 Section 4 Tuesday Week 2 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 9 Section 5 Tuesday Week 2 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 11 Section 1 Tuesday Week 2 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 11 Section 2 Tuesday Week 2 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 11 Section 3 Tuesday Week 2 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 11 Section 4 Tuesday Week 2 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 12 Section 1 Tuesday Week 2 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 12 Section 2 Tuesday Week 2 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 12 Section 3 Tuesday Week 2 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 12 Section 4 Tuesday Week 2 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 12 Section 5 Tuesday Week 2 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 13 Section 1 Tuesday Week 2 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 13 Section 2 Tuesday Week 2 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 13 Section 4 Tuesday Week 2 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 13 Section 5 Tuesday Week 2 Noon (50%) 1  
 
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 14 Section 1 Thursday Week 3 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 14 Section 4 Thursday Week 3 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 14 Section 5 Thursday Week 3 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 14 Section 6 Thursday Week 3 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 15 Section 1 Thursday Week 3 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 15 Section 2 Thursday Week 3 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 15 Section 5 Thursday Week 3 Noon (50%) 1  
 
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 16 Section 1 Thursday Week 4 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 16 Section 2 Thursday Week 4 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 16 Section 3 Thursday Week 4 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 16 Section 5 Thursday Week 4 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 17 Section 1 Thursday Week 4 Noon (50%) 1  
ChemSkill Builder--Chapter 17 Section 4 Thursday Week 4 Noon (50%) 1  
 
Check-In and Safety   5  
Laboratory Assignment 1   10  
Laboratory Assignment 2   10  
Laboratory Assignment 3A/3B   10  
Laboratory Assignment 4   10  
Laboratory Assignment 5   10  
Laboratory Assignment 6   10  
Laboratory Assignment 7   10  
Check-Out   5  
< Drop your lowest 10-point lab assignment score > A minimum score of 70% (49 of 70 points) of the laboratory points is required for a D- or higher in CH 122.   <             >
 
Final Score   450  

 

Course grades are based on your overall score according to:

Grade

Minimum Score Needed

Corresponding Percentage

A

414 Points

92%

A-

405 Points

90%

B+

396 Points

88%

B

360 Points

82%

B-

351 Points

80%

C+

342 Points

78%

C

315 Points

72%

C-

306 Points

70%

D+

297 Points

68%

D

270 Points

62%

D-

248 Points

60%

F

0 Points

0%

* A grade in this class will be obtained through the point system outlined above and below; 414 for an "A," 405 for a "A-"...

If you write a higher percentage score on the final exam than on the midterm exams, the final exam percentage will be used as a score for all three term exams.  There is nothing to sign-up for.  It is an automatic win-win situation.

This is a mechanism which gives students who experienced educational difficulty during the term for any reason a chance to demonstrate that they have mastered the material and to profit from that mastery.    There are no "make-up exams," "early exams," "alternate exams," "extra-credit assignments," or  "deals."  If you miss Exam 1 or Exam 2 due to a choice or unavoidable event, your final exam percentage will be used.  If you were sick during Exam 1 but took the exam, know that you can ace the Final Exam and still earn an "A" in CH 122.  If you score 96 on Exam 1 and 100 on Exam 2, know that you need master a small amount of new material to perform excellent on the cumulative final exam to maintain your "A."

You cannot reschedule the final exam.  Make no early travel plans for the Bahamas, do not allow your parents to make a mistake and purchase airline tickets which conflict with your CH 122 final exam, and exorcise your flu well before finals week.

Asking the instructor to allow you to take the final exam at another time will only diminish morale.

 

Exams 1 and 2

Each of the two midterm exams will consist of a number of open-ended and multiple-choice problems.

Each multiple-choice problem will be evaluated according to the following scoring guide:

Full point value for a correct solution.

No points for an incorrect solution.

Final Exam

The final exam will consist of a number of open-ended and multiple-choice problems.

Each multiple-choice problem will be evaluated according to the following scoring guide:

Full point value for a correct solution.

No points for an incorrect solution.

ChemSkill Builder

Each ChemSkill Builder section assigned contains a number of problems.

Each section will be evaluated according to the following scoring guide:

1 Point (full credit) for a section with a score of 50% or greater.

Prorated of 100% score for a section with a score less than 50%.

For example, a score of 0.4 points for a section score of 60%:

[40%/100%] x 1 point = 0.4 points.

Each of these problems will be evaluated according to the following scoring guide:

Full point value for a correct solution.

No points for an incorrect solution.

 

Laboratory Investigations

Each Laboratory Investigation will be scored according to the guide in the Laboratory Manual.  There are seven experiments, laboratory check-in, and laboratory check-out.  An important note:  a score of 49 of 70 laboratory points are required to receive a grade of a D- or higher in CH 122 (in other words, you must pass lab to pass CH 122).

 

VI. Student Resources

Your success in Chemistry 122 is very important to me!  You have the following resources to help you with your study:
    -Lecture meetings
    -Textbook reading
    -Recitation sessions
    -Mole Hole tutors (see schedule)
    -ChemSkill Builder tutorials and practice problems
    -Instructor office hours
    -Internet (try a search under "chemistry tutorial" or "chemistry questions")

VII. Time for Chemistry 122

Your success in Chemistry may be dependent on how well you organize your time each week.  Being prepared for lab quizzes and exams, finishing CSB assignments on time...these things won't just happen by themselves.  Use a schedule like the one below to plan times that you will do the following:
        -ChemSkill Builder (allow 45 min. each lecture day)
        -Reading lab procedure before recitation (allow 1 hr)
        -Reading, worksheets, and studying (allow 45 min. each day)

 

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VIII. Miscellaneous Notes:

This syllabus is subject to change.  Please bring any errors to the attention of the Instructor.