COREQUISITE: 

MAT104 or higher, ENG101- English composition or equivalent.

 Students receiving credit for CHE111 and/or CHE112 cannot receive credit for CHE101.

 

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: 

This course uses an Open Education Resource (OER) which is free. You can access the textbook at the following URL: https://www.openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/chemistry

Chemistry

ISBN-13: 978-1-938168-39-0

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

A scientific or graphing calculator, a bound composition notebook with graph paper pages for lab, safety glasses, and a straight edge are all required for this course.

As the result of instructional activities, students will be able to:

1. use appropriate chemical terminology and nomenclature to effectively communicate their understanding of concepts in chemistry
2. describe the phases of matter and their molecular and elemental properties
   1. distinguish between solids, liquids, gases and plasmas
3. define the difference between homogeneous & heterogeneous mixtures
   1. identify and apply methods of separation of mixtures using physical properties
   2. apply methods of separation using chemical instrumentation such as HPLC & GC
4. explain atomic theory, atomic structure, atomic mass, atomic number, isotopes and ions of a given particular element
   1. calculate atomic mass from mass spectroscopy data to determine the atomic mass of an element on the periodic table
   2. define the concept of a mole, molar mass and Avogadro's number
   3. calculate conversion between grams to moles and moles to grams
5. describe stoichiometry with respect to reactions and solve related problems
   1. write balanced equation
   2. determine stoichiometric relationships between reactants and products
   3. calculate limiting reactants, excess reactants, theoretical yield, & percent yield
6. explain chemical reactions and distinguish between the different types
   1. identify and balance combination, decomposition, displacement, and metathesis reactions
   2. write and balance ionic and net ionic equations, precipitation reactions with respect to solubility, neutralization reactions, red-ox reactions, and combustion reactions
7. define acids and bases in terms of Arrhenius
   1. calculate molarity
   2. describe titrametric methods
8. explain kinetic and potential energy, concept of heat, heat capacity, and enthalpy
   1. distinguish between endothermic and exothermic processes
   2. calculate specific heats of reactions
   3. define and use Hess's Law to calculate the enthalpy of a reaction
   4. calculate standard enthalpies of formation
9. describe the concepts in quantum mechanics to explain electron motion
   1. describe a photon and how it is emitted
   2. define line spectra and give examples
   3. describe the electromagnetic spectrum and how each type of radiation relates to the others with respect to wavelength, frequency and energy
   4. define Heisenberg's uncertainty principle
   5. list the 4 quantum numbers, giving both symbol and name, and explain what each one means and give an example
   6. draw all the orientations of s, p, and d orbitals
10.  define electron configuration and periodicity for all elements
    1. write electron configuration and orbital diagrams for all elements from H to Ba and their ions
    2. list Aufbar's filling order
    3. define periodic trends with respect to ionization energy, electron affinity and atomic radii
11. explain bonding and molecular structures using VSEPR and MO theory
    1. write complete bond descriptions including hybrid orbital’s of sp, sp2 and sp3
    2. draw Lewis structures for molecules, identify the bond directions, geometry and hybridization
    3. describe linear, trigonal planar, tetrahedral, trigonal bipyramidal and octahedral molecular geometry, sub-classifications of each and the associated vertex angle for the 5 geometric model
    4. draw a Molecular Orbital Diagram (MO) for all diatoms from H₂ to Ne₂, determine the bond order, and if the molecule is paramagnetic or diamagnetic

  LAB OBJECTIVES:

The laboratory experience will reinforce the understanding that experimental work is the foundation of chemical knowledge and which requires fundamental laboratory skills. Students will: 

1. anticipate, recognize, and respond properly to potential hazards in laboratory procedures
   1. complete laboratory safety training as designed by the CCC science department
   2. review the contents of MSDS & location of MSDS sheets storage area
2. keep accurate and complete experimental records
   1. write all lab records in a bound lab notebook using Proper Lab Documentation (PLD) as required for Good Lab Practices (GLP)
   2. enter all data as it is generated in the lab
3. perform accurate quantitative measurements
   1. use properly calibrated instruments (i.e. spectrophotometers) and volumetric glassware
   2. interpret experimental results and draw reasonable conclusions
4. record in the lab notebook all information/data using tables, graphs, formulas and calculations
   1. write a conclusion of results in the lab notebook at the end of each lab to summarize what was discovered in the laboratory
5. communicate effectively through oral and written reports
   1. write 3 formal lab reports - Empirical Formula, Hess's Law and UV/Vis Spectroscopy
   2. report required information such as tables, graphs, formulas, calculations background and summary in electronic format
   3. use Excel, Word and PowerPoint to present laboratory data and reports to the instructor and classmates as required
6. analyze data statistically, assess the reliability of experimental results, and discuss the sources of systematic and random error in experiments
   1. use statistical interpretation as needed in the summary of lab information and required lab reports
   2. include correlation of data on all graphs via electronically generate linear trend lines
7. plan & execute experiments through the use of appropriate chemical literature & electronic resources
   1. research background information required for labs and lab reports from reputable sources such as American Chemical Society (ACS) or .edu, .org, and .gov websites

Feel free to contact a member of the Science Department or the Science Department Chair.