King Abdul Aziz University
Faculty of Science and Art
Chemistry Department
‫جامعـــة المـلك عبد الـــعزيز‬
‫كلية العلوم واآلداب بخليص‬
‫قسم الكيمياء‬
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Chemistry for the path of scientific
COURSE
ENGLISH
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General
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Chem.100
Th. Pr. Tr. TCH
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Chemistry
Pre-requisites
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Brief contents:
Introduction, SI-Units and their prefix, atomic structure, periodic Table, chemical
formulae, chemical equations and chemical bonds gas laws, ionic equilibrium and
Le Chatelier's Principle, acids and bases, solubility equilibrium, buffer solutions,
basic principles of organic and biochemistry.
Objectives:
The course aims at:
1- Introducing students to the basic knowledge and principles of chemistry branches
(physical, inorganic, organic and biochemistry).
2- Writing the electronic configuration for atoms, and their positions in periodic table,
chemical equations, as well as reaching ionic equilibrium principle.
3- Applying the fundamental laws of general chemistry for different atoms and gases.
Contents:
1- Introduction, SI-Units and their prefix, atomic theory, atomic structure.
2- Periodic Table: naming compounds, chemical formulae and chemical equations.
3- Chemical bonds and Lewis structure, gas laws, ionic equilibrium and Le Chatelier,s
Principle, acids and bases, solubility equilibrium, and buffer solutions.
4- Basic principles of both organic, and biochemistry.
Course Outcomes:
By the end of the course students are expected to acquire:
King Abdul Aziz University
Faculty of Science and Art
Chemistry Department
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‫جامعـــة المـلك عبد الـــعزيز‬
‫كلية العلوم واآلداب بخليص‬
‫قسم الكيمياء‬
A- Knowledge:
1- Knowing the information and of concepts of the chemical theories.
2- Knowing the types of formulae as well as many other chemical laws in the
chemical equations and their correlation .
B- Cognitive Skills:
1-Understanding the concepts of interpretation, investigation and discussion.
2-analysis, scientific evaluation and solving the chemical applications and problems.
C- Interpersonal skills and responsibilities :
1-Ability to read, interpret, assimilate, evaluate and remember.
2- how to deal with the chemical issues and applications.
D- Analysis and communication skills:
1- Knowing how the information is gathered, analyzed and documented in the field of
chemistry.
2- Acquiring the theoretical bases needed for the practical chemical experiments.
Text book:
(1) Raymond Chang, Chemistry, 10th edition, (2010), Published by McGraw-Hill.
Supplementary references:
(1) William L. Masterton and Cecile N. Hurley, Chemistry: Principles and Reactions,
6th edition, (2008), Published by Brooks, Cole.
(2) Charles E. Mortimer, Chemistry, 6th edition, (1986), Published by Wadsworth
Inc.
Other Information Resources :
Time table for distributing Theoretical course contents
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Remarks
Introduction to the course:
Basic Principles SI system of units, derived units, unit
conversion, significant figures, scientific notation.
Stoichiometry: Atomic symbols, atomic masses, the
mole, chemical formulae, mass relations.
Stoichiometry: Limiting reagent, theoretical yield,
practical yield, percent yield of the reaction,
concentration, stoichiometry of reactions in solutions.
Atomic structure: Quantum numbers, orbitals,
electronic structure of the elements.
Periodic Table: types of elements in the periodic
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Faculty of Science and Art
Chemistry Department
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‫جامعـــة المـلك عبد الـــعزيز‬
‫كلية العلوم واآلداب بخليص‬
‫قسم الكيمياء‬
table, periodic properties.
Chemical bonds: Ionic and covalent bonding, formal
charges, Lewis structures, resonance, octet rule and
exceptions.
Chemical bonds: Lewis structure, resonance, octet
rule and exceptions.
Mid-Term exam 1
Gases: Introduction, ideal gas laws, general gas
constant, kinetic theory of gases and its relation to
ideal gas laws.
Gases: Molecular energies and speeds, Dalton's law
of partial pressures, Graham's law of diffusion, real
gases.
Ionic Equilibrium: Acids and bases, strong
electrolytes, weak electrolytes, ionization of water.
Ionic Equilibrium: pH, buffer solutions, hydrolysis of
salt solutions, solubility product and the common ion
effect, applications.
Introduction to organic chemistry: Electronic
structure and atomic orbital's, types of hybridization.
Mid-Term exam 2
Introduction to organic chemistry: Alkanes, alkenes,
alkynes and nomenclature.
Introduction to biochemistry: proteins, and
carbohydrates.
Final Exam