Stetson University
Department of Chemistry
Spring Semester, 2006
CY 102 - General Chemistry
Instructor:
Dr. Tandy Grubbs
Office: 252, Sage Hall
Office Phone: 822-8184
E-mail address: wgrubbs@stetson.edu
Website: http://www.stetson.edu/~wgrubbs
Office Hours: As posted on my door (or any time I am in my office and available)
Text and Equipment:
1)
“Chemistry: Molecules, Matter, and Change” by Atkins and Jones
(W.H. Freeman, New York, 1999).
2)
You should have access to the homework Solutions Manual; you may purchase your own
copy from the bookstore or purchase and share a copy with a friend(s).
3)
An accompanying Student Study Guide is available in the bookstore (not required).
4)
“Laboratory Manual for Principles of General Chemistry” by J. A. Beran, 7th Edition,
(Wiley, New York, 2004).
5)
Non-programmable scientific calculator
6)
Safety Goggles (available in the bookstore).
Preparation:
Lectures are designed to complement the material presented in the chapters. As such, it is best to
read the sections in the text prior to coming to lecture. Exam questions will assess your mastery
of chemical concepts from both the text and lecture. You will be notified if you are not
responsible for certain subject matter in the text. As in most physical science courses, your
ability to master the material will be greatly enhanced by completing a number of assigned
homework problems (see page 3). While the Solution Manual will aid you when you encounter
difficulties, you should practice enough problems so that you do not rely on it. If at any time you
experience difficulties working assigned problems and/or comprehending material, you should
seek my assistance.
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Five-Minute Quiz:
Every Wednesday, you will take a quick 2-4 question quiz at the beginning of class. The
questions will be of two types: (1) conceptual in nature, involving quick response, recognitiontype, multiple choice, or fill-in-the-blank style questions, and (2) quantitative in nature, involving
a straight-forward, one-step calculation to get to the answer. These quizzes will always be
administered, unless a cancellation is previously announced or unless a major exam is scheduled
for that day. The quiz will focus on the material presented within the last seven days. The
lowest quiz grade will be dropped at the end of the term. No make-up quizzes will be scheduled,
unless you miss one due to an official university function. Don’t be late and always remember to
bring your calculator on quiz day.
Attendance:
It is in your best interest to attend all lectures. Roll will be taken periodically and a record of
unexcused absences will result in partial (or full) loss of the 4% “class participation” portion of
your final grade.
Calculators and Exams:
You will be allowed to use only non-programmable calculators during classroom examinations.
Several inexpensive brands and models ($8.00 - $12.00) are available at local department and
office supply stores (for example, the Casio FX-260 SOLAR or FX-250 HC and the Texas
Instruments TI-25X or TI-30X are suitable models).
Missed Lectures and Exams Policy:
Any conflicts with scheduled lecture or exam dates due to your participation in an “official
university function” should be discussed with me well in advance of the event. Make-up exams
can be arranged if you miss an exam due to an illness.
Tentative Lecture and Examination Schedule:
Date
Chapter and Topic
Jan. 11,13,18,20
Liquids and Solids (Chapter 10)
Jan. 23,25,27,30
Properties of Solutions (Chapter 12)
Feb. 1
Exam #1 (Chapters 10 & 12)
Feb. 3,6,8,10
Rates of Reaction - (Chapter 13)
Feb. 13,15,17,20
Chemical Equilibrium (Chapters 14)
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Feb. 22,24
Acids and Bases (Chapter 15)
Feb. 27
Exam #2 (Chapter 13 & 14)
Mar. 1,3
Cont. – Acids and Bases (Chapter 15)
Mar. 6-10
Spring Break
Mar. 13,15,17,20,22
Aqueous Equilibria (Chapter 16)
Mar. 24
Exam #3 (Chapter 15 & 16)
Mar. 27,29,31; Apr. 3
Direction of Chemical Change (Chapter 17)
Apr. 5,7,10,12,17
Electrochemistry (Chapter 18)
Apr. 19
Exam #4 (Chapters 17 & 18)
Apr. 21,24,26
The Elements: Main Groups 1-8 (Lecture Notes)
Apr. 24
Handout Take-Home Exam #5 (Lecture Notes)
Final Exam Day
Final Exam - Cumulative ACS Standardized Exam
Suggested Homework Problems (from Atkins/Jones text):
Chapter
Problems
10
1,3,7,9,11,13,15,55,61,65,69,75,81,99
12
3,5,7,9,15,21,25,27,33,35,37,43,47,49,51,55,59,63,69,73,79,91
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1,3,5,7,11,17,21,23,27,29,33,39,45,49,53,57,59,61,65,73,81
14
7,9,13,15,17,23,27,31,37,41,45,47,49,51,53,55,57,71,81,89
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1,3,7,11,13,15,17,21,23,25,27,29,35,43,47,51,57,59,75,87
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1,5,9,11,15,23,25,29,33,35,37,43,45,53,57,61,63,67,69,73,79,81,85
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1,7,9,13,15,17,21,27,29,33,35,43,45,47,49,53,59,65,73,79
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5,7,9,17,19,21,27,33,35,37,45,47,51,53,55,57,75,81,83,85,87
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Course Evaluation:
Graded Work
Percentage of Total
Exam 1
9
Exam 2
9
Exam 3
9
Exam 4
9
Take-Home Exam 5
5
Five Minute Quizzes
10
Final Exam
25
Laboratory
20
Attendance
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TOTAL POINTS
100
Final Letter Grade Policy:
96.0-100
85.0-87.9
74.0-77.9
60.0-64.9
<50.0
A+
B+
C+
D+
F
92.0-95.9
81.0-84.9
69.0-73.9
55.0-59.9
A
B
C
D
88.0-91.9
78.0-80.9
65.0-68.9
50.0-54.9
ABCD-
Only For Teacher Education Majors (Chemistry 6-12):
The following Florida Subject Area Competencies are covered in this class, pursuant to the
Chemistry 6-12 Secondary Education degree.
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Knowledge of concepts of matter
Knowledge of concepts of atomic theory
Knowledge of concepts of periodicity
Knowledge of concepts of chemical bonding
Knowledge of chemical stoichiometry
Knowledge of chemical kinetics and equilibrium
Knowledge of acids and bases
Knowledge of thermochemistry
Knowledge of electrochemistry
Knowledge of foundations
Knowledge of laboratory skills and safety
Familiarity with societal applications of chemistry
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