CHEM 1005 GENERAL CHEMISTRY FALL AND WINTER 2009-2010
6 CREDIT HOURS
Staffing
Name
Office and Contact
H203 Ext. 4430
Dr. Stephen Kariuki – Class Lecturer
stephenk@nipissingu.ca
Dr. Joey Patapas – Lab Instructor
H242
josephp@nipissingu.ca
Office Hours
Mon. 2:30-3:30
Tue. 10:30-11:30
Wed. 11:30-12:30
Or by appointment
Appointment Hours
(6 Hrs advance notice required)
T.B.A.
Class Meetings
Lecture: Monday 3:30 – 6:30 PM (A224)
Labs (H205): CHEM-1005-FW001 – Tue. 3:30-6:30 PM
CHEM1005L- FW002 – Tue. 6:30 - 9:30 PM
CHEM1005L- FW003 – Wed. 6:30 -9:30 PM
Texts: - Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity, 7th ed. [Kotz J.C.; Treichel P.M. (Jr.); Townsend J.R.] …
should be packaged along with an Online Web Learning (OWL) access card which we will be required for
the course
Lab Resources: Handouts and/or Manual
Prerequisite: OAC/4U Chemistry
Course Rationale
This class incorporates introductory courses in chemistry for students interested in further study in science,
whether that science is biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, physics, or related subjects. Thus,
chemistry is, indeed, the central science of many disciplines. The study of chemistry is central to an
understanding of the world around us. Besides, learning something of the chemical world is just as
important as understanding some basic mathematics and biology, and as important as having an
appreciation for history, music, and literature.
The initial part of the course will be focused on the study of principles of reactivity. The goal of this section
will be provide an introduction to the factors that lead chemical reactions to be successful in producing
products. More specifically, a study of the common types of reactions, the energy involved in reactions, and
the factors that affect the speed of a reaction will be performed. The other part of the course will provide lay
the groundwork for understanding principles of bonding and molecular structure. Course content includes
structure of atoms and molecules, bonding fundamentals, fundamentals of chemical reactions,
stoichiometry, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, thermodynamics, and electron
transfer reactions.
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Course Description All questions marked with an asterisk mark (*) are to be turned in for grading. The
questions are to be done only if for a very good reason you cannot do the questions on the Web using OWL access
card.
Part 1. Concepts of Chemistry
1.1 Basic Tools Concepts of Chemistry and the tools of quantitative chemistry
pg. 20-23: 2 a & b (Cu), 4 a & b, 6a, 10b, 18, 24
pg. 43-49: 16*, 21b, 22 a*,b*,d*, 24*, 30*, 58*
1.2 Atoms, Molecules and Ions
4*, 8*, 14*, 22, 30 c* & f*, 36f*, 54b*, 58, 60a*, 62b*, 64c*, 68c*, 76*, 78*, 82*, 142*
1.3 Chemical Reactions
2c*, 12b*, 20c*, 30, 34 b* & c*, 42 c* & f*, 46a*, 70* (bonus question)
1.4 Stoichiometry
2*, 4a*, 6, 10*, 16* a-c, 20*, 34*, 40*, 58*, 126* (bonus question)
1.5 Principles of Chemical Reactivity: Energy and Chemical Reactions
pgs. 242-253: 8*, 10, 24*, 28*, 34*, 44a, 47, 86* (bonus question)
Part 2. Atoms and Molecules
2.6 The structure of Atoms
7, 20*, 28*, 30, 34 c* & d*, 38b*, 44*
2.7 Structure of Atoms and Periodic Trends
4*, 12*, 17c, 18b*, 20*, 26, 32*
2.8 Bonding and Molecular Structure
2e, 6 c* & d*, 10b, 12b*, 14d*, 18 b* & c*, 20 b* & c*, 40*, 44 c* & d*, 72, 82 a*, b* (82 a & b) bonus
questions)
2.9 Bonding and Molecular Structure: Orbital Hybridization and Molecular Orbitals
4 b* & c*, 6a*, 8c*
Part 3. States of Matter
3.12 Intermolecular Forces and Liquids
2*, 4, 10*, 18*, 20*, 30* (bonus question), 31
3.13 The chemistry of Solids
8, 10*, 14 a* & c*, 30, 32* (bonus question – work must be shown for credit)
3.14 Solutions and their Behavior
pgs. 648-655: 4*, 8*, 10* (bonus question), 12*, 23, 30, 32, 34*, 38*, 40, 44*, 48* (bonus question)
Part 4. Control of Reactions
4.15 Chemical Kinetics: The Rates of Chemical Reactions
2a, 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 30, 40c, 42
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4.16 Principles of Reactivity: Chemical Equilibria
2b*, 3, 6, 7, 12*, 16, 18*, 24*
4.17 The Chemistry of Acids and Bases
2c*, 4c*, 8*, 12*, 16*, 34*, 46*, 50, 52* (bonus question), 64b*, 69
4.18 Principles of Reactivity: Other Aspects of Aqueous Equilibria
2*, 6*, 22*, 38b*, 42*, 55, 63, 64, 102* (bonus question)
4.19 Principles of Reactivity: Entropy and Free Energy
4*, 6*, 24a*, c*
4.20 Principles of Reactivity: Electron Transfer Reactions
2a*, 7, 16a*, 18*
Attendance: Punctual and regular attendance is essential for the successful completion of a course. When
lectures absenteeism exceeds 20%, the student may be excluded from writing the final examination. In
case of an absence, the student will be responsible for all announcements and material covered in the
class, including any problem tests that may be assigned in class.
Disability Services: Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Office for Students with
Disabilities to discuss and plan for individual accommodations and support.
Take Home Problem Sets: These will be mainly from end of chapter questions. Questions from other
sources may also be assigned in class.
Exams/Tests/Quizzes/Take Home P. Sets/Labs Weighting%:
Tests (19th Oct. 2009; 22nd Feb. 2010)
10%
Problem Sets (Fall only)
5%
Problem Sets (Winter only)
5%
Impromptu quizzes (Fall only)
5%
Impromptu quizzes (Winter only)
5%
Labs (Fall only):
10%
Labs (Winter only):
10%
Mid-term Exam I: 7th December, 2009
10%
Mid-term Exam II: 22nd March, 2010
10%
Final Exam (3 hours; cumulative): April 9 – 30; Venue and schedule to be announced later – 30%
Tests and quizzes: Tests will be administered during the last one hour of lecture, and not at the beginning.
Impromptu quizzes will be conducted at any time of a lecture. Such quizzes will focus on the lecture
material covered during the lecture of the day the quiz is given. At rare occasions, the material of a
previous lecture may also be included in the quiz.
Labs: Since no make-up labs can be guaranteed, attendance of the labs will be mandatory. When the labs
absenteeism exceeds 20%, the student may be excluded from writing the final examination. Further, a
student who fails to get a passing grade in the labs may be awarded a failing grade in the class.
Problem Sets: The problem set for each chapter will be due at the beginning of class on the following
week after completion of the particular chapter. You are allowed to have brain-storming discussions with
other students. However, you must write your own solutions, and you are not allowed to look at written
solutions of any other student. You will be required to list those with whom you worked with at the top of
your solutions. Late problem sets will be penalized. PROBLEM SETS NOT HANDED IN AT THE
BEGINNING OF THE CLASS WILL HAVE A DEDUCTION OF 20%. PROBLEM SETS
1 DAY LATE WILL HAVE A DEDUCTION OF 50%. PROBLEM SETS LATE FOR
MORE THAN ONE DAY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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Academic Dishonesty: The University takes a very serious view of such offences against academic
honesty as plagiarism, cheating, and impersonation. Penalties for dealing with such offences will be strictly
enforced. For full details of the policy on academic dishonesty see the appropriate section of the Nipissing
Academic Calendar.
Special Final Examinations: Students who are unable to write final examinations because of illness or
other circumstances beyond their control, or whose performance on the examination has been impaired by
such circumstances, may on application, be granted permission to write a special final examination. Such
application must:
1. be made in writing to the Dean of Arts and Science not later than one week after the date of the
examination; and
2. be fully supported in the cases of illness by a medical certificate or by appropriate documents in other
cases.
The Dean’s decision on special final examinations is final and may not be appealed to the Student
Academic Standing Appeals Committee.
Grading Guarantee :
80 – 100% (A)
70 – 79% (B)
60 - 69% (C)
50-59% (D)
0 – 49% (F)
Absences from Quizzes, Tests, and Mid-term Exams:
Students must notify the course instructor prior to the test when there are circumstances rendering them
unable to attend scheduled quizzes, tests, and mid-term exams. A mark of zero will be given unless
alternate arrangements are made with the professor. There will otherwise be no rewrites or supplementals
for tests and quizzes
Test Protocol:
1. Any questions you may have during the test should be brought to the attention of the test proctor - but
quietly and privately. Come to the desk or raise your hand and the proctor will try to come to you.
2. A periodic table will be provided when required. You may have only pencil/pen and calculator at your
desk.
3. If possible, sit on every other seat from your adjacent neighbor.
4. Stop work when you are asked to do so. If you finish early, you may leave, but do not disturb others.
5. You may only leave the room during a test with the consent of the proctor.
6. Students wishing to have "extra time" on examinations must have a demonstrated medical condition
and permission from the Office for Students with Disabilities
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General Chemistry 2009-2010
Tentative Lab Schedule
Week of Sept 14
Laboratory Introduction
No Experiment
Week of Sept 21
Experiment #1
Basic Laboratory Techniques
Week of Sept 28
Experiment #2
Identification of Substances by Physical Properties
Week of Oct 5
Experiment #3
Separation of the Components of a Mixture
Week of Oct 12
Reading Week
All Classes Cancelled
Week of Oct 19
Experiment #4
Determination of the Formula of a Salt Hydrate
Week of Oct 26
Experiment #5
Qualitative Analysis
Week of Nov 2
Experiment #5 Continued
Qualitative Analysis
Week of Nov 9
Experiment #6
Analysis of Oxalate Sample via Titration
Week of Nov 16
Experiment #6 Continues
Analysis of Oxalate Sample via Titration
Week of Nov 23
Experiment #7
Heat of Neutralization
Week of Nov 30
Review
No Experiment
Week of Dec 7
Last Week of Classes
No Lab Meeting
Week of Jan 4
Start of Winter Term
No Lab Meeting
Week of Jan 11
Experiment #8
Colligative Properties: Freezing Point Depression
Week of Jan 18
Experiment #9
Week of Jan 25
Experiment #10
Rate of Chemical Reaction I: A Clock Reaction
Rate of Chemical Reaction II: Rate and Order of Peroxide
Decomposition
Week of Feb 1
Experiment #11
Week of Feb 8
Experiment #12
Week of Feb 15
Reading Week
All Classes Cancelled
Week of Feb 22
Experiment #13
Week of March 1
Experiment #14
Acid, pH and Buffer Solutions
Determination of the Solubility Product for a Sparingly
Soluble Salt
Week of March 8
Experiment #15
Oxidation-Reduction Titration: Analysis of Bleach
Week of March 15
Review
No Experiments
Week of March 22
Lab Exam
Lab Exam
Week of March 29
Last Week of Classes
No Lab Meeting
Activity Series
Colorimetric Determination of an Equilibrium Constant in
Aqueous Solution
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LABORATORY SAFETY AND WORK INSTRUCTIONS
The laboratory can be -- but is not necessarily – a dangerous place. When precautions and a proper
understanding of techniques are employed, the laboratory is not more dangerous than any other
classroom. Most of the precautions are just common-sense practices. These include the following:
1. Wear approved eye protection (including splash guards) at all times while in the laboratory. (No
one will be admitted without it.) You may purchase a pair of safety goggles from the Campus Shop.
The laboratory has an eyewash fountain available for your use. In the event that a chemical
splashes near your eyes, you should use the fountain before the material runs behind your
eyeglasses and into your eyes.
2.
Know where to find and how to use all safety and first-aid equipment.
3. Consider all chemicals to be hazardous unless you are instructed otherwise. Dispose of chemicals
as directed by your instructor.
4. Wear closed shoes at all times.
5. Eating, drinking, and smoking are strictly prohibited in the laboratory.
6. If chemicals come into contact with your skin or eyes, wash immediately with copious amounts of
water and then consult your laboratory instructor.
7. Never taste anything. Never directly smell the source of any vapor or gas. Instead, by means of
your cupped hand, bring a small sample to your nose.
8. Perform in the fume hood any reactions involving skin-irritating or dangerous chemicals, or
unpleasant odors.
9. Never point a test tube that you are heating at yourself or your neighbor – it may erupt
dangerously.
10. Do not perform any unauthorized experiments.
11. Clean up all broken glassware immediately.
12. Always pour acids into water, not water into acid, because the heat of solution will cause the water
to boil and the acid to spatter.
13. Avoid rubbing your eyes unless you know that your hands are clean.
14. When inserting glass tubing or thermometers into stoppers, lubricate the tubing and the hole in the
stopper with glycerol or water. Wrap the rod in a towel and grasp it as close to the end being
inserted as possible. Slide the glass into the rubber stopper with a twisting motion. Do not push.
Finally, remove the excess lubricant by wiping with a towel. Keep your hand as close together as
possible in order to reduce leverage.
15. Do not use flammable reagents such as alcohols, ethers and acetones near a flame.
16. Learn the location and operation of fire-protection devices.
17. Any clothing that has bulky or loose sleeves should not be worn in the lab – this reduces chances
for ones clothing to catch fire. Long hair also presents a fire hazard and must be tied back. In case
someone’s clothing or hair is on fire, immediately lead the person to the shower and pull the metal
ring.
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RECOMMENDED LAB PRACTICE
1. Read the procedure for each assignment before coming to the laboratory. Attend to any assignment
that needs to be done.
2. RECORD YOUR RESULTS DIRECTLY ONTO YOUR REPORT SHEET OR A BOUND NOTEBOOK
– and not on a loose piece of paper.
3. Dispose of excess reagents as instructed by your instructor. Never reHand reagents to the reagent
bottle.
4. Leave reagent bottles on the location where you found them.
5. Use only the amount of reagent called for; avoid excesses.
6. Whenever instructed to use water in these experiments, use distilled/deionized water unless
instructed to do otherwise.
7. KEEP YOUR WORKING AREA CLEAN. NO ONE SHOULD COME AND CLEAN YOUR AREA
AFTER YOU ARE GONE.
8. When weighing, pay extra attention so that you do not pour chemicals on the balance. ANY MESS
SHOULD BE CLEANED IMMEDIATELY.
9. Do not weigh hot or warm objects. Objects to be weighed should be at room temperature.
10. Do not put hot objects on the desktop. Place them on a wire gauze or heat-resistant pad.