GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
CHEMISTRY 106-4M (MWF 10:45-11:40AM, BEA 226)
SPRING 2008
INSTRUCTOR:
Name: Dr. Yusheng DouOffice: 120 Beauregard Hall
Office hours: 8:30-10:30 AM MWF
2:30-5:30 PM TTh
Phone Number: (985) 448-4880
E-Mail:
Web:
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
CHEM 106 Introductory Chemistry II. 3-3-0 Prerequisite: CHEMISTRY 105 with a grade of C or better, or permission of department head. Corequisite: MATHEMATICS 102. This course is a continuation of CHEMISTRY 105 with emphasis on solutions, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, kinetics, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, and ionic equilibrium. Degree credit will not be given for both CHEMISTRY 102 and CHEMISTRY 106.
PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE
Prerequisite or corequisite: Chemistry 105.
REQUIRED TEXT
Principles of General Chemistry, Martin Silberberg, McGraw Hill, 2007
Supplements
As a student at Nicholls, you have access to several computer labs (Cenac, WAC, LS&T), through a dial-in account, at the library, or at the departmental computer labs (Beauregard 129 & 245). You must fill out and submit a User Agreement Form as soon as possible. Self-help programs are available in Beauregard 129, 245.
A course website is set up on the Nicholls BlackboardTM server ( At this website you will find a copy of this syllabus, the course calendar, a discussion forum, and a virtual classroom allowing interaction with classmates and instructor after class hours.
COURSE GOALS
To provide the chemical background in inorganic chemistry needed to comprehend the nature and properties of matter including studies of the common elements and their compounds on the basis of periodic classification, atomic and molecular theories, and the relation of atomic and molecular structure to chemical behavior, elementary stoichiometric calculations and solution chemistry. To present this discipline in an interesting and logical sequence, the beginning chemistry student may develop a basic understanding of the principles of inorganic chemistry and overcome misconception about chemistry and fear of science as a whole. For further explanation of the learning objectives associated with this goal, go to
STUDENT OUTCOME OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, successful students will have developed a working knowledge of the following concepts:
a)Theory of light and atomic spectra, quantum theory and quantum numbers, electron configurations, and periodic trends in the properties of elements.
b)Molecular bonding and spatial geometry, including Lewis electron dot structures, molecular geometry, formal charge, polarity of molecules, hybridization of atomic orbitals and the VESPR theory of molecular geometry.
c)Properties of solutions including concentration units, principles of solubility and colligative properties.
d)Principles of heat flow, measurement of heat flow and calorimetry, enthalpy and enthalpies of formation, thermodynamic equations, bond dissociation energies, the first law of thermodynamics, and free energy.
e)Reaction rates and concentrations, reactant concentration and time and reaction mechanisms.
f)Equilibrium, the equilibrium constant expression, determination of equilibrium constants, applications of the equilibrium constant to problem solving, and the effects of changes in conditions upon an equilibrium system.
g)Acid-base theories, water ionization constant and its affect of pH and pOH, weak acids and weak bases and their affect on the pH of aqueous solutions, and the acid-base properties of salt solutions.
h)Buffer solutions and their affect on the pH of aqueous solutions, acid-base indicators, acid-base titrations, and polyprotic acids.
i)Precipitate formation, use of the solubility product constant (Ksp) to predict solubility, dissociation of precipitates, and qualitative analysis.
j)Electrochemistry, voltaic and electrolytic cells, effect of concentration on cell voltage, standard cell potentials, and batteries.
Louisiana Content Standards
Student Outcome Objective. After completing a one term preparatory course students should be able to do the following
a. / Identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations: / SI-H-A1, A2b. / Read, write and talk about chemistry using a basic chemistry vocabulary; / PH-H-A,B1,
c. / Observe and describe the objective by the properties of the materials from which they are made / PS-E-A1,A3
d. / Describe the properties of the different states of matter and identify the conditions that cause matter to change states / PS-E-A4, D1
e. / Write routine chemical formulas; / PS-H-C3,C5
f. / Write balanced equation to represent a variety of chemical reactions / PS-H-D3
g. / Set up and solve chemistry problems; manipulate and analyze quantitative data using the SI system / PS-H-A1
h. / "Think” chemistry on an atomic or molecular level in fundamental theoretical areas to visualize what happens in a chemical change / PS-H-B1, D4, C4
COURSE CONTENT(Chapter Coverage)
ChapterContent
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6Thermochemistry
11Covalent Bonding
12Liquids and Solids
13Solutions
14Main Group Elements
16Kinetics; Rates and Mechanisms
17Equilibrium
18Acid/Base Equilibria
19Ionic Equilibria in Aqueous Systems
20Thermodynamics
21Electrochemistry
Course Requirements and Method of Evaluation
iClicker classroom response pads
This course is set-up to take advantage of the Iclicker student response device. These are sold in the NSU Bookstore for ~$35 and are standard across the University. Use is optional at the students discretion. All clicker questions are used during lecture and correct responses will give the user EXTRA CREDIT. Sharing clickers within class is friendly but point credit will only be awarded to a single registered user of that clicker. Forget the clicker and there will be no extra credit for that days lecture.
Class Notes
Lecture notes, both doc and ppt versions, from PowerPointTM slides presented during class will be made available, usually post lecture, online at . This material is recommended, not required. While many students find this amenity useful they should not be viewed as an acceptable replacement for the hard work of writing down and recopying class notes.
Testing
Three in class Mid Term exams will be administered during the semester at times outlined on the second page of this syllabus. Content will be, in some respects, cumulative because of the nature of the material we are covering, but emphasis will be weighted more heavily on newly covered material.
Bring two well-sharpened #2 pencils with functional erasers and an official NSU SCANTRON sheet with you to each quiz. Calculators which lack the ability to display alphabetical text will also be permitted during the exam. BRING YOUR NSU IDCARD
Your total overall score will be computed partially on the average of your 3 best Exam scores. A 4th exam will be given on the same day and the same time as the FINAL EXAM. If you wish, this 4th exam score may replace one of your earlier exam scores in the calculations for your grade.
Grades
An overall score will be computed on the basis your exam performances. A comprehensive final exam will determine 30% of your final percentage. The three mid-term exams will count for 70% of your total score. Classroom question answers and attendance will be a bonus and account for 15% of your total score. Your letter grade will then be assigned according to the following computed percentages.
A: 90%+ , B: 80 – 89%, C: 70 – 79%, D: 60 – 69%, F: 0 – 59%
Make-up None
Occasionally, incidents of illness, work or personal tragedy intervene at inopportune times. It has been my experience that personal events such as these present the student with limited opportunity for catching-up. Do your very best to guard your personal health. A missed exam will be averaged as a zero, which will have a devastating effect upon your chances of achieving a passing score.
Academic Honesty
A presumption is made that students will behave in an honorable and reasonable manner as regards their own academic integrity. Any documentable evidence of misconduct will be handled according to current Departmental and University policies and will be pursued to the fullest extent. University policy, as detailed in the NSU Code of Student Conduct will be followed. Maximum penalty = F.
Attendance
It has been my observation that most people who fail to thrive intellectually do so after becoming detached from the learning experience and environment. Attendance will be measured daily. You are allowed 4 absences. One (1) percentage points will be subtracted from your final accumulated course average for each and every absence in excess of the allowed 4 absences. Your attendance will be determined by your answering questions using clicker each class. There is no distinction between “excused” and “unexcused”.
Semester Withdrawals
The last day to drop the course with an automatic W is Friday, Aril 4, 2008.
Academic Disabilities.
If you have a documented disability that requires assistance, you will need to register with the Office of Disability Services for coordination of your academic accommodations. The Office of Disability Services is located in Peltier Hall, Room 100-A. The phone number is (985) 448-4430 (TDD 449-7002).
Academic Grievances
The proper procedure for filing grade appeals or grievances related to academic matters is listed in Section 5 of the Code of Student Conduct and at following link:
Continued Learning Following an Extreme Emergency
In order to make continued learning possible following an extreme emergency, students are responsible for:
- reading regular emergency notifications on the NSU website;
- knowing how to use and access Blackboard (or university designated electronic delivery system);
- being familiar with emergency guidelines;
- evacuating textbook and other course materials
- knowing their Blackboard (or designated system) student login and password;
- contacting faculty regarding their intentions for completing the course.
Faculty are responsible for:
- their development in the use of the Blackboard (or designated ) software;
- having a plan for continuing their courses using only Blackboard and email;
- continuing their courses in whatever way suits the completion of the course best, and being creative in the continuation of these courses;
- making adjustments or compensations to a student’s progress in special programs with labs, clinical sequences or the like only in the immediate semester following the emergency.
Academic ScheduLE** Spring Semester 2008
1/16(R) Late Registration Drop/Add ENDS
1/14 – 18Chapter 6 – Thermochemistry4
1/21Dr. Martin LutherKing Holiday. Classes Canceled
1/23-25 Chapter 11 – Covalent Bonding (overview)2
1/28- 2/8 Chapter 12 – Liquids and Solids4
2/4-6(M - W)Mardi Gras NO CLASSES
2/11- 15Chapter 13 – Solutions2
Exam #1, February 18th Chapters 6, 11- 13
2/18 - 22Chapter 16 – Kinetics; Rates and Mechanisms3
2/25 - 28Chapter 17 – Equilibrium3
3/3 - 7Chapter 18 – Acid/Base Equilibria3
Exam #2, March 19th Chapters 13, 16 - 18
3/20-28(Th, F-F)Spring Break/Easter Holiday NO CLASSES
3/31 - 4/4Chapter 19 – Ionic Solution Equilibrium3
4/4(F) Final Date to Drop class with automatic “W”
4/7 - 11Chapter 20 – Entropy and Free Energy2
Exam #3, April 14th Chapters 18 - 20
4/16 - 21Chapter 21 - Electrochemistry3
4/23 – 30Chapter 14 – Main Group Elements
4/30(W) Last day of instruction Spring Semester
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Final Exam 8-10 AM Friday, May 9th 2008
Please Note All parts of this syllabus are subject to revision as events may warrant, and should not be construed as a contract. Students will be notified of any changes. Notifications will appear on
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