Spring 2009 The City College of New York
Chemistry 10301 - General Chemistry I
Instructors: Professor Urs Jans
Phone: 212-650-8369 Email:
Office Hours for Prof. Jans
Mondays after lecture (3:30 pm - 4:30 pm) in TBA.
Thursdays (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm) in MR-1218.
Textbook and supporting materials
· General Chemistry, Hill, Petrucci, McCreary and Perry, Fourth Edition. Pearson Prentice Hall.
· Solutions Manual, Hassell.
· Peer-Led Team Learning General Chemistry, Gosser, Strozak, Cracolice, 2nd edition. Pearson Prentice Hall.
· Catalyst, Laboratory Manual, Berlant
Textbook companion website, http://wps.prenhall.com/esm_hillpetrucci_genchem_4/
There are good self-quizzes and math reviews on this site.
Additional resources:
http://www.sci.ccny.cuny.edu/~chemwksp/index.html
Calculator: A simple scientific calculator is necessary for CHEM 10301.
Course Description:
An in-depth introduction to the fundamental laws and techniques of chemistry for majors in science and engineering. Topics include: measurement; stoichiometry; the gaseous state; thermochemistry; atomic structure; and chemical bonding; redox reactions; solids, liquids and intermolecular forces.
This course is the first of a two-semester sequence and consists of three components (lecture, laboratory, and workshop), which are integrated to provide a comprehensive but thorough introduction to the principles of chemistry. The laboratory component introduces students to common laboratory methods including visible spectroscopy and titration. The workshop is a peer-led, small group discussion of concepts and problem solving in general chemistry.
How to succeed in General Chemistry… or A word to the wise…
Learning Chemistry is cumulative – if you miss a class you will miss a significant building block, which will affect your exam performance, scores, and final grade as well as your ability to understand material in future courses. So, attendance for all lectures, labs, and workshops while required is critical to your success. Further, your own practice by doing homework and becoming engaged with the material as well as engaged with your classmates in workshop and lab discussions of chemical concepts will help you build your knowledge to succeed. Learning these skills will prepare you for your chosen major and professional career.
Prerequsites: Math 19000
Pre- or Corequisites: Math 19500, 20100, 20500
3 lect., 2 wrkshp., 2 lab. hr./wk.; 4 cr.
After completing this course, students should be able to:
1. Perform unit conversions and express values with the correct number of significant figures.
2. Express and interpret atomic symbols, atomic number, mass number, and molar mass.
3. Understand and apply concepts of balancing chemical reactions, and be able to perform stoichiometric calculations.
4. Define enthalpy and solve thermochemical equations.
5. Express quantum energy levels of atoms and relate these to atomic properties.
6. Draw and interpret Lewis-dot structures, predict three dimensional structure of simple molecules, and draw simple molecular orbital diagrams.
7. Apply the ideal gas law to problems involving changes in moles, pressure, volume and temperature.
8. Solve problems involving solution chemistry such as titration and precipitation.
9. Write a laboratory report including data and analysis.
10. Be able to conduct a variety of experiments (titration, spectroscopic) including accurate recording of results and preparation of calibration curves.
11. Be aware and follow the safety requirements in a chemical laboratory.
12. Analyze molecular modeling and graphic plots using computers.
13. Communicate concepts and problem solving of chemistry that have been presented in lecture.
14. Work as part of a problem solving team to solve chemistry problems.
15. Apply chemical principles to selected applications in life science or technology.
Topics covered:
1. Matter and Measurement 2. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
3. Stoichiometry 4. Solution Chemistry
5. Gases 6. Thermochemistry
7. Quantum theory and the hydrogen atom 8. Electron-configuration & Periodicity
9. The Chemical Bond 10. Structure of Molecules
Section E:
Lecture: M, W 2:00 – 3:15 pm MR-2
Lab: T 2:00 – 3:50 pm MR-1001
Workshop: W 10:00 – 11:50 am MR-1029, 1010, 1026
Section E2:
Lecture: M, W 2:00 – 3:15 pm MR-2
Lab: Th 2:00 – 3:50 pm MR-1001
Workshop: W 12:00 – 1:50 pm MR-1307, 1029, 1026
Section E3:
Lecture: M, W 2:00 – 3:15 pm MR-2
Lab: F 12:30 – 2:20 pm MR-1001
Workshop: W 10:00 – 11:50 pm MR-1307
Section E4:
Lecture: M, W 2:00 – 3:15 pm MR-2
Lab: F 12:30 – 2:20 pm MR-1003
Workshop: W 12:00 – 1:50 pm MR-1010, 1029
Free tutorial service: Available in the Chemistry Learning Center (Rm. MR-1029). See posted schedule near door.
Grading Scheme
40% Semester Exams: Exam I (Chapters 1-3), Exam II (Chapters 4-6), Exam III (Chapters 7-9)
35% Final Exam (Chapters 1-10 cumulative)
15% Laboratory
10% Workshop: Workshop quiz, Homework
Homework: Assigned for each chapter and due at workshop following the last lecture of each chapter. Students must hand in homework to workshop leader, who will grade it as (10) complete, (5) incomplete, or (0) no assignment.
Note: There will be no make-up semester exams.
Statement on Academic Integrity
The CCNY policy on academic integrity will be followed in this course. The document can be found through the CCNY website by clicking on Current Students à Academic Services à Policy on Academic Integrity. All students must read the details regarding plagiarism and cheating in order to be familiar with the rules of the college. Cases where academic integrity is compromised will be prosecuted according to these rules. In addition, the Policy of Academic Integrity can be found in the Undergraduate Bulletin 2007-2009 in Appendix B.3 on page 312.
Tentative Schedule for Chemistry 10301
(please read text in advance) /
Workshop Unit
(homework P. S. due)Jan. 26, M / Ch. 1. Chemistry: Matter and
Measurement
Jan. 28, W / Ch. 1. Chemistry: Matter and
Measurement / Unit 1: The Search for the
Elements
Feb, 2, M / Ch. 2. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Feb. 4, W / Ch. 2. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions / Unit 2: Atoms and Subatomic
Structure
(Ch. 1 problem set due)
Feb. 9, M / Ch. 3. Stoichiometry: Chemical
Calculations
Feb. 11, W / Ch. 3. Stoichiometry: Chemical
Calculations / Unit 3: Introduction to Stoichio.
Unit 4: Strategies for Stoichio.
(Ch. 2 problem set due)
Feb. 18, W / Ch. 3. Stoichiometry: Chemical
Calculations / Unit 4: Strategies for
Stoichiometry
Feb. 23, M / Exam I
Feb. 25, W / Ch. 4. Chemical Reactions in
Aqueous Solutions / Discuss Exam I
Unit 5: Ions in solution
(Ch. 3 problem set due)
Mar. 2, M / Ch. 4. Chemical Reactions in
Aqueous Solutions
Mar. 4, W / Ch. 5. Gases / Unit 6: Gases: Nature, Laws …
(Ch. 4 problem set due)
Mar. 9, M / Ch. 5. Gases
Mar. 11, W / Ch. 6. Thermochemistry / Unit 7: Thermochemistry (intro)
(Ch. 5 problem set due)
Mar. 16, M / Ch. 6. Thermochemistry
Mar. 18, W / Ch. 6. Thermochemistry / Unit 7: Thermochemistry
Mar. 23, M / Review Ch. 4,5,6
Mar. 25, W / Ch. 7. Atomic Structure / Unit 8: Energy and the … (intro)
(Ch. 6 problem set due)
Mar. 30, M /
Exam II
Apr. 1, W / Ch. 7. Atomic Structure / Unit 8: Energy and the …..Unit 9: Building Atoms …. (intro)
Apr. 6, M / Ch. 8. Electron Configurations, Atomic Properties, and the Periodic Table
Apr. 20, M / Ch. 8. Electron Configurations, Atomic Properties, and the Periodic Table
Apr. 22, W / Ch. 9. Chemical Bonds / Unit 9: Building Atoms with …
(Ch. 7 & 8 problem sets due)
Apr. 27, M / Ch. 9. Chemical Bonds
Apr. 29, W / Review Ch. 7, 8, 9 / Unit 10: Covalent Bonding
(Ch. 9 problem set due)
May 4, M / Exam 3
May 6, W / Ch. 10. Bonding Theory and
Molecular Structure / Unit 11: The Structure of Molec.
May 11, M / Ch. 10. Bonding Theory and
Molecular Structure
May 13, W / Review / Review for Final Exam
(Ch. 10 problem set due)
Exam Week / Final Exam
Chemistry 10301 Problem Sets (P. S.)
Chapter 1: 24, 26, 36, 38b, 50, 52, 54, 60, 64, 81 (due 2/4)
Chapter 2: 22, 26, 32, 40, 50, 52, 58, 64, 68 (due 2/11)
Chapter 3: 18a,f, 22a, 24c, 34, 36, 54a-e, 58a, 64, 74 (due 2/25)
Chapter 4: 26, 30, 37, 46, 54, 58, 68, 73, 78 (due 3/4)
Chapter 5: 22a,b, 32, 38, 48, 54, 68, 74, 82, 94 (due 3/11)
Chapter 6: 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 56, 66, 68, 72 (due 3/25)
Chapter 7: 32, 38, 40, 46, 48, 60, 62, 64 (due 4/22)
Chapter 8: 24, 28, 36, 44, 46, 50, 58a,b (due 4/22)
Chapter 9: 26, 28, 34, 36, 40, 46, 48, 50, 54, 70 (due 4/29)
Chapter 10: 22, 24, 30, 44, 46, 54, 62 (due 5/13)
Study Guides:
1. Plan at least three hours of study (reading the chapter and completing the problem sets -“homework”) time for every hour you spend in class.
2. Do the problem sets individually (without help from friends or classmates) initially. Please look at a related problem in the solution manual to help you solve the assigned problem. If you are still unable to solve the problem, then ask a friend, classmate, workshop leader, TA, or Professor for help.
3. Read the book and take notes as you read.
4. Attend workshop: finish the Self-Test, finish the workshop problems, and ask questions.
5. Seek help when you have difficulty (office hours, tutoring, study groups with workshop).
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