CHEMISTRY 101
Spring 2012
Syllabus
Lectures Meetings
M and W 11:15 am – 12:05pm
Laboratory Meetings
Section 001
Friday 1:25 pm – 4:25 pm
117 Osmond
1st floor Whitmore
Course Instructor:
Office:
Email:
Office Hours:
Mary Shoemaker
201 Whitmore Lab
mcs163@psu.edu
2-4 Wednesday and Friday, 110C Whitmore
And by appointment
Course Webpage:
Undergrad Chem Office
http://courses.chem.psu.edu/chem101
210 Whitmore Lab, Lacey Rigg, 863-3261
General Remarks
Chemistry 101 is a general introduction to chemistry course that incorporates both
Lectures and Laboratory Experiments in developing an understanding of chemical
concepts and practices. For some students, Chem 101 provides the chemistry
required by their major area of study. For other students, Chem 101 provides
review and preparation for subsequent General Chemistry classes such as Chemistry
110, Chem 111, and Chem 202.
Chem 101 is mainly concerned with the basic skills and conventions for chemistry
and is suitable for students who have not taken any previous chemistry. The
experience of teachers of Chem 101 indicates your mathematical aptitude as the
most important factor for success. The greatest stumbling block is the inability to
go from a word problem through an algebraic expression to a solution. You should
not take Chem 101 unless you have already taken, or are currently taking, a course
in algebra through the concept of logarithms.
The goals of the laboratory are to train you in safe, accurate, and standard
laboratory procedures while giving you direct experience with the chemical
phenomena and principles being taught in the lectures. You will learn how to use
balances, the burner, and volumetric devices, and build the confidence you will need
in future courses. Concepts learned in lecture will be put to the use in the
laboratory.
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I) COURSE OBJECTIVES
When you successfully complete this course, you will be able to:

Describe the structure and behavior of atoms

Extract data and information from the periodic table of the elements

Predict the properties and behavior of elements based on their position in
the periodic table

Understand the process of chemical bonding and predict what type of bonds
will form between different substances

Correctly name chemical substances based on the ratio of the elements in
the compound and the type of bonding between the atoms

Determine when chemical reactions will take place between substances, the
ratio in which the substances will combine, what new products will be formed
in the reaction, and the amount of product formed from a given amount of
starting materials

Identify the intramolecular forces that can exist between atoms within a
chemical compound or molecule and the intermolecular forces that occur
between molecules

Describe and compare the properties of gases, liquids and solids
II) ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN
Your grade will be determined by a number of lab quizzes, lecture material, three
examinations, laboratory grade, graded homework problems, in-lecture worksheets,
and your final exam grade. The grades will be weighted as follows:
Grading
Three examinations
Lab quizzes
Graded homework
Final exam
Laboratory
12 % each
12 %, will be given at the beginning of lab period
10 % these will be announced in lecture and posted on
the web and turned in at the beginning of each lab
class.
12%
30 %
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Final Grade Distribution:
The exact point requirements for each letter grade will be decided at the end of
the course. Based on past years, the grade distribution for this course will be close
to:
Grade
Percentage
A
91.5-100
A-
89.5-91.4
B+
86.5-89.4
B
81.5-86.4
B-
79.5-81.4
C+
74.5-79.4
C
67.5-74.4
D
56.5-67.4
F
0-56.4
There is no assurance that the grade distribution will be the same this semester.
However, you may assume that it will not be greatly different. There is no
predetermined grade distribution for this course; if, at the end of the course
everyone has a final point grade in the A range, then everyone gets an A.
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Example: How the Grading System Works:
If a student has the following scores:
Exam 1= 55.0%
Exam 2= 75.0%
Exam 3= 80.0%
Quiz average= 83.5%
Homework average= 75.0%
Final Exam= 75%
Laboratory Grade= 90.0%
Calculation of final course grade is as follows:
(0.550)(12) + (0.750)(12) + (0.800)(12) + (0.835)(12) + (0.750)(10) + (0.750)(12) +
(0.900)(30) = 78.72%
6.60 + 9.00 + 9.60 + 10.02 + 7.50 + 9.00 + 27.00 =78.72%
According to the final grade distribution below, this would be a C+.
Each student should keep track of her/his earned grades and use the above
example to calculate the grade at different points throughout the semester. If
you are having trouble with this calculation or want to double check your answer,
see your instructor.
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III) POLICIES
1) EXAMINATIONS
There will be three examinations during the semester and a final examination
during the final exam period. These examinations will follow a multiple-choice
format and will be graded by University Testing Services. The dates for the
examinations are fixed and given in the attached class schedule. The University will
set the final examination time and place in its final exam schedule. Locations for
exams will be announced in class and posted on the class web site. Please do not
phone or e-mail for exam locations.
Make-up examinations will be considered only in special cases if there is just cause.
If you miss an examination for a non-trivial reason (documented illness or death of
a close relative), notify your instructor as soon as possible. After review of the
circumstances, you may be allowed to take one comprehensive make-up exam, during
the thirteenth week of class.
You should bring a nonprogrammable calculator, some #2 pencils, an eraser, and
your student I.D. card to each examination. You may not use the calculator on your
cell phone for exams. Borrowing calculators is not allowed during quizzes and
examinations. A periodic table will be provided with exams as needed. Copies of
exams from earlier years are placed on the class web site and practice on these
exams is highly recommended.
For missing grades, or wrong form results (A/B mix up), see Ms. Lacey Rigg in the
chemistry undergraduate office (210 Whitmore Lab).
2) ASSIGNMENTS
READINGS are assigned for each lecture (a tentative schedule is included). Some
topics that you will be responsible for exams may not be deeply explored in
lectures. It will be assumed that you are keeping up with the material.
HOMEWORK will be turned in on a regular basis. Homework assignments are due at
the start of lab. The homework assignments and due dates will be announced in
lecture and posted on the website. These assignments are designed to help you
keep up with your reading in the text and will aid in your understanding of the
material. By doing these before coming to lecture you should be able to get more
out of the lecture. Homework cannot be turned in at a later time. However,
homework may be turned in early.
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Homework must be turned in BEFORE THE CLASS PERIOD STARTS. There will be
no exceptions. Homework should include your name, name of your TA, the
assignment number and the date. If you have to use more than one page, staple the
pages and label each page.
Please do not use sheets from spiral notebooks unless you remove the ragged edges.
In your answers you must show enough work to clearly demonstrate how you solved
each problem. Many of the home work problems will be used as models for exam
questions.
3) ATTENDANCE
Lecture: Attendance to the lectures will not be monitored. However, there will be
occasional problem sets worked out in small groups during lecture. Thus, you should
attend every lecture. You are also responsible for all course material and
administrative announcements made in class, including problem assignments, syllabus
changes, and exam locations.
Lab: In the event that you must miss a laboratory session with a valid excuse, you
must submit a copy of the Excused Absence and Make-up Lab Request form to your
instructor within one week of missing the lab. The Excused Absence and Make-up
Lab Request form exists in the laboratory manual. Submission of a request does
not guarantee approval. You will receive notification from the instructor as soon as
possible regarding the status of your request. If your request is granted, you will
be able to attend a make-up lab session near the end of the semester and turn in an
alternate homework assignment. Failure to file a request, or unacceptable requests,
will result in a grade of zero for the missed laboratory session and homework.
The laboratory is an essential component of the course. Two or more unexcused
laboratory absences may result in an "incomplete" grade for the course.
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4) COURSE RESOURCES
a) Resource room: The Department operates a Resource Room, 211 Whitmore Lab,
to provide free help to Chemistry students. The operation hours of the resource
room will be announced in class. You are strongly encouraged to use this service as
soon as you discover any need for help.
b) E-mail: When sending an email to your instructor and/or to your TA you should
do the following to get a response: Identify yourself and include “Chem 101” in the
subject line. Write concise messages and use proper language. If you have a
concern about your grade, talk directly to the instructor.
c) Lecture periods: The lectures are meant to explain the material to you and to
your classmates. It is a time when you should concentrate, listen, and actively
participate in class activities. Turn off your cell phones and sit near the front of
the lecture hall.
d) Office Hours: Please see your instructor or your TA during the scheduled
office hours. To arrange an appointment with your instructor and/or TA outside of
normal office hours, send them an email and clearly state your request. Instructor
office hours are intended to help you with administrative aspects of the course,
like upcoming absences and grading problems, TA office hours are intended to help
you understand the material, guide you with problem solving and assist with take
home quiz and exam problems.
To succeed in this course, work regularly and approach the course and material with
a positive attitude. If you have difficulties in the course, see you instructor or TA
as soon as possible about these difficulties. Do not fall behind.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY is an essential component of your education. The following
is quoted from the “PSU Faculty Senate Policies for Students”. “It is the pursuit
of scholarly activity free from fraud and deception and is an educational objective
of this institution. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating,
plagiarizing, fabricating of information or citations, facilitating acts of academic
dishonesty by others, having unauthorized possession of examinations, submitting
work of another person or work previously used without informing the instructor, or
tampering with the academic work of other students.” All University and Eberly
College of Science policies regarding academic integrity/academic dishonesty apply
to this course and the students enrolled in this course. Refer to the following URL
for further details on the academic integrity policies of the Eberly College of
Science: http://www.science.psu.edu/academic/Integrity/index.html.
Matters of academic dishonesty will be turned over to the University disciplinary
system and may result in the failing of the course.
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III) REQUIRED COURSE MATERIAL AND SCHEDULE
REQUIRED COURSE MATERIAL
1)
Hein, Foundations of College Chemistry, 13th Edition, 2010, Wiley
2)
Chemistry 101 Spring 2012 Student Packet, PSU bookstore
3)
A suitable scientific calculator (with scientific notation and
log/antilog functions) is essential. Calculators with text-storage
capabilities (such as the TI-81 used in Math 140) will not be
permitted for use on exams and quizzes.
4)
Safety Goggles
5)
A combination lock of lock with 2 keys for your lab drawer.
Course Schedule on Next Page
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CHEMISTRY 101
Spring 2012
COURSE SCHEDULE
Date
Notes *
Week 1
Mon, Jan 9
Lecture #
Topic of Discussion
Lab Topic
Assignment Due
Lecture 1
Welcome/ Introduction
Wed, Jan 11
CH 1
CH 4.1-4.3
Lecture 2
Matter: Organization,
Properties, and Changes
Fri, Jan 13
INTRO LAB
Intro Lab
Bring Lock, Safety Glasses,
Pencil, and Calculator.
Wear Closed-toe Shoes.
Week 2
Mon, Jan 16
HOLIDAY
Martin Luther King Day
Wed, Jan 18
CH 2.1-2.9
Lecture 3
Density and Properties
Fri, Jan 20
LAB
Measurements and
Calculations Lab
Safety Quiz
Week 3
Mon, Jan 23
CH 3 + 5
Wed, Jan 25
CH 3 + 5
Lecture 4
Chem. Foundations: Electrons,
Atoms, Ions
Lecture 5
Chem. Foundations: Periodic
Table
Fri, Jan 27
LAB
Lab 1
Math Quiz
Check In, Safety,
Introduction to Bunsen
Burner and Balance
HW 1 Due
Density
HW 2 Due
* Chapter readings from Foundations of College Chemistry, 13th edition, Hein
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Week 4
Mon, Jan 30
CH 3 + 5
Lecture 6
Chem. Foundations: Ions
Wed, Feb 1
CH 10
Lecture 7
Modern Atomic Theory
Fri, Feb 3
LAB
Lab 2
Elements Quiz
Week 5
Mon, Feb 6
CH 10
Lecture 8
Electron Configurations
Wed, Feb 8
CH 10
Lecture 9
Electron Configurations
Fri, Feb 10
LAB
Lab 5
Periodic Trends Quiz
Week 6
Mon, Feb 13
CH 11.1-11.10
Lecture 10
Chemical Bonding: Ionic and
Covalent
Wed, Feb 15
CH 11.1-11.10
Lecture 11
Chemical Bonding and
Structures
Fri, Feb 17
Exam 1
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ID of White Solid
HW 3 Due
Flame Tests/Periodic
Trends
HW 4 Due
HW 5 Due
Week 7
Mon, Feb 20
CH 6
Lecture 12
Nomenclature
Wed, Feb 22
CH 6
Lecture 13
Nomenclature
Fri, Feb 24
LAB
Lab 6
Ion Quiz
Lewis Structure Worksheet
Week 8
Mon, Feb 27
CH 8.1-8.4
Lecture 14
Chemical Equations
Wed, Feb 29
CH 8.4
Lecture 15
Reactions in Aqueous Solutions:
Acids and Bases (Part 1)
Fri, Mar 2
LAB
Exam 2
Week 9
Mon, Mar 5 – Fri,
Mar 9
Week 10
Mon, Mar 12
CH 8.4
Lecture 16
Reactions in Aqueous Solutions:
Acids and Bases (Part 2)
Wed, Mar 14
CH 8.4
Lecture 17
Classifying Reactions (Part 1)
Fri, Mar 16
Investigating the
Properties of
Ionic/Covalent Comps.
HW 6 Due
HW 7 Due
SPRING BREAK
Lab 9
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Relative Reactivities of
Metals and Net Ionic
Equation Practice
HW 8 Due
Week 11
Mon, Mar 19
CH 8.4
Lecture 18
Classifying Reactions (Part 2)
Wed, Mar 21
CH 7.1-7.3
Lecture 19
Chemical Composition: Molar
Mass
Fri, Mar 23
LAB
Lab 12
Chemical Reactions and
Balancing Equation Quiz
Week 12
Mon, Mar 26
CH 7.4-7.6
Lecture 20
Chemical Composition: Formulas
Wed, Mar 28
CH 9.1-9.5
Lecture 21
Review for Exam 3
Fri, Mar 30
LAB
Exam 3
Week 13
Mon, Apr 2
CH 9.1-9.5
Lecture 22
Stoichiometry (Part 1)
Wed, Apr 4
Lecture 23
Stoichiometry (Part 2)
Fri, Apr 6
Lab 8
Pre-lab quiz on lab 8
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Classifying Chemical
Reactions
HW 9 Due
HW 10 Due
Mole Ratio of Al + CuSO4
Reaction
HW 11 Due
Late Drop Deadline:
Fri, Apr 6
Week 14
Mon, Apr 9
CH 9.6
Lecture 24
Limiting reactants
Wed, Apr 11
CH 13
Lecture 25
Intermolecular Forces: Liquids and
Solids
Fri, Apr 13
LAB
MAKE-UP Lab
Only students who missed a lab.
Week 15
Mon, Apr 16
CH 14.1-14.6
Lecture 26
Solutions and Molarity – Part 1
Wed, Apr 18
CH 14.1-14.6
Lecture 27
Solutions and Molarity – Part 2
Fri, Apr 20
LAB
Lab Check Out
Check Out Quiz
Make-up Exams
Week 16
Mon, Apr 23
CH 14.1-14.6
Lecture 28
Solutions and Molarity – Part 3
Wed, Apr 25
Fri, Apr 27
Week 17
TBD
Course Review and Final Exam Review
LAB
TA’s open office hours in lab rooms
from 1:25pm to 3:00pm
EXAM 4: FINAL EXAM
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Lab to be announced
HW 12 + 13 Due