CHEM 1412:
Chemical equilibrium; phase diagrams and spectrometry; acid-base concepts; thermodynamics; kinetics; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; an introduction to organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisites
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Chemistry 1412 is the second of a two semester general college chemistry course. The prerequisite for the course is successful completion of Chemistry 1411. There is a required laboratory section which meets once a week for four hours. The second semester course covers thirteen chapters of the text, surveying topics in materials, kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, oxidation-reduction reactions, nonmetal and coordination chemistry, and nuclear chemistry, with a brief introduction to organic chemistry.
Chemistry 1412 has a required laboratory component that forms an important portion of this study. Experiment results will be recorded in a bound laboratory notebook. Lab reports will be submitted in Canvas.
Course Objectives: (that will be assessed)
- Understand and be able to explain the general principles, laws, and theories of chemistry that are discussed and presented throughout the semester
- Use critical thinking and logic in the solution of problems
- Apply learned chemistry skills to new situations
- Demonstrate an understanding of chemistry through technological advancement
- Apply chemical principles in the laboratory setting
Course Objectives: (not assessed)
- Develop independent and cooperative learning skills
- Recognize and acquire attitudes that are characteristic of the successful worker regardless of the major field of study
- Develop an awareness of the value of chemistry in our daily living
After studying all materials and resources presented in the course, the student will be able to:
- State the characteristics of liquids and solids, including phase diagrams and spectrometry.
- Articulate the importance of intermolecular interactions and predict trends in physical properties.
- Identify the characteristics of acids, bases, and salts, and solve problems based on their quantitative relationships.
- Identify and balance oxidation-reduction equations, and solve redox titration problems.
- Determine the rate of a reaction and its dependence on concentration, time, and temperature.
- Apply the principles of equilibrium to aqueous systems using LeChatelier’s Principle to predict the effects of concentration, pressure, and temperature changes on equilibrium mixtures.
- Analyze and perform calculations with the thermodynamic functions, enthalpy, entropy, and free energy.
- Discuss the construction and operation of galvanic and electrolytic electrochemical cells, and determine standard and non‐standard cell potentials.
- Define nuclear decay processes.
- Describe basic principles of organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.
A general description of lecture/discussion topics included in this course are listed in the Learning Outcomes section of this syllabus.
Students in all sections of this course will learn the following content:
- List factors that affect reaction rates.
- Write rate laws.
- Compare first and second order reactions.
- Determine, using the collision model, the effect of temperature on rates of reactions.
- Define reaction mechanisms.
- Describe elementary reactions.
- Describe and give examples of 2 types of catalysts.
- Describe equilibrium in terms of LeChatelier’s principle.
- Write equilibrium constant expressions.
- Calculate equilibrium constants.
- Compare and contrast the 3 acid – base models.
- Perform pH calculations.
- Distinguish between strong and weak acids and bases.
- Show the mathematical relationship between Ka and K
- Using the common-ion effect, calculate the concentrations of ions in buffer solutions.
- List the factors that affect solubility.
- Describe a qualitative analysis scheme suitable for separating a selected list of metal ions.
- Describe the atmosphere and problems that the atmosphere is experiencing in chemical terms.b
- List current freshwater challenges.
- Provide evidence of the importance of green chemistry.
- List the 2nd and 3rd laws of Thermodynamics.
- Compare entropy and enthalpy.
- Solve problems using the Gibbs Free Energy relationships.
- Balance redox equations.
- Distinguish between voltaic and electrolytic cells.
- Calculate cell EMF under specified conditions.
- Compare types of batteries.
- Describe the effects of electrolysis and methods to control electrolysis.
- Describe nuclear reactions.
- Track nuclear transmutations from starting radioactive atom to stable atom.
- Describe biological effects of radiation.
- List the periodic properties of metals and nonmetals.
- Name coordination compounds and write their formulas.
- Explain the chemical source of color in vision.
- Use crystal field theory to explain molecular phenomena that other bonding theories do not explain.
- List the IUPAC nomenclature for common classes of organic compounds.
- Draw the structures for common classes of organic compounds.
Lecture, flipped and semi-flipped formats, video/screencast lecture, class discussion, lecture activities, reading assignments, homework, quizzes, research, presentation, pre-laboratory activities, laboratory experimentation, laboratory reports
Students are expected to spend time outside of class each week reading, reviewing, and participating in assigned activities for successful completion of this course.
The grading scale for this course is as follows:
- Homework and lecture activities 20%
- Labs 25%
- Unit Exams 40%
- Final Exam 15%
Letter Grades are as Follows:
| A | 90 – 100 |
| B | 80 - 89 |
| C | 70 – 79 |
| D | 60 – 69 |
| F | Below 60 |
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