Ateneo de Manila University
Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Engineering
CHEMISTRY 11 – GENERAL CHEMISTRY
2nd Semester, SY , 2012-2013
Instructor: Dr. Richard B. Gross
Office: Schmitt Hall Rm. C-115; Consultation Hours: T/Th 10:00-11:00AM (or by appointment)
Email: rbgross@gmail.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The lecture class is the second fundamental chemistry course for science and engineering
majors. Topics covered include properties of solutions, chemical equilibrium principles, acidbase equilibria, chemical kinetics and thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemistry of
coordination compounds, qualitative analysis, and an introduction to quantitative analytical
chemistry. Other topics such as environmental chemistry, organic chemistry, materials, and
others may be covered.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, students must be able to:
1. Understand phases, change in phase, vapor pressure, phase diagrams, types of
intermolecular forces and solid state properties and bonding;
2. Understand the origin of intermolecular forces in solutions and their influence on
physical properties such as surface tension, boiling and melting points, viscosity, vapor
pressure, heat of vaporization and critical temperature;
3. Write equilibrium constant relationships, determine whether equilibrium has been
established and calculate equilibrium concentrations;
4. Use Le Châtelier’s Principle to predict the effects of concentration, pressure and
temperature changes on equilibrium mixtures and chemical reactions;
5. Understand reaction rate and its dependence on concentration of reactants, physical state
and reaction temperature, how reaction rates can be expressed mathematically, energy,
how reaction mechanisms are determined;
6. Understand and perform calculations with the thermodynamic functions, enthalpy,
entropy, free energy; describe how chemical equilibria depend on enthalpy, entropy and
Gibbs Free energy;
7. Differentiate between galvanic and electrolytic electrochemical cells; determine standard
and non-standard cell potentials; calculate equilibrium constants from cell potential data;
8. Describe the primary differences between inorganic (transition metal) and organic
(carbon-based) chemical compounds;
9. Understand the relationship between chemistry, industry and society significant to the
Philippine and international setting;
10. Develop an appreciation how chemistry supports the growth of science and technology;
and
11. Appreciate how chemistry can contribute to the Ateneo mission of being “Men and
Women for Others”
COURSE OUTLINE
Topic/Activity
Introduction to the Course
Review: Lewis Structure and Bonding
Chapter 12
Intermolecular Forces: Liquids, Solids and Phase Changes
Chapter 13
The Properties of Solutions
Chapter 16
Chemical Kinetics: Rates and Mechanisms
No Classes:
November 16, 2012 (Friday) – Faculty Day
November 30, 2012 (Wednesday) – Bonifacio Day
EXAM 1 – December 19, 2012
December 22, 2012 to January 6, 2013 – Christmas Break
Chapter 17
Equilibrium: Extent of Reactions
Chapter 18
Acid-Base Equilibrium
Chapter 19
Ionic Equilibria
No Classes
February 4, 2012 – President’s Day
EXAM 2 – Last Week of January/First Week of February
Chapter 20
Thermodynamics (Entropy, Free Energy, and Direction of Chemical Reactions)
Chapter 21
Electrochemistry
EXAM 3 – Second Week of March
Final Exam – Week of March 19-24, 2012
* Subject to change depending on progress of the class.
REQUIRED READINGS AND MATERIALS
Textbook:
Principles of General Chemistry, 2nd Edition by Martin Silberberg (McGraw-Hill).
A calculator capable of arithmetic, powers, and exponential functions is essential for
examinations, quizzes and problem sets. No programmable calculators, or cellular phone or PDA
based calculators are permitted for use during quizzes or examinations.
Some students will benefit by referring to other texts: Principles of General Chemistry by
Petrucci, Harwood and Herring and Chemistry: The Central Science by Brown, Lemay and
Bursten.
HOW YOUR GRADE WILL BE DETERMINED
1. There are three (03) announced department-wide “pre-final” examinations @ 100 points per
exam (3 exams X 100 points each = 300 points possible).
2. There are ten (10) announced pop quizzes @ 10 pts each. The combined marks in these
activities is a 100 points, the same number of points as a pre-final examination (10
quizzes/homework X 10 points each = 100 points possible)
3. One (01) announced comprehensive final examination @ 200 pts taken during the final
examination week. (1 exam X 200 points = 200 points possible)
4. The highest possible post-final score that a student can earn is 600 points.
Requirement
Three (3) Pre-Final Exam (100 points each)
Comprehensive Finals
Quizzes (10 quizzes)
TOTAL
Score
300
200
100
600
A student’s total accumulated points divided by 600 (the maximum points possible) will be
translated to a letter grade as follows:
% Final Grade
>90.5
85.5-90.4
79.5-85.4
72.5-79.4
65.5-72.4
59.5-65.4
<59.4
Letter Grade
A
B+
B
C+
C
D
F
CLASSROOM POLICIES
EXAMS AND QUIZZES: There will be 10 quizzes, four examinations. Unexcused absences
from any quiz or exam will result in a grade of zero for that quiz/exam. Excused absences from
an exam include: serious illness, death or serious illness in the immediate family. In all cases, it
is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor, or the Department of Chemistry Secretary
(Phone: 426-6001 local – 5620), prior to the quiz/exam to be officially excused from the Exam.
PROBLEM SOLVING CLASSES: An extra one-hour problem-solving period will be held
each week. The date and time will depend on the class schedule of the students. The instructor
and/or teaching assistants will handle these sessions and will serve as a venue to master
analytical skills in Chemistry.
ATTENDANCE. Attendance is required in all class lectures, problem solving sessions and
examinations. Students may be allowed cuts up to a maximum of 9 absences for M-W-F classes
and 6 for T-Th classes. Exceeding this limit will automatically result in withdrawal of the student
from the class (a grade of W). While the class roll may not be called regularly, your attendance
will be under continuous scrutiny. Do make it a habit to arrive on time. Absences and tardiness
will prohibit you from turning in your homework, taking a quiz or an exam.
DISCIPLINE. Students are expected to behave properly given the academic setting. As such,
cellular phones, computers and other electronic gadgets are prohibited during lecture and exams.
Students are also encouraged to finish assigned homework and problem sets outside of class as
students may be called to solve problems in front of the class. The teacher reserves the right to
remove anyone from the classroom on the grounds of discourtesy to the teacher or fellow
student.
HONESTY. In keeping with the Mission Statement of Ateneo, academic, professional, and
personal honesty is imperative. Academic dishonesty of any kind will be penalized and
immediately reported to the Departmental Chair. Your signature on exams and any other work
submitted affirms that you understand the academic honesty requirement. The minimum penalty
for dishonesty (e.g. cheating, plagiarism, etc) is a grade of zero for the particular test/quiz/
examination/problem set. Should there be evidence that a particular case is continuous or
consistent, the maximum penalty allowed by the University will be pursued.
OTHER CONCERNS. If a student has a disability that interferes with learning, please see the
instructor on a confidential basis so that a strategy can be devised to overcome whatever barriers
may exist. You are encouraged to do all the homework problems and then some. Please see your
instructor during consultation hours or by appointment if at any point in the semester you feel
that you are having problems with the work.