Chem 110 Syllabus Introductory Chemistry INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Steven Fawl, Room 1830B, 256-7265 WEBSITE: www.napavalley.edu/people/sfawl EMAIL: sfawl@napavalley.edu LECTURES: MTWTh 8:00 to 10:05 LABS: MTWTh 10:30 to 12:20 OFFICE HRS: MTWTh 12:30 to 1:20 Room 1830B TEXT Corwin, C. H.; Introductory Chemistry, 7th Edition; Pearson Prentice Hall, 2013 LAB: Chem 110 Lab Manual available in the NVC bookstore. GRADING POLICY: Six exams and a final plus laboratory and quiz scores will count toward the final grade according to the following schedule, Available Points Grade Range Exams 5 100pts = 500 pts 100-90% A Final 1 200pts = 200 pts 89-80% B Quizzes 2 10pts = 20 pts 79-70% C Lab 13 15 pts = 195 pts 69-60% D Total = 915pts < 60% F Grading is based on a class average = B-. HOMEWORK: Homework assignments are posted on the website and may be turned in for extra credit. Homework assignments are due the day of the exam. Homework covers the material related to the lectures and are an excellent way to prepare for taking the exams. It is in your best interest to do the homework fully, and with great fervor, as it will directly aid your success in this course. LECTURE ATTENDANCE: Regular attendance in all classes is important for satisfactory academic progress. The Napa Valley College attendance regulations make provisions for a limited number of unavoidable absences. However, a student who is absent for as many times as the class meets each week for lecture will have exhausted this provision. An instructor may request verification of those absences. Further absences may cause the instructor to drop the student from the class. Students who do not attend the first class meeting may be dropped or lose priority on the waiting list. LAB ATTENDANCE: Attendance in lab is mandatory. Lab Reports are the due one week after they have been completed. LABS ARE CONSIDERED LATE IF THEY ARE TURNED IN ANY TIME AFTER THE CLASS PERIOD THAT THEY ARE DUE. IF A LAB IS SLIPPED UNDER THE DOOR TO MY OFFICE AFTER CLASS THE LAB WILL BE MARKED LATE. LABS THAT ARE MORE THAN A WEEK LATE WILL RECEIVE NO CREDIT. No assignments will be accepted by email. 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The first course in chemistry for students preparing for biological or health sciences, for more advanced chemistry courses, or for those desiring to learn about chemistry in the everyday world for general education. Laboratory is included. COURSE CONTENT: Unit 1: Measurement and Calculations. Metric-metric conversions; metric-english conversions; using units; the dimensional analysis method; the proportion method; density; temperature conversions (Fahrenheit, Celsius, Kelvin); Charles' and Boyle's Gas Laws; the barometer. Exponential notation. Unit 2: Atoms and Bonding. The atom and its parts; isotopes; atomic number, mass number, atomic mass; energy and the electron shells; the Periodic Table; the Octet Rule and ionic bonding. Writing formulas for ionic compounds; naming ionic compounds. The covalent bond. Writing formulas for covalent compounds; naming covalent compounds. Drawing the structures (dots and dashes) for covalent structures. The coordinate covalent bond. Skeletal covalent structures. Elements, compounds, mixtures; solutions; molecules and formula units; atomic, molecular and formula masses. Unit 3: Redox, Chemical Equations, and Solutions. Electronegativity; polar covalent bonding; oxidation number; oxidation and reduction; oxidizing and reducing agents. Hydrogen bonding; dissolving; salts, strong and weak bases, strong and weak acids; hydronium ion; the modern definition of a base. Types of chemical equations. Predicting what the products will be. Writing complete, balanced chemical equations. Unit 4: The Mole. The mole defined-molar number, molar mass, molar volume of a gas and of a solid or liquid. The mole and gas density. Concentrations of solutions; molarity and normality. ph-what it is and what influences it. Lab: Basic safety rules and techniques. A variety of experiments including the making and testing of gases; the synthesis of esters, aspirin, nylon, and soap; single and double replacement reactions and electrochemistry; determining the volume of a mole of gas, the formula of a hydrate, the concentration of vinegar by titration. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1. Perform basic chemically-related mathematical computations, including conversions within the metric system, conversions between English and metric systems, density, temperature conversion, gas laws, exponents, dimensional analysis and proportions, and mole-related problems, including concentration of solutions. 2. Define and appropriately use the terms atom, ion, charge, atomic number, mass number, atomic mass, isotope, energy states, element, compound, mixture, solution, molecule, and formula unit. 3. Create drawings to explain ionic bonding and covalent bonding, including coordinate covalent bonding. 4. Explain the organization and structure of the Periodic Table. 5. Write ionic and covalent formulas, and name simple ionic and covalent compounds and acids; draw the Lewis (electron dot and dash) structures of simple covalent compounds, including skeletal structures. 6. Explain polar using the concept of electronegativity to covalent bonds; determine oxidation numbers and identify oxidation and reduction processes and their agents. 7. Explain hydrogen bonding and dissolving. 2
8. Correctly apply the terms the terms, salts, strong and weak bases, strong and weak acids, hydronium ion, ionize and dissociate. 9. Explain neutralization and bases as proton acceptors. 10. Classify chemical equations, and write balanced chemical equations given only the reactants. 11. Apply the mole concept, and perform mole-equation computations for gas-volume and non-gas-volume problems; calculate mole amounts, molar volumes, and molar masses; determine gas densities from formula masses. 12. Contrast the meanings of "concentrated and dilute" with "strong and weak;" calculate molar concentrations (molarity) and normality. 13. Apply the concept of ph and the factors that influence it. 14. Work in a laboratory setting utilizing appropriate safety and technique procedures and standard laboratory equipment. 15. Perform a variety of experiments following laboratory directions. 16. Develop and test hypotheses, gather and weigh evidence, and make appropriate conclusions. LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS: You are expected to be prepared for lab BEFORE starting the experiment. You may not begin the experiment unless you have met a set of minimum, but mandatory, requirements. These requirements include that you, 1. have a completed pre-laboratory assignment from the lab manual, 2. attend the pre-lab lecture, and 3. wear safety goggles, close-toed shoes, and clothing that completely covers you from the shoulders to the knees. Failure to meet these minimum requirements will prevent you from participating in that lab session. If you arrive after the start of the pre-lab lecture, you have missed it and points will be deducted. Failure to wear safety goggles will result in being immediately ejected from the lab without the possibility of being readmitted. STATEMENT OF "ACADEMIC FRAUD": All work must be of your own original composition. Plagiarism from any source (books, papers, fellow classmates, Internet, etc.) or unethical behavior during exams (unauthorized crib notes, a neighboring exam, communication (verbal, written, electronic, or otherwise), etc.) will not be tolerated. The fabrication or use of data other than your own in the laboratory reports is considered fraud. Copying from another student, even if they are your lab partner, is considered cheating. Do your own work! A failing grade will be assigned for the course and drop forms will not be permitted. In addition, the matter will be turned over to the college for further judiciary and disciplinary actions. Consult your student handbook for additional information on this and other Honor Code stipulations. Consider this statement as your first, last, and only warning regarding this matter. 3
CLASS DECORUM: It is expected that you will treat your instructor and fellow students with appropriate respect. Shouting, outbursts, anger, threats, references to gender or ethnicity, and the use of foul language will not be tolerated and may result in the student being asked to leave and if the student refuses, he or she may be escorted out of the class by campus police. In addition, please do not wear clothing that contains foul language or insulting images. Be respectful of those around you. ELECTRONIC DEVICES: Be sure all cell phones and pagers are turned OFF before lecture and/or lab begins. Electronic means of recording the lectures are not permitted (this includes both audio and video recording). Additionally, laptop computers should be stored during lectures; take notes the old-fashioned way (with paper and pen). Cell phones are NOT to be used as calculators during exams. Additionally, ipods, iwatches and the like, are also banned from lectures and labs. LETTERS OF ACCOMMODATION: Approximately half of all college students have some special learning need. The College s Disabled Students Programs and Services (Room 1339E) offers services to identify students that may require accommodations in coursework or examination situations. The College and its instructors are legally required to make the arrangements explicitly stated in the student s Letter of Accommodation. If you have such a letter, please arrange for a meeting with me immediately. TUTORING: Napa Valley College offers a tremendous number of services designed to help students succeed. It is in your best interest to seek them out BEFORE you need them to pass the course. 4
Chem 110 Class Schedule Summer 2017 Date Day Topic Chapters Lab # Lab Topic Exams 6/12 M Introductions 1, PSS check-in 6/13 T Working with Numbers 6/14 W Dimensional Analysis 2 6/15 Th Density and Temperature PSS 1 Measurements 2 2 Density 6/19 M Matter and energy 3 Q&A Exam 1-1, PSS, 2 6/20 T The Atom and Light 4 6/21 W Chemical Properties 4,5 3 Physical and Chemical Properties 6/22 Th Periodic Trends 5 4 Light 6/26 M Molecular Bonds 12 6/27 T Shapes 12 6/28 W Polarity and IMFs 11 5 6/29 Th Naming 6 Q&A 11 Molecular Models Families of Elements Exam 2-3, 4, 5 7/3 M Chemical Formulas 6,7 6 Reactions Exam 3-11, 12 7/4 T 4 th of July Holiday 7/5 W Reactions 7,8 9 Baking Soda 7/6 Th Moles in Reactions 8 Q&A 7/10 M Predicting Products 9 9 Baking Soda Exam 4-6, 7, 8 7/11 T Limiting reactants 9,13 12 Solutions 7/12 W Solutions 13,14 13 Titrations 7/13 Th Acids and Bases 14 Q&A 7/17 M Ideal Gases 10 13 Titrations Exam 5-9, 13, 14 7/18 T Ideal Gases 10 10 Gases 7/19 W O-Chem 19 Q&A 7/20 Th FINAL EXAM Final Exam 5
Homework - 7 th Edition Book Chapter 1: 10 Exam 1 Chapter PSS: 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 31, 33, 37, 39, 45 Chapter 2: 1, 3, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 25, 27, 29, 31, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 53, 55, 59, 61, 63, 65, 83 Chapter 3: 7, 8, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 27, 29, 33, 35, 37, 39, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 59, 61, 87 Exam 2 Chapter 4: 17, 19, 21, 22, 29, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 57, 67, 69, 75, 76, 77, 78 Chapter 5: 9, 10, 12, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 41, 42, 47, 49, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 61, 62, 71, 72, 73, 74, 77, 79 Exam 3 Chapter 12: 1-6, 11-18, 29, 31, 33-36, 39, 49, 50, 55, 57, 58, 71, 75, 76 Chapter 11: 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 33, 34 Chapter 6: 1, 2, 5-8, 15-24, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 39, 40, 50, 51, 53 Exam 4 Chapter 7: 7, 8, 11, 17-20, 27, 29, 33, 35, 47, 49, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61-65, 67, 69, 71-74, 75, 77 Chapter 8: 13, 15, 16, 41, 43, 47, 53, 59, 61, 67 Chapter 9: 7, 9, 19-28, 49, 55,59-66, 75, 76 Exam 5 Chapter 13: 1, 2, 7-12, 15-18, 25, 26, 27, 35, 43, 45, 47, 53, 54, 57-62, 65, 67, 69, 70 Chapter 14: 5-8, 15-17, 25, 27-39, 45-54, 61, 62, 63, 67, 73, 74 Chapter 10: 3, 6, 9, 11,17-20, 23-26, 29-32, 35, 36, 37, 41, 42, 43, 45, 47, 49, 63, 65 6