CHEMISTRY INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY

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1 BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE LAKE JACKSON, TEXAS SYLLABUS CHEMISTRY INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY CATALOG DESCRIPTION: CHEM 1405 Introductory Chemistry. CIP A study of basic organic and inorganic chemistry with special emphasis placed on practical applications of chemistry. Designed for students with no previous background in chemistry. A background in elementary algebra may be helpful, but it is not required. (4 SCH, 3 lecture, 2 lab) Prerequisite: None. Required skill level code: Reading, A; Writing, A; Math, B. Judy Chu Mickey McGaugh Kirby Lowery Bennett Willis Gary Hicks Ken Tasa June 2010

2 BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE SYLLABUS CHEM 1405 Introductory Chemistry II. COURSE EVALUATION Student Evaluation A. Major exams will account for not more than 60% of the total grade. B. The final examination will account for not more than 20% of the total grade. C. Laboratory grade will account for not more than 20% of the total grade. Instructor Evaluation A. Students will be given an opportunity to evaluate their instructor and the course content. B. Instructor will review and evaluate in terms of withdrawal rate. C. Final grades given will be reviewed in an effort to determine if a pattern of high or low grades exists. Department Evaluation A. Faculty and the Division Chair will review student s grade and withdrawal trends. B. Faculty and the Division Chair will review the Course, Competencies, and Perspectives Assessment. Chemistry 1405, Introductory Chemistry 2

3 BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE SYLLABUS CHEM 1405 Introductory Chemistry III. COURSE CONTENT Objectives This course is designed to help the student achieve the following objectives: A. Unit 1 1. Learn the basic terms used to describe matter and energy. 2. Understand the relationship of the masses of elements and compounds to the unit of measure, the mole. 3. Understand the relationship of atomic structure to chemical properties. 4. Predict the properties of and element based on its position in the periodic table. B. Unit 2 1. Determine the names and formula of chemical compounds. 2. Develop a good understanding for the relationship between percent by mass and the mole. Be able to convert from moles to grams and grams to moles. C. Unit 3 1. Write and balance chemical equations. 2. Use the concept of stoichiometry to determine quantities of reactants needed and products formed in a chemical reaction. 3. Identify the element oxidized, the element reduced and the oxidizing and reducing agents in a redox reaction. D. Unit 4 1. Obtain a basic understanding of the ideal gas law, i.e. the effect of pressure and temperature on volume. 2. Understand the relationship between mass percent and molarity and how to convert from one to another. Also understand the dilution formula and how to use it. E. Unit 5 1. Distinguish between organic and inorganic compounds. Draw structural formulas and name the alkanes, alkenes and alkynes. Distinguish between saturated, unsaturated, and cyclic hydrocarbons. 2. Discuss the general formula, names, structure and uses of alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and esters. 3. Become familiar with monomers and polymers. Be exposed to polymer manufacturing and polymer evaluation technology. Chemistry 1405, Introductory Chemistry 3

4 Outline CHEM 1405 Schedule * Dr. J. Chu Office: K-206, Phone: , judy.chu@brazosport.edu WEEK LECTURE LAB 1 Chapter 1 The Chemical World Chapter 2 Measurement and Problem Solving Introduction to Mastering Chemistry 2 Chapter 3 Measurement and Problem Solving No Lab Chapter 3 Matter and Energy 3 Quiz 1 Exp Safety & Check-In Chapter 4 Atoms and Elements 4 Chapter 9 Electrons in Atoms and the Periodic Exp Transfer Table Chapter 10 Chemical Bonding 5 Chapter 10 Chemical Bonding Exp Separation Chapter 12 Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces 6 Quiz 2 Chapters 5 Molecules and Compounds Exp Separation (continued) 7 Chapters 5 Molecules and Compounds Exp Chemical Change Chapters 7 Chemical Reactions 8 Chapter 7 Chemical Reactions Exp Identify 9 Quiz 3 Exp % Water Chapter 6 Chemical Composition 10 Spring Break Spring Break 11 Chapter 6 Chemical Composition No Lab Chapter 8 Quantities in Chemical Reactions 12 Chapter 8 Quantities in Chemical Reactions Exp Empirical Formula Quiz 4 13 Chapters 13 Solutions Exp Molar Concentration Chapter 14 Acids and Bases 14 Chapter 14 Acids and Bases Exp Vinegar Chapter 11 - Gases 15 Quiz 5 Clean-up & Check-out Chapter 18 Organic Chemistry 16 Chapter 18 Organic Chemistry Review for the Final Exam 17 Final Exam *This schedule is subject to change. The schedule will vary from semester to semester. The above schedule is based on a 16 week schedule where each week equates to 5 contact hours. In summer sessions the schedule will be adjusted to have more contact hours per week to accommodate the shorter semester. Chemistry 1405, Introductory Chemistry 4

5 Unit 1 A. Measurement 1. Significant figures 2. Scientific notation 3. Metric system 4. Mass, weight, density 5. Temperature scale B. Matter and Energy 1. Law of conservation of mass and energy 2. Potential and kinetic energy 3. Physical and chemical properties and changes 4. Mixtures and pure substances 5. Elements and atoms 6. Compounds and molecules 7. Symbols 8. Atomic mass, formula mass, molecular mass 9. Gram-atomic (formula) mass and the mole 10. Formulas--empirical and molecular 11. Percentage composition by mass C. Atomic Theory 1. Theoretical contributions: Dalton, Thomson and Rutherford 2. Sub-atomic particles: electrons, protons and neutrons 3. Atomic number and atomic mass 4. Isotopes 5. Bohr atom 6. Quantum mechanical atomic model: electron energy levels, subshells and orbitals D. Periodic Table 1. Periodic trends: radius, ionization energy, and electron affinity E. Chemical Bonding 1. Covalent and ionic bonds 2. Concept of electronegativity 3. Oxidation number Unit 2 A. Chemical Nomenclature 1. Formulas of compound from systemic name 2. Polyatomic ions 3. Finding oxidation number 4. Names and formulas of inorganic acids 5. Common names of compounds Chemistry 1405, Introductory Chemistry 5

6 B. Calculations Involving Chemical Formulas 1. Gram-atomic mass and the mole 2. Empirical formulas 3. Molecular formulas 4. Percentage composition by mass Unit 3 A. Chemical Equations 1. Word and formula equations 2. Balancing chemical equations 3. Activity series 4. Redox reactions B. Stoichiometry 1. Mole method 2. Quantities of reactants and products 3. Limiting reactant Unit 4 A. The Gaseous State 1. Kinetic theory of gases 2. Boyle s and Charles law 3. Combined gas law 4. Ideal gas law B. Solutions 1. Saturated, unsaturated and super saturated 2. Solution concentrations--percent by mass 3. Molarity 4. Normality 5. Dilution of solutions Chemistry 1405, Introductory Chemistry 6

7 Unit 5 A. Organic Chemistry and Carbon 1. Carbon--tetrahedral bond 2. Classification of organic compounds 3. Alkanes 4. Isomers 5. Alkenes and alkynes 6. Cyclic compounds 7. Aromatic hydrocarbons B. Classes of Organic Compounds 1. Functional groups 2. Alcohols 3. Ethers 4. Aldehydes 5. Ketones 6. Carboxylic acids 7. Esters 8. Amines 9. Monomers--ethylene, propylene, styrene, acrylic acid 10. Polymers--polyethylene, polypropylene a. manufacturing process b. fabrication techniques c. physical properties LABORATORY OBJECTIVES YOU MUST MAKE AT LEAST A D IN THE LABORATORY PORTION OF THIS COURSE IN ORDER TO PASS THE COURSE. Given the proper laboratory equipment and reagents, the student will: A. Learn and be tested on safe laboratory procedures. B. Correctly read and record metric measurements for length, volume and mass. With this information determine the density of objects using direct measurement and water displacement. C. Determine the formula of a hydrated salt. D. Separate the components of a mixture based upon solubility. Calculate percent composition. Chemistry 1405, Introductory Chemistry 7

8 E. Observe physical and chemical properties associated with physical and chemical changes. F. Calculate the empirical formula of a compound from experimental data. G. Identify the ionic compounds present in an unknown solution by systematically studying the interactions among the ions. H. Determine the molar concentration of a NaOH solution using a primary standard. I. Determine the percentage acetic acid using standardized NaOH. J. Determine the melt flow index of various grades of polyethylenes. Chemistry 1405, Introductory Chemistry 8

9 BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE SYLLABUS CHEM 1405 Introductory Chemistry IV. LEARNING OUTCOMES At the completion of CHEM 1405 the student will be able to do the following: OUTCOMES Use the periodic table to determine the chemical symbols of the elements, their electronic configurations, and to predict chemical formula. Balance chemical equations. Perform molar and mass quantity calculations given balanced chemical equations. Understand and apply the ideal gas law. Differentiate between organic and inorganic compounds. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Student s success on the following questions on the final exam which relate to the chemical symbols of the elements, their electronic configurations, and to predict chemical formula will be evaluated: 5, 6, 9. Student s success on the following questions on the final exam which relate to balancing chemical equations will be evaluated: 29, 30, 31. Student s success on the following questions on the final exam which relate to molar and mass quantity calculations given balanced chemical equations will be evaluated: 35, 37, 38. Student s success on the following questions on the final exam which relate to the understanding and the application of the ideal gas law will be evaluated: 39, 42. Student s success on the following questions on the final exam which relate to the differentiation of organic and inorganic compounds will be evaluated: 47, 48. Chemistry 1405, Introductory Chemistry 9

10 Brazosport College Syllabus for CHEM 1405: Introductory Chemistry V. INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS Instructor: Dr. Judy Chu Office: K-206 Office Phone: Alt. Phone: COURSE DESCRIPTION A study of basic organic and inorganic chemistry with special emphasis placed on practical applications of chemistry. Designed for students with no previous background in chemistry. To pass the course, the student must successfully complete the laboratory portion with a grade of D or better. (4 SCH, 3 lecture, 2 lab) PREREQUISITES A background in elementary algebra may be helpful, but it is not required. COURSE GOALS At the completion of CHEM 1405 the student will be able to: 1. Use the periodic table to determine the chemical symbols of the elements, their electronic configurations, and to predict chemical formula. 2. Balance chemical equations. 3. Perform molar and mass quantity calculations given balanced chemical equations. 4. Use basic laboratory skills to carry out procedures in a laboratory, as indicated by the student s laboratory grade. TEXTBOOK OR COURSE MATERIAL INFORMATION 1. Tro, Introductory Chemistry, 3 rd Ed., Custom Edition for Brazosport College, Published by Pearson, Signature Labs Series: Introductory Chemistry/CHEM1405, Published by Cengage Learning. 3. Scientific Calculator. LAB REQUIREMENTS 1. Visorgogs or safety goggles, must meet ANSI Z certification. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Brazosport College is committed to providing equal education opportunities to every student. Brazosport College offers services for individuals with special needs and capabilities including counseling, tutoring, equipment, and software to assist students with special needs. Please contact the Special Populations Counselor, , for further information. ACADEMIC HONESTY Chemistry 1405, Introductory Chemistry 10

11 Brazosport College assumes that students eligible to perform on the college level are familiar with the ordinary rules governing proper conduct including academic honesty. The principle of academic honesty is that all work presented by you is yours alone. Academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, and collusion shall be treated appropriately. Please refer to the Brazosport College Student Guide for more information; this is available online at ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICIES Class attendance is not graded, but you must attend class to successfully complete the course. If you are unable to complete this course, you must complete and submit a withdrawal form with the registrar. If you stop attending class and do not withdraw, you will receive a performance grade, usually an F. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING POLICY For this class you complete the following: \ Exams: There will be a total of five exams. Each exam will last approximately one hour during class. The exact date of each Exam will be announced in class prior to the actual date of the exam. Homework: On-Line homework is available at Due date for homework is the day of the exam. For example, exam 1 covers chapters 1-3; therefore, the due date for chapters 1, 2, and 3 is the day of exam 1. Lab: The laboratory portion of the course consists of weekly 2 hour labs which the student must attend. To pass the course, the student must successfully complete the laboratory experiments with a grade of D or better. Final Exam: The final will be given at the end of the course. The final exam is comprehensive. Each of the above requirements counts toward your final grade as follows: Exams 50% On-Line Homework 10% Lab 20% Final 20% TESTING See the class calendar for the chapters and dates of the tests. Students are allowed to bring one page of hand written notes, containing equations, etc., to the exams. The material to be covered on each exam is as follows: Exam Chapters , 9, 10 & &7 4 6 &8 5 13, 14, &11 Final Comprehensive Exam (all chapters from Exams 1-5 and chapter 18) MAKE-UP POLICY Chemistry 1405, Introductory Chemistry 11

12 There will be no make-up exams. The lowest exam grade will be dropped. The final exam grade will replace one missed exam grade. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Students are expected to fully participate in this course. The following criteria are intended to assist you in being successful in this course: 1. understand the syllabus requirements 2. use appropriate time management skills 3. communicate with the instructor 4. complete course work on time, and 5. utilize online components (such as Desire2Learn and MasteringChemistry) as required. PROJECTS, ASSIGNMENTS, PORTFOLIOS, SERVICE LEARNING, INTERNSHIPS, ETC. None. OTHER STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION Information about the Library is available at or by calling Information about study skills and tutoring for math, reading, writing, biology, chemistry, and other subjects is available in the Learning Assistance Center (LAC); see or call To contact the Physical Sciences and Process Technology Department call The Student Services provides assistance in the following: Counseling and Advising Financial Aid Student Activities To reach the Information Technology Department for computer, , or other technical assistance call the Helpdesk at Chemistry 1405, Introductory Chemistry 12