Chem 004:011 [CHEM:1110] — Principles of Chemistry I Sec. D — Fall 2014
Professors Cheatum, Manuel, & Monette
Course Objectives
Chem 4:11 is the first semester of a two-semester course sequence (4:11 / 4:12) that introduces students to a
wide range of chemical concepts and chemistry related applications that are connected to contemporary social
and scientific issues. Through participation in course activities, each student will improve their chemical
knowledge and significantly advance their qualitative and quantitative problem-solving skills. Hands-on laboratory
experiments will allow students to learn and practice proper experimental procedures, to safely handle chemical
reagents, to gather meaningful data, and to draw logical conclusions based on the laboratory experimental data.
Course Content and Prerequisites
Content: atomic structure, chemical equations, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gases, equilibrium, electronic
structure, periodic trends, molecular bonding and structure, intermolecular forces, and modern materials.
Prerequisites: 22M:008 or ACT math subscore of 24 and MPT II score of 20, or ACT math subscore of 24 and
MPT III score of 10. Students are required to take the Chemistry Diagnostic Test.
Course Structure and Instructors
Chem 4:011 consists of five components each with different instructors and scheduling. You are expected to
attend all five components of the course. Students should also plan to devote at least eight hours per week of
out-of-class studying and preparation for this 4 semester hour course (2 study/prep hours per semester hour).
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Lecture – Professor Christopher Cheatum
Discussion Section – Professor Cheatum, and graduate teaching assistants (TAs)
Case Study – Professors Tony Manuel and Shonda Monette
Laboratory – Professors Manuel, Monette, and lab TAs
Exams – Professors Becker, Forbes, Geng,(A/B/C sections) Manuel, Monette, and Cheatum
Lecture D – 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM MWF in
W10 PBB (Pappajohn Business Building)
Case Study & Lab Instructors
time & room: see ISIS schedule
Instructors
Christopher Cheatum
Tony Manuel
Office
326 IATL (Office Hours
held in E231 CB)
E359 CB
Phone
353-0379
384-1867
Email
chem-cheatum@uiowa.edu
antonio-manuel@uiowa.edu
shonda-monette@uiowa.edu
Office Hours
(or by appt.)
Wed. 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Thurs. 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Mon. 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Tues. 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Tues. 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Shonda Monette
W360 CB
Course Materials (see University Book Store or Iowa Book or info on ISIS or our ICON site)
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Chemistry: The Central Science 13 ed. by Brown, LeMay, Bursten, Murphy, & Woodward (required textbook)
MasteringChemistry Access Code (required online homework)
Available with new textbook bought at bookstore or separately through ICON link.
Lab Notebook (with carbonless copy pages) and Laboratory Safety Goggles (required)
Case Study/Lab Experiment Manual (only available on ICON) (required)
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Solutions to Exercises for Chemistry: The Central Science 13 ed. by Brown et al. (optional)
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Course Administration
Please go to the Chemistry Center (E225 CB) for drop/add signatures, section changes, exam scheduling, make-up
laboratory requests (first complete online ICON form) and tutor lists. Center Manager: Rudy Marcelino (335-1341,
chemistry-center@uiowa.edu). Hours: M-F 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, M-Th 1:00-5:00 PM (F 12:30-4:30 PM).
Iowa Courses Online (ICON) Website (web address is: icon.uiowa.edu)
Use your Hawk ID (e.g., hpotter) and password to login to ICON and go to our 004:011:00A Fall14-Principles of
Chemistry I course website. Links to Mastering Chemistry, Course announcements, partial lecture note
handouts (to be completed in lecture), practice exams, exam room assignments, and other useful FAQ info will be
posted on ICON. The instructors encourage you to check ICON very frequently (at least weekly!) during the
semester to stay on top of important course info and announcements.
Discussion Sections (for your room location and times, see your ISIS schedule at isis.uiowa.edu)
Discussion sections are limited to 28 students and complement the lecture material. Students ask questions and
obtain problem-solving experience. Discussion Sections do meet during the first week of classes (Aug. 25-29).
After the first week, up to 3 points are awarded for participation in discussion activities, up to a maximum of 30
points during the semester. See your class schedule on ISIS for meeting times and room assignments.
Teaching Assistant (TA) Office Hours
Discussion and Laboratory Section teaching assistants have scheduled office hours in Room E208 CB (Chemistry
Building). This room is normally open Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Friday 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. TAs for
chemistry courses other than 4:11 may also be able to assist you.
Case Study (CS) / Laboratory (for your room locations and times, see your ISIS schedule at isis.uiowa.edu)
Activities: Activities for credit are conducted during Case Study and Laboratory periods. A Case Study is paired
with each laboratory experiment and meets the week before each assigned laboratory experiment. Lab
experiments provide students with the opportunity to do chemistry. Case Study and Laboratory sections do meet
the first week of classes (Aug. 25-29). For Case Study and lab room assignments consult ISIS.
Safety: Students must comply with laboratory safety rules at all times. Students must complete laboratory safety
training and pass a safety quiz before they will be allowed to work in the laboratory. If a student fails to comply
with laboratory safety rules, the student will be asked to leave the laboratory and points will be deducted.
Pregnancy: Many chemicals pose potential hazards to a fetus or young child. Women who are pregnant, nursing,
or who expect to become pregnant are strongly advised to consult with their physician about the hazards of
possible exposure to chemicals used in this course. MSDS and other information are available.
Online MasteringChemistry (MC) Homework
MasteringChemistry(MC) is a web-based homework system that helps improve your problem-solving skills and
understanding of chemical concepts. 10% of your course grade will be based on your MasteringChemistry scores.
Each of the 13 chapters has three MasteringChemistry assignments: a practice assignment, a quiz, and a follow-up
assignment. The practice assignment has hints, tutorial questions, and offers unlimited attempts. The quiz is timed,
allows one attempt per question, and provides no hints. The follow-up assignment is based on your performance on
the quiz and is adaptive. The maximum score one can earn for a MC chapter is 10 points. Each chapter has
exercises whose values total 13 points, 5 for the practice assignment, 5 for the quiz, and 3 for the follow-up
assignment, so you can have up to 3 points deducted per chapter and still get the maximum score. Your Chapter 1
score is not counted and your total homework score is based on your 10 best scores from the remaining 12 chapter
assignments.
You can register for MC through the “MasteringChemistry” link located either in the contents section or the
navigation bar on ICON. If you experience problems with MC please contact megan.mcatee@pearson.com and
leah.newman@pearson.com. Please email both contacts and you will receive a response within 24 hours (48
hours on weekends).
In-class Participation
During lecture you will be asked to answer questions using a web-based platform called Learning Catalytics. The
Learning Catalytics platform is available when you register for Mastering Chemistry and you will need to bring a WiFi enabled device (smartphone, tablet, or laptop) to class. Questions will not be graded; points are based on your
participation in the in-class activity. You will be given 20 points at the beginning of the semester as “in-class
participation points” and 1 point will be deducted each time you miss a Learning Catalytics session. Additional
information on Learning Catalytics and in-class participation will be provided during lecture.
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Grading
Your final course grade will be based on total points earned for
three 90-minute unit exams, a 2-hour final exam, MC
homework, Case Study / Laboratory work, and In-class and
Discussion Section participation. These course components
are scored as follows:
3 Unit Exams (150 pts. per exam)
Final Exam
Case Study & Lab Experiments
MasteringChemistry homework
Discussion Section participation
In-class participation
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450 pts.
200 pts.
200 pts.
100 pts.
30 pts.
20 pts.
(45%)
(20%)
(20%)
(10%)
( 3%)
( 2%)
Total
= 1000 pts. (100%)
CLAS Recommended Grade
Distribution for Introductory Courses
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
% of Class
15
34
40
8
3
Plus & minus grades will be awarded
Average GPA = 2.5 out of 4.0
Case Study and Laboratory Component Requirements and Make-Up Information
A passing grade in Principles of Chemistry I (004:011) requires successful completion of the Case Study /
Laboratory portion of the course. This means: (i) you must receive at least 50% of the Case Study / Laboratory
points, and (ii) you must complete at least four of the six laboratory activities. If a Laboratory is missed due to
illness, family emergency, or other qualifying excuse, a “Laboratory Make-up Request Form” must be submitted.
This electronic form can be found in the Laboratory section of the ICON course website and should be
submitted within one week of the absence. Make-up laboratories will be held for Topics 1-4 on Friday, November
14 from 12:30-4:30 PM and for Topics 5-6 on Friday, December 12 from 12:30-4:30 PM. It may also be possible
to schedule a make-up lab with a different section while the same experiment is being performed. For safety
reasons, the submitted Laboratory Make-up Request Form must be approved in an email response from the
Chemistry Center prior to attending a laboratory section other than your registered section. Making up two or more
missed laboratories will require special permission and penalties may apply. A course grade of incomplete may be
assigned if it is impractical to make up more than one excused laboratory absence. If a Case Study is missed due
to a qualifying excuse, immediately email your Case Study instructor directly to inquire about make-up possibilities.
Examinations
There are three 90-minute unit exams and a 2-hour cumulative final exam. Each of these exams will include Case
Study / Lab questions (Unit Exams have 30 questions with 27 lecture and 3 lab/CS questions; Final Exam has 40
questions with 36 lecture and 4 lab/CS questions). All exams are multiple choice. Students must bring to each
exam a #2 pencil, their University ID, and should have a basic scientific calculator, such as a TI30X or TI30Xa.
Graphing calculators, programmable calculators, or data transmitting devices (e.g., PDA, laptop, cell phone) will
not be allowed in the examination room. Exam info will be announced in class and posted on the ICON website.
Exam #1:
Exam #2:
Exam #3:
Final Exam:
Thurs., September 18, 8:45 – 10:15 PM
Thurs., October 16, 8:45 – 10:15 PM
Thurs., November 20, 8:45 – 10:15 PM
To be announced later by Registrar
Chps. 1, 2, 3, 4; safety/MSDS, CS 0, and CS 1
Chps. 5, 10, 15; Lab 1, CS/Lab 2 and CS 3
Chps. 6, 7, 8, 9; Lab 3, CS/Lab 4 and CS/Lab 5
Chps. 1–12, 15; all case study and lab topics
The dates and times for all final examinations are announced around the fifth week of the semester by the Registrar
and posted on their web site. All students should plan on remaining on campus through the final examination period.
Unit Exam Review Sessions (room location is tentative)
The instructors will offer an evening Review Session two days before each unit exam. Attendance is optional.
Review Session #1:
Review Session #2:
Review Session #3:
Tuesday, September 16, 8:00 – 10:00 PM in 100 PH
Tuesday, October 14, 8:00 – 10:00 PM in 100 PH
Tuesday, November 18, 8:00 – 10:00 PM in 100 PH
Make-Up Examinations
To qualify for a make-up examination, your exam absence must be due to illness, religious obligations, recognized
University activities, or unavoidable circumstances that require prior instructor permission. Proper written
documentation must be submitted to the Chemistry Center within 5 days of the missed exam. Excused absence
forms and documentation are required and are available on the ICON website. Vacation travel plans are NOT a
valid excuse for requesting a make-up exam. Make-up exams are comparable to unit exams given to the class, but
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you will not be able to keep your exam, though you can review it in an instructor’s office and you will have access to
the unit exam questions given to the entire class. Make-up exams are scheduled for the following days:
Make-Up Exam #1:
Make-Up Exam #2:
Make-Up Exam #3:
Friday, September 26, 6:30–8:00 PM in W290 CB
Friday, October 24, 6:30–8:00 PM in W290 CB
Friday, December 5, 6:30–8:00 PM in W290 CB
Final Exam Conflicts
No student is required to take more than three final examinations in one day. A student who has (i) two or more
examinations scheduled for the same exam period or (ii) more than three examinations scheduled for the same
examination day, may file a request for a change of exam schedule at the Registrar's Service Center, 17 Calvin Hall.
For exam overlap during FALL semesters, courses having lower department numbers will take precedence.
Honors Credit
To receive honors credit for the course, students will have to attend at least two of three special lectures to be held
during the usual lecture times on the Fridays following each of the unit exams. These lectures will be special
presentations by faculty at the University of Iowa about their research. To receive credit for these lectures, you will
have to fill out a brief ICON survey about the lecture including a summary of the lecture material.
Additional Instructional and Tutoring Resources for Students
Supplemental Instruction through University College, http://www.uiowa.edu/~ucoll/swat.shtml
College of Engineering Tutoring, http://www.engineering.uiowa.edu/ess/current-students/academic-support/tutors
University Housing Tutoring, 335-3700, http://housing.uiowa.edu/departments/reslife/academic_initiatives.html
Chemistry Department Tutoring info: http://www.chem.uiowa.edu/undergraduate/for-current-students/tutoring
Student Expectations
Examinations: Cheating will not be tolerated. The instructors employ statistical software to examine student
answer sheets to identify copying on exams. Cases of exam cheating can result in zero credit for the exam as
allowed by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences policies.
MasteringChemistry homework: In order to get any useful learning and exam benefit from MasteringChemistry
homework, you should complete each assignment largely on your own. TAs and faculty are available during office
hours to help you gain the needed understanding and problem-solving skills to help with the assignments.
Laboratory: Data collection is typically a group activity (2 or 4 students). All data is expected to be collected in the
laboratory. Use of data not collected by the author of the report, use of data not acquired during the lab period,
and/or use of fabricated data constitute serious academic misconduct. We encourage you to discuss Case Study,
pre-lab, and lab questions in groups, but questions must be answered individually.
Case Study/Laboratory: Attendance in Case Study and laboratory is required to earn credit on assignments. Data
collection is typically a group activity (2 or 4 students). All data is expected to be collected in the Case Study and
laboratory. Use of data not collected by the author of the report in the current semester, use of data not acquired
during the Case Study and lab period, and/or use of fabricated data constitute serious academic misconduct. We
encourage you to discuss Case Study, pre-lab, and lab questions in groups, but questions, must be answered
individually.
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Case Study and Laboratory Schedule (Fall 2014)
Please check your ISIS schedule carefully and attend your enrolled sections as summarized in the table
below. Case Studies meet in Room W128 CB. All Laboratories meet in the Chemistry Building according
to your ISIS schedule.
Sept. 8
100-Numbered Sections
(Lab 121, 122, 123, 132, 133, …)
See schedule below
Go to Case Study (W128)
for Topic 0 & sign-in
Labor Day, No Class
Go to Lab (W328, E324, or E340)
for safety quiz
See schedule below
Sept. 9 – 11
Topic 1 Case Study (Qual. Analysis)
Sept. 15 – 18
Sept. 22 – 25
Sept. 29 - Oct.2
Oct. 6 – 9
Oct. 13 – 16
Oct. 20 – 23
Oct. 27 – 30
Nov. 3 – 6
Nov. 10 – 13
Nov. 17 – 20
Nov. 24 – 27
Dec. 1 – 4
Dec. 8 - 11
Topic 1 Experiment
Topic 2 Case Study (Hard Water)
Topic 2 Experiment
Topic 3 Case Study (Food Energy)
Topic 3 Experiment
Topic 4 Case Study (Nitric Oxide)
Topic 4 Experiment
Topic 5 Case Study (Quantum Dots)
Topic 5 Experiment
Topic 6 Case Study (Structure & Function)
Thanksgiving Recess, No Class
Topic 6 Experiment
No Case Study
Date
Aug. 25
Aug. 26 – 28
Sept. 1
Sept. 2 – 4
200-Numbered Sections
(Lab 221, 222, 223, 231, 232, …)
See schedule below
Go to Lab (W328, E324, or E340)
Must sign in
Labor Day, No Class
Go to Case Study (W128) for Topic 0
See schedule below
Go to lab (W328, E324, or E340)
for safety quiz
Topic 1 Case Study (Qual. Analysis)
Topic 1 Experiment
Topic 2 Case Study (Hard Water)
Topic 2 Experiment
Topic 3 Case Study (Food Energy)
Topic 3 Experiment
Topic 4 Case Study (Nitric Oxide)
Topic 4 Experiment
Topic 5 Case Study (Quantum Dots)
Topic 5 Experiment
Thanksgiving Recess, No Class
Topic 6 Case Study (Structure & Function)
Topic 6 Experiment
Make-up laboratories will be held for Topics 1-4 on Friday, November 14 from 12:30-4:30 PM and for Topics 5-6 on
Friday, December 12 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Please see the “Laboratory Component Requirements and Make-Up
Information” section of the syllabus for further information on make-up policies.
Monday Lab Sections Only
Due to the Labor Day holiday on September 1st, Monday sections will follow the schedule below:
Date
Labs 121, 122, and 123 Only
Labs 221, 222 & 223 Only
Go to case study (W128 CB)
starting at 1:30PM for Topic 0 & sign-in
Labor Day, No Class
Go to case study (W128 CB)
starting at 2:10PM for Topic 0 & sign-in
Labor Day, No Class
Sept. 8
Topic 1 Case Study (W128 CB)
at 1:30PM (followed by safety quiz)
Go to lab (W328, E324, or E340 CB)
at 1:30PM for safety quiz
Sept. 15
Normal schedule - see table at top of page
Normal schedule - see table at top of page
Aug. 25
Sept. 1
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4:11 Fall 2014 Lecture and Exam Schedule
Date Aug. 25 27 29 Sept 1. 3 5 8 10 12 15 17 18 19 22 24 26 29 Oct. 1 3 6 8 10 13 15 16 17 3 22 24 27 29 31 Nov. 3 5 7 10 12 14 17 19 20 21 24-­‐28 Dec. 1 3 5 8 10 12 TBD Day M W F M W F M W F M W Th F M W F M W F M W F M W Th F M W F M W F M W F M W F M W Th F M-­‐F M W F M W F Lectures and Exams Mastering Chem Due Dates Course Introduction Chapter 1-­‐ Matter and Measurement Chapter 2 -­‐ Atoms, Molecules, and Ions Chp. 1 -­‐ Aug. 29, 11:59 PM Labor Day Holiday -­‐ no class (Chp. 1 is ungraded) Chapter 2 Chapter 3 -­‐ Stoichiometry Chp. 2 -­‐ Sept. 5, 11:59 PM Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 -­‐ Reactions in Aqueous Solution Chp. 3 -­‐ Sept. 12, 11:59 PM Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Exam 1 (Chps. 1,2,3,4 & CS/Lab) -­‐ 8:45-­‐10:15 PM **Chp. 4 is due after Exam 1! Honors Special Lecture Chapter 5 -­‐ Thermochemistry Chp. 4 -­‐ Sept. 22, 11:59 PM Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 10 -­‐ Gases Chp. 5 –Oct. 1, 11:59 PM Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Chapter 15 -­‐ Chemical Equilibrium Chp. 10 -­‐ Oct. 8, 11:59 PM Chapter 15 Chapter 15 Chapter 6 -­‐ Electronic Structure of Atoms Chp. 15 -­‐ Oct. 15, 11:59 PM Exam 2 (Chps. 5,10,15 & CS/Lab) -­‐ 8:45-­‐10:15 PM Honors Special Lecture Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 -­‐ Periodic Properties of the Elements Chp. 6 -­‐ Oct. 27, 11:59 PM Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 -­‐ Chemical Bonding Chp. 7 – Nov. 3, 11:59 PM Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Chapter 8/9 -­‐ Molecular Geometry and Bonding Chapter 9 Chp. 8 -­‐ Nov. 12, 11:59 PM Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Chapter 11 -­‐ Liquids and Intermolecular Forces Chp. 9 -­‐ Nov. 19, 11:59 PM Exam 3 (Chps. 6,7,8,9 & CS/Lab) -­‐ 8:45-­‐10:15 PM Honors Special Lecture Fall break -­‐ no classes Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 -­‐ Solids and Modern Materials Chp. 11 – Dec. 5, 11:59 PM Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Review/Wrap-­‐up Chp. 12 -­‐ Dec. 12, 11:59 PM Final exam (Chps. 1-­‐12, 15, CS/Lab) -­‐ Registrar will post dates/times 6
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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) and University Policies and Procedures
Administrative Home. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the administrative home of this course and
governs matters such as the add/drop deadlines, the second-grade-only option, and other related issues. Different
colleges may have different policies. Questions may be addressed to 120 Schaeffer Hall, or see the CLAS Student
Academic Handbook (www.clas.uiowa.edu/students/handbook/).
Electronic Communication. University policy specifies that students are responsible for all official
correspondences sent to their University of Iowa e-mail address (@uiowa.edu). Faculty and students should use
this account for correspondence - Operations Manual, III.15.2 k.11 (www.uiowa.edu/~our/opmanual/iii/15.htm#152).
Instructors will typically respond to student questions sent via e-mail within two working days.
Accommodations for Disabilities. Any student seeking academic accommodations should first register with
Student Disability Services and then go to the Chemistry Center, Room E225 CB to make specific arrangements.
See www.uiowa.edu/~sds/ for more information.
Academic Honesty. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences expects all students to do their own work, as stated
in the CLAS Code of Academic Honesty (http://clas.uiowa.edu/students/handbook/academic-fraud-honor-code).
Instructors may fail any assignment that shows evidence of plagiarism or other forms of cheating. Any student
committing academic misconduct is reported to the College and placed on disciplinary probation or may be
suspended or expelled.
Student Classroom Behavior. The ability to learn is lessened when students engage in inappropriate classroom
behavior, distracting others; such behaviors are a violation of the Code of Student Life. When disruptive activity
occurs, a University instructor has the authority to determine classroom seating patterns and to request that a
student exit immediately for the remainder of the period. One-day suspensions are reported to appropriate
departmental, collegiate, and Student Services personnel (Vice President for Student Services and Dean of
Students) Link to 2011-2012 Code of Student Life.
CLAS Final Examination Policies. The dates and times for final examinations for each class are announced
around the fifth week of the semester by the Registrar and posted on their web site. Final exams are offered only
during the official final examination period. No exams of any kind are allowed during the last week of classes. All
students should plan on remaining on the UI campus through the final examination period.
Making a Suggestion or a Complaint. Students with a suggestion or complaint should first visit with the course
instructor to discuss their concerns about the course, TAs, lectures, or exams. Complaints and appeals regarding
this course, its instructors, or its TAs can be filed with the Department of Chemistry Departmental Executive Officer
(DEO) at the administrative offices, Room E331 CB (335-1350). Complaints must be made within six months of the
incident. See the CLAS Student Academic Handbook for more details (web link above).
Understanding Sexual Harassment. Sexual harassment subverts the mission of the University and threatens the
well-being of students, faculty, and staff. All members of the UI community have a responsibility to uphold this
mission and to contribute to a safe environment that enhances learning. Incidents of sexual harassment should be
reported immediately. See the UI Comprehensive Guide on Sexual Harassment for assistance, definitions, and the
full University policy (www.uiowa.edu/~eod/policies/sexual-harassment-guide/index.html).
Reacting Safely to Severe Weather. In severe weather, class members should seek appropriate shelter
immediately, leaving the classroom if necessary. The class will continue if possible when the event is over (similarly
true for building fire alarms). For more information on Hawk Alert and the siren warning system, visit the Public
Safety web site (http://police.uiowa.edu/stay-informed/emergency-communication/).
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