GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
CHM 165- Section: [Insert]
[Insert other course information (optional): blended, honors]
Credit Hours: 5.00
Lab Hours: 3.00
Lecture Hours: 4.00
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P1 902L
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Course Description:
General Chemistry I is the first course in a two-semester sequence for science and engineering majors. It
covers atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, basic chemical stoichiometry,
thermochemistry, gas laws, and the properties of liquids and solids. Laboratory experiments correlate
with lecture material.
Course Note: Safety goggles are available in the laboratories. Students will be required to complete a
laboratory safety exercise before performing any laboratory experiments. This course requires
intermediate reading, basic writing and intermediate math.
Course Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in MAT 161 or MAT 165. High school chemistry,
CHM 164 with a grade of C or higher, or consent of Chemistry department chair.
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Course Objectives:
The student will be able to:
Cognitive:
1. Describe the structure of the atom
2. Do stoichiometric calculations
3. Demonstrate knowledge of chemical bonding
4. Describe the nature of intermolecular forces
5. Describe the periodic properties of the elements
6. Perform unit conversions
7. Be familiar with the fundamentals of chemical thermodynamics
8. Demonstrate knowledge of chemical bonding
9. List and describe the three states of matter
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10. Develop the ability to draw electron dot structures and predict molecular shapes
Affective:
1. Appreciate how chemical theories are developed
2. Develop a concern for chemical safety
Manipulative:
1. Demonstrate the ability to use simple laboratory apparatus such as electronic balances, burets,
and spectrophotometers
2. Use computer spreadsheets
Course Outline:
I. Chemical Tools: Experimentation and Measurement
A. The Scientific Method
B. Measurement of Mass, Length, Temperature, Volume, Density, Volume, and Energy
C. Accuracy and Precision
D. Unit Conversions
II. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
A. The Periodic Table
B. Dalton’s Atomic Theory
C. Atomic Structure
D. The Mole Concept
E. Ions and Ionic Bonding
F. Chemical Nomenclature
III. Mass Relationships in Chemical Reactions
A. Chemical Stoichiometry
B. Yields of Chemical Reactions
C. Limiting Reagents
D. Empirical Formulas
E. Mass Spectroscopy
IV. Reactions in Aqueous Solutions
A. Molarity Calculations
B. Electrolyte Solutions
C. Precipitation Reactions and Net Ionic Equations
D. Acid Base Reactions
E. Redox Reactions
V. Periodicity and the Electronic Structure of Atoms
A. The Nature of Electromagnetic Radiation
B. Particlelike Properties of Radiant Energy: The Photoelectric Effect and Plank’s Postulate
C. Atomic Line Spectra
D. The Bohr Model
E. De Broglie’s Hypothesis
F. The Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom: Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle
G. Electron Configurations
H. Electron Configurations and the Periodic Table
I. Atomic Radii
VI. Ionic Compounds: Periodic Trends and Bonding Theory
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A. Electronic Configurations of Ions
B. Ionic Radii
C. Ionizations Energies
D. Electron Affinity
E. The Octet Rule
F. Ionic Bonds
G. Lattice Energies
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Covalent Bonding and Electron-Dot Structures
A. The Nature of the Covalent Bond
B. Bond Strengths
C. Polar Covalent Bonds and Electronegativity
D. Procedure for Drawing Electron Dot Structures
E. Electron Dot Structures and the Octet Rule
F. Electron Dot Structures of Radicals
G. Electron Dot Structures of Hydrocarbons
H. Formal Charges
VIII. Covalent Compounds: Bonding Theories and Molecular Structure
A. Shapes of Molecules of and Ions
B. Valence Bond Theory
C. Hybrid Orbitals
D. Molecular Orbital Theory
E. Combining Valence bond and Molecular Orbital Theory
IX. Thermochemistry: Chemical Energy
A. The Conservation of Energy and the First Law of Thermodynamics
B. Thermochemical Equations
C. Standard Heats of Formation
D. Bond Dissociation Energies
E. Fossil Fuels, Fuel Efficiency, and Heats of Combustion
F. An Introduction to Entropy and Free Energy
X. Gases: Their Properties and Behavior
A. Gases and Gas Pressure
B. The Ideal Gas Law
C. Stoichiometric Relationships with Gases
D. Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures
E. The Kinetic-Molecular Theory of Gases
F. Graham’s Law of Effusion
G. Real Gases
H. The Earth’s Atmosphere and Air Pollution
I. The Greenhouse Effect
J. Climate Change
XI. Liquids, Solids and Phase Changes
A. Properties of Liquids
B. Phase Changes
C. Evaporation, Vapor Pressure, and Boiling Point
D. Types of Solids
E. Unit Cells
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F. Structures of Ionic Solids
G. Phase Diagrams.
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Practicing Safety in the Chemistry Laboratory
Using Density to Determine the Sugar Content in Commercial Beverages
Spectroscopic Analysis of Food Dye Solutions
Families of Elements: Chlorides, Bromides and Iodides
Families of Elements: Alkaline Earth Metals and Halides
Determining the Stoichiometry of Chemical Reactions
Synthesizing Aspirin
Reaction of Vinegar with Baking Soda
Types of Chemical Reactions: Oxidation Reduction and Precipitation Reactions
Oxidation-Reduction Titrations
Determining Water Hardness by EDTA Titration
The Standardization of a Sodium Hydroxide Solution
Determination of the Concentration of a Permanganate Solution
Estimating a Heat of Neutralization
Determining the Molar Volume of a Gas
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Teaching Schedule
The scheduling of the activities and teaching strategies on this syllabus, but not the objectives or content,
may be altered at any time at the discretion of the instructor.
Withdrawals: The last day to drop this course is [Insert date according to Important Class Dates for term
https://catalog.mchenry.edu/syllabi/Pages/default.aspx]. Failure to attend class does not constitute official
withdrawal. If students are considering a withdrawal, they should consult directly with the instructor and an
academic advisor. Students may withdraw from a class through the Registration Office, either in person or by
fax: (815) 455-3766. In their request, students should include their name, student ID number, course prefix,
number and section, course title, instructor, reason for withdrawing, and their signature. Withdrawal from a
course will not be accepted over the telephone.
Academic Support for Special Populations Students
Students with Disabilities:
It is the policy and practice of McHenry County College to create inclusive learning environments. If you
are a student with a disability that qualifies under the American with Disabilities Act – Amended
(ADAA) and require accommodations, please contact the Access and Disability Services office for
information on appropriate policies and procedures for receiving accommodations and support.
Disabilities covered by ADAA may include learning, psychiatric, and physical disabilities, or chronic
health disorders. Students should contact the Access and Disability Services office if they are not certain
whether a medical condition/disability qualifies. To receive accommodations, students must make a
formal request and must supply documentation from a qualified professional to support that request.
However, you do not need to have your documentation in hand for our first meeting. Students who
believe they qualify must contact the Access and Disability Services office to begin the accommodation
process. All discussions remain confidential. The Access and Disability Services office is located in
Room A260 in A Building in the Atrium. To schedule an appointment to speak with the manager, please
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STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING ALL SYLLABUS INFORMATION.
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