UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS FACULTY OF PHARMACY

SYLLABUS FOR GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY FIRST SEMESTER AY 2012-2013 COURSE TITLE: COURSE NUMBER: COURSE DESCRIPTION: General Chemistry Laboratory CHEM 100 for BS Medical Technology A concept and theory based lecture component of General Chemistry that deals with the essential concepts of matter, its properties and chemical behavior in relation to their atomic structure. Emphasis is on analysis of chemical reactions that will enhance students problem solving and critical thinking skills significant to their future professional practice and ultimately to environmental and societal welfare. 2 units 6 laboratory hours per week None First Year, First Semester 1. 2. 3. 4. Develop proper laboratory skills, techniques and discipline in basic chemistry; Enhance observation and manipulative skills; Demonstrate skills in solving problems in chemistry using the scientific method; Demonstrate scientific values and desirable attitudes such as honesty, patience, cooperation, critical judgment and resourcefulness.

COURSE CREDIT: CONTACT HOURS: PREREQUISITE: PLACEMENT: GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

ACTIVITIES, EXPERIMENTS AND SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: First (Monthly) Grading Period Time allotted (hrs) 12 Teaching Strategies Exercises and Evaluation/ Assessment quizzes pre-lab and post-lab

Specific Objectives

Topic General Laboratory Orientation

Skills Differentiation Critical thinking

Values Accuracy Innovativeness Cleanliness

Review of basic concepts of

measurement

Laboratory Safety Formula Writing and Naming Numbers and Calculations Experiment 1. Numbers and Measurements SI Units Conversion of Unit Measurement Accuracy versus Precision

discussions

Analytical

Logical thinking Efficiency

assignments data sheet

Determine accurately and precisely the measurements of given samples using different measuring instruments Report properly the data gathered from measurement Derive values of some physical properties of the sample from base measurements

Exercises and discussions

Differentiation Critical thinking Analytical

Accuracy Innovativeness Cleanliness Logical thinking Efficiency

quizzes pre-lab and post-lab assignments data sheet

Separate components of mixtures using different resolution techniques Perform resolution techniques with good laboratory practice Identify components present in a given mixture

Experiment 2. Separation of Components of Mixtures Filtration Distillation Chromatography

Exercises and discussions

Differentiation Critical thinking Analytical

Accuracy Innovativeness Cleanliness Logical thinking Efficiency

quizzes pre-lab and post-lab assignments data sheet

Recognize similarities in properties of elements Classify elements according to their properties Understand how elements are arranged in the periodic table

Experiment 3. Periodic Properties of the Elements Reactions of Metals Reactions of Halogens

Exercises and discussions

Differentiation Critical thinking Analytical

Accuracy Innovativeness Cleanliness Logical thinking Efficiency

quizzes pre-lab and post-lab assignments data sheet

3 hrs. lab

MONTHLY EXAMINATION

Second (Preliminary) Grading Period Time allotted (hrs) Teaching Strategies Evaluation/ Assessment

Specific Objectives

Topic Experiment 4. Determination of Chemical Bonds Based on Physical Properties Ionic and Covalent Bonds Polar and Non-polar Covalent Bonds Strong, Weak and Nonelectrolytes Conductivity Solubility

Skills

Values

Recognize and describe nonelectrolytes, strong electrolytes and weak electrolytes based on the conductivity of the compounds Show how the nature of solute and solvent affects solubility Establish the polarity of the compounds based on solubility Determine the type of chemical bonds of the representative compounds based on conductivity and solubility

Exercises and discussions

Differentiation Critical thinking Analytical

Accuracy Innovativeness Cleanliness Logical thinking Efficiency

quizzes pre-lab and post-lab assignments data sheet

Predict the products of chemical reactions Balance chemical equations.

Distinguish between physical change and chemical change Observe the effect of heat on some solids

Experiment 5. Lewis Structures and Molecular Geometry Combination, Decompostion, Single-Replacement, & Double Replacement Reactions Experiment 6. Intermolecular Forces Classifying matter as to properties and changes

Exercises and discussions

Differentiation Critical thinking Analytical

Accuracy Innovativeness Cleanliness Logical thinking Efficiency Accuracy Innovativeness Cleanliness Logical thinking Efficiency

quizzes pre-lab and post-lab assignments data sheet quizzes pre-lab and post-lab assignments data sheet

Exercises and discussions

Differentiation Critical thinking Analytical

Establish the relationship between the volume and pressure of a confined gas at constant temperature Establish the relationship between the volume and temperature of a confined gas at constant pressure Establish the relationship between the volume, pressure and temperature of a gas

Experiment 7. Gas Laws Boyles Law Charles Law Combined Gas Law 6 Exercises and discussions Differentiation Critical thinking Analytical

Accuracy Innovativeness Cleanliness Logical thinking Efficiency

quizzes pre-lab and post-lab assignments data sheet

3 hrs. lab Final Grading Period Time allotted (hrs) Teaching Strategies

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

Specific Objectives

Topic Experiment 8. Stoichiometry Limiting and Excess Reagents Percent Yield

Skills

Values

Evaluation/ Assessment

Determine the mole and mass relationships involved in the chemical reaction between sodium carbonate and hydrochloric acid Apply the concept of stoichiometry in determining limiting and excess reagents in the given chemical reaction Calculate the percentage yield of the product in the given chemical reaction

Exercises and discussions

Differentiation Critical thinking Analytical

Accuracy Innovativeness Cleanliness Logical thinking Efficiency

quizzes pre-lab and post-lab assignments data sheet

Distinguish and describe oxidation-reduction, precipitation and acid-base reactions

Experiment 9. Reactions in Aqueous Solution Acid-Base Reactions Precipitation Reactions Oxidation-Reduction Reactions

Exercises and discussions

Differentiation Critical thinking Analytical

Accuracy Innovativeness Cleanliness Logical thinking Efficiency

quizzes pre-lab and post-lab assignments data sheet

Illustrate reactions in aqueous solutions by writing formula unit equations, total ionic equations and net ionic equations Recognize redox reactions and identify oxidizing and reducing agents Balance redox reaction

Balancing of REDOX reactions

Show how solutions are prepared from solid and liquid substances Demonstrate the use of a burette and the technique of titration Determine the percent purity of a substance in a sample

Experiment 10. Percent Purity of Baking Soda Preparation of Solutions Titration Standardization Analysis Experiment 11. Uses of Electrical Energy Electrolysis Electrochemical Cell 6 Rechargeable Battery Electroplating Experiment 12. Heat Flow and Calorimetry Heat Capacity Heat of Reaction Heat of Solution 6 Exercises and discussions Differentiation Critical thinking Analytical 6 Exercises and discussions Differentiation Critical thinking Analytical

Accuracy Innovativeness Cleanliness Logical thinking Efficiency

quizzes pre-lab and post-lab assignments data sheet

Differentiate between electrolytic and electrochemical cells. Construct and use a rechargeable battery. Demonstrate copper plating on a coin surface.

Exercises and discussions

Differentiation Critical thinking Analytical

Accuracy Innovativeness Cleanliness Logical thinking Efficiency

quizzes pre-lab and post-lab assignments data sheet

Measure the heat capacity of a coffee-cup calorimeter. Determine the heat of reaction between an acid and a base. Determine the heat of solution of two solids. Differentiate endothermic from exothermic reactions.

Accuracy Innovativeness Cleanliness Logical thinking Efficiency

quizzes pre-lab and post-lab assignments data sheet

3 hrs. lab

FINAL EXAMINATION

GRADING SYSTEM The performance of the student in the laboratory is evaluated in terms of the following:: 10% data sheets and post-lab questions, 40% quizzes, 40% departmentalized long examination and 10% practical exam for the first grading period; 10% data sheets and post-lab questions, 40% quizzes, 40% departmentalized long examination and 10% lab performance for the second grading period and the final grading periods.

COURSE REFERENCES Basic readings: Zumdahl,S.S., S.A. Zumdahl. 2012. Chemistry An Atoms First Approach. Australia: Thomson Brooks/Cole. Extended Readings: Whitten, K.W., R.E. Davis, M.L. Peck, G.G. Stanley. 2010. Chemistry. 9 Ed. Australia: Thomson Brooks/Cole. th Chang, R. 2008. General Chemistry: The Essential Concepts, 5 ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc. McMurry, John E. 2010. General Chemistry: Atoms First. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall Web-based: http://www.cengage.com/OWL Power point presentations
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Instructional Media: PREPARED BY:

Erlinda T. Nuguid, Gardee T. Pea, Ma. Teresa R. Suratos, Librado Santiago, Irene D. Liu, Ruel Valerio R. de Grano, Maria Salvacion A. Esmalla, Date revised: April 2, 2012

APPROVED BY: Prof. Priscilla M. Torres, Ph.D. Dean