Spring 2010
The City College of New York
Chemistry 10301 - General Chemistry I
Instructors: Professor Urs Jans
Phone: 212-650-8369
Email: ujans@sci.ccny.cuny.edu
Office Hours for Prof. Jans
Mondays after lecture (3:30 pm - 4:30 pm) in TBA.
Thursdays (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm) in MR-1218.
Textbook and supporting materials
 General Chemistry, Hill, Petrucci, McCreary and Perry, Fourth Edition. Pearson Prentice Hall.
 Solutions Manual, Hassell.
 Peer-Led Team Learning General Chemistry, Gosser, Strozak, Cracolice, 2 nd edition. Pearson
Prentice Hall.
 Catalyst, Laboratory Manual, Berlant
Textbook companion website, http://wps.prenhall.com/esm_hillpetrucci_genchem_4/
There are good self-quizzes and math reviews on this site.
Additional resources:
http://www.sci.ccny.cuny.edu/~chemwksp/index.html
Calculator: A simple scientific calculator is necessary for CHEM 10301.
Course Description:
An in-depth introduction to the fundamental laws and techniques of chemistry for majors in
science and engineering. Topics include: measurement; stoichiometry; the gaseous state;
thermochemistry; atomic structure; and chemical bonding; redox reactions; solids, liquids and
intermolecular forces.
This course is the first of a two-semester sequence and consists of three components
(lecture, laboratory, and workshop), which are integrated to provide a comprehensive but
thorough introduction to the principles of chemistry. The laboratory component introduces
students to common laboratory methods including visible spectroscopy and titration. The
workshop is a peer-led, small group discussion of concepts and problem solving in general
chemistry.
How to succeed in General Chemistry… or A word to the wise…
Learning Chemistry is cumulative – if you miss a class you will miss a significant building
block, which will affect your exam performance, scores, and final grade as well as your ability to
understand material in future courses. So, attendance for all lectures, labs, and workshops
while required is critical to your success. Further, your own practice by doing homework and
becoming engaged with the material as well as engaged with your classmates in workshop and
lab discussions of chemical concepts will help you build your knowledge to succeed. Learning
these skills will prepare you for your chosen major and professional career.
Prerequsites: Math 19000
Pre- or Corequisites: Math 19500, 20100, 20500
3 lect., 2 wrkshp., 2 lab. hr./wk.; 4 cr.
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After completing this course, students should be able to:
1. Perform unit conversions and express values with the correct number of significant figures.
2. Express and interpret atomic symbols, atomic number, mass number, and molar mass.
3. Understand and apply concepts of balancing chemical reactions, and be able to perform
stoichiometric calculations.
4. Define enthalpy and solve thermochemical equations.
5. Express quantum energy levels of atoms and relate these to atomic properties.
6. Draw and interpret Lewis-dot structures, predict three dimensional structure of simple molecules,
and draw simple molecular orbital diagrams.
7. Apply the ideal gas law to problems involving changes in moles, pressure, volume and
temperature.
8. Solve problems involving solution chemistry such as titration and precipitation.
9. Write a laboratory report including data and analysis.
10. Be able to conduct a variety of experiments (titration, spectroscopic) including accurate recording
of results and preparation of calibration curves.
11. Be aware and follow the safety requirements in a chemical laboratory.
12. Analyze molecular modeling and graphic plots using computers.
13. Communicate concepts and problem solving of chemistry that have been presented in lecture.
14. Work as part of a problem solving team to solve chemistry problems.
15. Apply chemical principles to selected applications in life science or technology.
Topics covered:
1. Matter and Measurement
3.
5.
7.
9.
2. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
4. Solution Chemistry
6. Thermochemistry
8. Electron-configuration & Periodicity
10. Structure of Molecules
Stoichiometry
Gases
Quantum theory and the hydrogen atom
The Chemical Bond
Section E:
Lecture:
Lab:
Workshop:
M, W
T
W
2:00 – 3:15 pm
2:00 – 3:50 pm
10:00 – 11:50 am
MR-2
MR-1001
NA-4224
Lecture:
Lab:
Workshop:
M, W
Th
W
2:00 – 3:15 pm
2:00 – 3:50 pm
12:00 – 1:50 pm
MR-2
MR-1001
MR-1307
Lecture:
Lab:
Workshop:
M, W
F
W
2:00 – 3:15 pm
12:30 – 2:20 pm
6:00 – 7:50 pm
MR-2
MR-1001
NA-6313
Lecture:
Lab:
Workshop:
M, W
F
W
2:00 – 3:15 pm
12:30 – 2:20 pm
12:00 – 1:50 pm
MR-2
MR-1003
MR-1026
Section E2:
Section E3:
Section E4:
Grading Scheme
40%
35%
15%
5%
5%
Semester Exams: Exam I (Chapters 1-3), Exam II (Chapters 4-6), Exam III (Chapters 7-9)
(the lowest of the three exams will be dropped)
Final Exam (Chapters 1-10 cumulative)
Laboratory
Workshop
Online homework
Homework: Online homework will be used for this class. The website to complete the
homework can be accessed through www.masteringchemistry.com. An access code for the
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homework comes with a new book. If you have a used book or no book, you have to purchase
the access code. Contact Prof. R. Ghose to purchase the code: rghose@sci.ccny.cuny.edu.
The book that is used for the online homework is “N.J. Tro - Chemistry: A Molecular Approach”
(School zip-code – 10031; Course ID - CHEM103CCNY).
Attendance: All lectures, workshops, and laboratory sessions are required. Only one
unexcused absence will be permitted. If you miss a second session, you will be given a forced
withdrawal from the course.
Note: There will be no make-up semester exams.
Statement on Academic Integrity
The CCNY policy on academic integrity will be followed in this course. The document can be
found through the CCNY website by clicking on Current Students  Academic Services 
Policy on Academic Integrity. All students must read the details regarding plagiarism and
cheating in order to be familiar with the rules of the college. Cases where academic integrity is
compromised will be prosecuted according to these rules. In addition, the Policy of Academic
Integrity can be found in the Undergraduate Bulletin 2007-2009 in Appendix B.3 on page 312.
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Tentative Schedule for Chemistry 10301
Date
Feb, 8, M
Material Covered
(please read text in advance)
Ch. 1. Chemistry: Matter and
Measurement
Ch. 1. Chemistry: Matter and
Measurement
Ch. 2. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Feb. 10, W
Ch. 2. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Feb. 17, W
Ch. 3. Stoichiometry: Chemical
Calculations
Ch. 3. Stoichiometry: Chemical
Calculations
Ch. 3. Stoichiometry: Chemical
Calculations
Ch. 4. Chemical Reactions in
Aqueous Solutions
Exam I
Feb. 1, M
Feb. 3, W
Feb. 18, Th!
(Monday Schedule)
Feb. 22, M
Feb. 24, W
Mar. 1, M
Mar. 3, W
Workshop Unit
Unit 1: The Search for the
Elements
Unit 2: Atoms and Subatomic
Structure
Unit 3: Introduction to Stoichio.
Unit 4: Strategies for Stoichio.
Unit 4: Strategies for
Stoichiometry
Ch. 4. Chemical Reactions in
Aqueous Solutions
Ch. 5. Gases
Discuss Exam I
Unit 5: Ions in solution
Mar. 10, W
Ch. 5. Gases
Unit 6: Gases: Nature, Laws …
Mar. 15, M
Ch. 6. Thermochemistry
Mar. 17, W
Ch. 6. Thermochemistry
Mar. 22, M
Ch. 6. Thermochemistry
Mar. 24, W
Review Ch. 4,5,6
Unit 7: Thermochemistry
Apr. 7, W
Ch. 7. Atomic Structure
Unit 8: Energy and the … (intro)
Apr. 12, M
Exam II
Apr. 14, W
Ch. 7. Atomic Structure
Unit 8: Energy and the …..
Unit 9: Building Atoms …. (intro)
Apr. 19, M
Unit 9: Building Atoms with …
Apr. 26, M
Ch. 8. Electron Configurations,
Atomic Properties, and the Periodic
Table
Ch. 8. Electron Configurations,
Atomic Properties, and the Periodic
Table
Ch. 9. Chemical Bonds
Apr. 28, W
Ch. 9. Chemical Bonds
Unit 10: Covalent Bonding
Mar. 8, M
Apr. 21, W
May 3, M
Unit 6: Gases: Nature, Laws …
Unit 7: Thermochemistry (intro)
Review Ch. 7, 8, 9
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May 5, W
May 10, M
May 12, W
May 17, M
Exam Week
Exam 3
Unit 11: The Structure of Molec.
Ch. 10. Bonding Theory and
Molecular Structure
Ch. 10. Bonding Theory and
Molecular Structure
Review
Review for Final Exam
Final Exam
Chemistry 10301 Additional Collection of Important Problems
Chapter 1: 24, 26, 36, 38b, 50, 52, 54, 60, 64, 81
Chapter 2: 22, 26, 32, 40, 50, 52, 58, 64, 68
Chapter 3: 18a,f, 22a, 24c, 34, 36, 54a-e, 58a, 64, 74
Chapter 4: 26, 30, 37, 46, 54, 58, 68, 73, 78
Chapter 5: 22a,b, 32, 38, 48, 54, 68, 74, 82, 94
Chapter 6: 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 56, 66, 68, 72
Chapter 7: 32, 38, 40, 46, 48, 60, 62, 64
Chapter 8: 24, 28, 36, 44, 46, 50, 58a,b
Chapter 9: 26, 28, 34, 36, 40, 46, 48, 50, 54, 70
Chapter 10: 22, 24, 30, 44, 46, 54, 62
Study Guides:
1. Plan at least three hours of study (reading the chapter and completing the problem sets “homework”) time for every hour you spend in class.
2. Do the problem sets individually (without help from friends or classmates)
initially. Please look at a related problem in the solution manual to help you solve the
assigned problem. If you are still unable to solve the problem, then ask a friend,
classmate, workshop leader, TA, or Professor for help.
3. Read the book and take notes as you read.
4. Attend workshop: finish the Self-Test, finish the workshop problems, and ask questions.
5. Seek help when you have difficulty (office hours, tutoring, study groups with workshop).
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