Chemistry 103 - City College of New York



Spring 2010 The City College of New York

Chemistry 10301 - General Chemistry I

Instructors: Professor Urs Jans

Phone: 212-650-8369 Email: ujans@ny.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, 2nd edition. Pearson Prentice Hall.

• Catalyst, Laboratory Manual, Berlant

 

Textbook companion website,

There are good self-quizzes and math reviews on this site.

 

Additional resources:



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.

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 2. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions

3. Stoichiometry 4. Solution Chemistry

5. Gases 6. Thermochemistry

7. Quantum theory and the hydrogen atom 8. Electron-configuration & Periodicity

9. The Chemical Bond 10. Structure of Molecules

Section E:

Lecture: M, W 2:00 – 3:15 pm MR-2

Lab: T 2:00 – 3:50 pm MR-1001

Workshop: W 10:00 – 11:50 am NA-4224

Section E2:

Lecture: M, W 2:00 – 3:15 pm MR-2

Lab: Th 2:00 – 3:50 pm MR-1001

Workshop: W 12:00 – 1:50 pm MR-1307

Section E3:

Lecture: M, W 2:00 – 3:15 pm MR-2

Lab: F 12:30 – 2:20 pm MR-1001

Workshop: W 6:00 – 7:50 pm NA-6313

Section E4:

Lecture: M, W 2:00 – 3:15 pm MR-2

Lab: F 12:30 – 2:20 pm MR-1003

Workshop: W 12:00 – 1:50 pm MR-1026

Grading Scheme

40% 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)

35% Final Exam (Chapters 1-10 cumulative)

15% Laboratory

5% Workshop

5% Online homework

 

Homework: Online homework will be used for this class. The website to complete the homework can be accessed through . An access code for the 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@ny.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.

Tentative Schedule for Chemistry 10301

|Date |Material Covered |Workshop Unit |

| |(please read text in advance) | |

|Feb. 1, M |Ch. 1. Chemistry: Matter and | |

| |Measurement | |

| Feb. 3, W |Ch. 1. Chemistry: Matter and |Unit 1: The Search for the |

| |Measurement |Elements |

| Feb, 8, M |Ch. 2. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions | |

| Feb. 10, W |Ch. 2. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions |Unit 2: Atoms and Subatomic |

| | |Structure |

| Feb. 17, W |Ch. 3. Stoichiometry: Chemical |Unit 3: Introduction to Stoichio. |

| |Calculations |Unit 4: Strategies for Stoichio. |

| Feb. 18, Th! |Ch. 3. Stoichiometry: Chemical | |

|(Monday Schedule) |Calculations | |

| Feb. 22, M |Ch. 3. Stoichiometry: Chemical | |

| |Calculations | |

| Feb. 24, W |Ch. 4. Chemical Reactions in |Unit 4: Strategies for |

| |Aqueous Solutions |Stoichiometry |

| Mar. 1, M |Exam I | |

|Mar. 3, W |Ch. 4. Chemical Reactions in |Discuss Exam I |

| |Aqueous Solutions |Unit 5: Ions in solution |

| Mar. 8, M |Ch. 5. Gases | |

| Mar. 10, W |Ch. 5. Gases |Unit 6: Gases: Nature, Laws … |

| Mar. 15, M |Ch. 6. Thermochemistry | |

| Mar. 17, W |Ch. 6. Thermochemistry |Unit 6: Gases: Nature, Laws … Unit 7: |

| | |Thermochemistry (intro) |

| 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 |Ch. 8. Electron Configurations, Atomic Properties,| |

| |and the Periodic Table | |

| Apr. 21, W |Ch. 8. Electron Configurations, Atomic Properties,|Unit 9: Building Atoms with … |

| |and the Periodic Table | |

| Apr. 26, M |Ch. 9. Chemical Bonds | |

|Apr. 28, W |Ch. 9. Chemical Bonds |Unit 10: Covalent Bonding |

| May 3, M |Review Ch. 7, 8, 9 | |

| May 5, W |Exam 3 |Unit 11: The Structure of Molec. |

|May 10, M |Ch. 10. Bonding Theory and | |

| |Molecular Structure | |

| May 12, W |Ch. 10. Bonding Theory and |Review for Final Exam |

| |Molecular Structure | |

| May 17, M |Review | |

| Exam Week |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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