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CHEM-1312-020 Principles of Chemistry II
<p>Prerequisite: CHEM 1311-minimum grade of C <br> Corequisite: CHEM 1112</p>
Chemical equilibrium; phase diagrams and spectrometry; acid-base concepts; thermodynamics; kinetics; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; an introduction to organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.
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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
On Campus Course
Chemistry: A Molecular Approach, 4th Edition, by Tro
either electronic or paper form
Online access code for Pearson Modified Mastering Chemistry (required)
Modified Mastering Chemistry Access (pearsonmylabandmastering.com, or bookstore)
Please access the Mastering course through the link in Blackboard.
Bring a non-graphing scientific calculator, paper, and pen/pencil.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. State the characteristics of liquids and solids, including phase diagrams and spectrometry.
2. Articulate the importance of intermolecular interactions and predict trends in physical properties.
3. Identify the characteristics of acids, bases, and salts, and solve problems based on their quantitative relationships.
4. Identify and balance oxidation-reduction equations, and solve redox titration problems.
5. Determine the rate of a reaction and its dependence on concentration, time, and temperature.
6. Apply the principles of equilibrium to aqueous systems using Le Chatelier’s Principle to predict the effects of concentration, pressure, and temperature changes on equilibrium mixtures.
7. Analyze and perform calculations with the thermodynamic functions, enthalpy, entropy, and free energy.
8. Discuss the construction and operation of galvanic and electrolytic electrochemical cells, and determine standard and non-standard cell potentials.
9. Define nuclear decay processes.
10. Describe basic principles of organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.
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Please be respectful of the other students in class. Pay attention in class. If you are causing a disruption in class, you may be asked to leave. Avoid listening to personal music players, using phones/devices for things unrelated to class, and any obvious “multitasking”.
If there is any evidence of cheating on any homework, quiz, test, or final, you will receive a zero for that item and cannot replace or drop that zero.
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This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor at any time. Material included is intended to provide an outline of the course and rules that the instructor will adhere to in evaluating the student's progress. Students are expected to read the textbook before and after the material is presented in lecture.
Testing:
Students are required to read all test directions before testing and abide by all test rules. Grades will be posted on Blackboard online once graded and can be checked at any time thereafter.
Students are expected to show up to class on time. If a student does not show up on time, the instructor reserves the right to not allow the student to take that quiz or exam according to her discretion.
If you make less than a 70% on test(s) 1-5, you will be required to obtain 30 minutes of tutoring from a suitable tutor or the instructor prior to taking the next test. You will not be allowed to take the next major test until or after I have received verification that you have received this tutoring.
*Legibility: Your handwritten work must be legible by the instructor and the final answer must be clearly indicated by circling or highlighting to receive full credit.
*If special accommodations are necessary, arrangements must be made at least 48 hours PRIOR to exam date.
* NO MAKE-UP tests for ANY reason. You must use the periodic tables, scratch paper and calculators supplied by the department for quizzes and exams unless specified otherwise by the professor.
*All tests, excluding the Final Exam, will be taken in the classroom unless notification is given by the instructor that other arrangements have been made. It is the responsibility of the student to know the hours of the Science Testing Center at Moore Co should it be used. The instructor will not take an excuse revolving around confusion about Science Testing Center hours to be an excuse for not taking an exam. Bear in mind, NO MAKE-UP tests for ANY reason. You must use the periodic tables, scratch paper and calculators supplied by the department in the testing center.
5 major unit exams can consist of a comprehensive mixture of multiple choice, matching, true/false, completion, problem solving and short answer questions. The 4 BEST exam scores will be used and account for 50% of your total grade.
Quizzes:
There will be up to 15 quizzes throughout the semester either online or in-class. The 13 best quiz scores will be used and account for 15% of your grade.
Homework:
There will be a total of 12 online-homework assignments periodically throughout the semester. Due dates are pending and it is the responsibility of the student to pay attention to due dates when they are announced verbally in class. The 10 best homework grades will account for 15% of your grade. Bear in mind that homework is an online assignment. It is the responsibility and obligation of the student to give the professor 24 hours written notice via email if there should be any technology issues that would impede turning the assignment in on time. There will be zero tolerance for turning homework in late.
Final Exam:
The final exam is comprehensive and will account for 20% of your grade.
Grading:
Grades will not be curved nor are extra credit assignments allowed / given for ANY REASON.
90-100 % = A
80 - 89.99% = B
70-79.99% = C
60-69.99% = D
59.99% or less = F
MAKE UP POLICY:
If you MISS, COME IN LATE or LEAVE EARLY to any test or quiz for any reason or MISS the DUE DATE and TIME for any homework assignment, the grade of a zero will be assigned for that test, quiz or homework assignment for the semester.
**NO MAKE UPS or LATE WORK will be allowed FOR ANY REASON on any test, quiz or homework assignment, so PLEASE DO NOT ASK. **
Grade Disputes: While I encourage you to come to me with questions, if you wish to dispute a grade, you must contact me within a week of the grade being posted or there will be no change to the disputed grade.
Attendance in class is expected. If a student need to drop the course, the student needs to contact the instructor to initiate the drop process. Failure to officially withdraw will result in a grade of F. The last day to withdraw from this course is June 20, 2018.
This schedule is subject to change.
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Date |
Chapter |
Topic |
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6/5 |
10 |
Introduction to class; Molecular shapes |
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6/7 |
11 |
Intermolecular forces and phases Vapor Pressure; Phase Diagrams |
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6/12 |
12 |
Structure of Solids Types of solids; Semiconductors |
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6/14 |
13 |
Solutions Solution Calculations Properties of Solutions |
|
6/19 |
14 |
Kinetics (Take Exam 1 over Chapters 10-13) |
|
6/21 |
14 |
Kinetics Rate Laws Reactions Mechanisms |
|
6/26 |
15 |
Equilibrium Constant Heterogeneous Equilibria Le Chatelier’s Principle |
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6/28 |
16 |
Acids, Bases, and pH Acid-Base Equilibrium (Take Exam 2 Over Chapters 14-15) |
|
7/3 |
16-17 |
Acids, Bases, and pH Acid-Base Equilibrium Common Ions; Buffers Titration; Solubility Product Precipitation and Separation of Ions |
|
7/5 |
18 |
Thermodynamics and Free Energy (Take Exam 3 Over Chapters 16-17) |
|
7/10 |
19 |
Redox Half-Reactions Electrochemical Cells Cell Potential |
|
7/12 |
20 |
(Take Exam 4 Over Chapters 18-19) |
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7/17 |
20 |
Nuclear Equations |
|
7/19 |
21 |
Introduction to Organic Compounds Types of Organic Compounds |
|
7/24 |
(Take Exam 5 Over Chapters 20-21) Review for Final |
|
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7/27 |
16 |
Final Exam |
Reading the Text: It is vital that you read the text BEFORE the lecture on that chapter. This will greatly improve your understanding of the topic and therefore your grade. As there is a large amount of information to cover in this class, not all of it can be covered in the time allotted for class. You are responsible for the information presented in the text even if it is not covered in lecture.
Resources Available: Copies of lectures will be available on Blackboard, under “Content". Practice problems may also be posted there. Exam review checklists and practice sheets will be posted on Blackboard or through Mastering Chemistry. Please be aware of the “Study Area” as a resource within Mastering Chemistry.
Email: Every student has an account in Blackboard. You need to check this daily. Grades will be posted on Blackboard; if I need to contact you, I will normally use your Amarillo College email. Please check that account daily also.
INFORMATION SHEET/SIGNATURE: You must fill out and return the information sheet for this class. You must also sign it to signify that you have read and understand the syllabus.
***This syllabus is subject to change. You will be informed of any changes to the syllabus in class and on Blackboard.***
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