CHEM 15 Fundamentals of Chemistry

Course Objectives, Outline and Grading System

Chemistry 15 Fundamentals of Chemistry Course Objectives: At the end of the course, the students should be able to: 1. identify and be familiar with the basic principles of chemistry, 2. use the basic principles of chemistry to explain commonly occurring chemical phenomena, 3. solve problems in stoichiometry, equilibria and other basic quantitative relationships in chemistry, 4. apply the concepts learned to systems outside those encountered in the laboratory. Course Outline: Lecture Hours I. Course policies/Scientific Method 1.5 II. Nature of Matter 1.5 A. Types of Matter B. Properties of Matter III. Atomic Structure/Atomic Models 3 A. Daltons Atomic Model B. Thomsons Plum Pudding Model C. Rutherfords Nuclear Model D. Bohr Model of the Hydrogen Atom E. Quantum Mechanical Model (a) Quantum Numbers (b) Electron Structure IV. The Periodic Table 2 A. Classification of the Elements B. Atomic Properties and Trends in the Periodic Table - Atomic size, ionization energy, electron affinity V. Laws of Chemical Combination 1.5 A. Law of Conservation of Mass B. Law of Definite Proportion C. Law of Multiple Proportion VI. Chemical Arithmetic 3 A. Molecular Mass B. Mole Concept C. Percentage Composition D. Determination of Empirical Formula and Molecular Formula >>>>>>>>>>>> FIRST LECTURE EXAM <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< VII. Chemical Bonding 4.5 A. The Octet Rule B. Types of Chemical Bond 1. Valence Bond Theory 2. Electronegativity and Polarity of Bonds 3. Coordinate Covalent Bond C. Structural Formula 1. Formal Charge 2. Resonance 3. Geometry (VSEPR) and Polarity of Molecules VIII. Liquids, Solids and Intermolecular Forces of Attraction 4.5 A. Intermolecular Forces of Attraction: London Forces, Dipole-Dipole, H-Bonding B. Properties of Substances: Ionic, covalent molecular, covalent network and metallic substances C. Properties of Liquids: vapor pressure, boiling point, freezing point, viscosity, surface tension (capillary rise) and specific heat D. Changes in State - Heat of vaporization, heat of sublimation and heat of fusion >>>>>>>>>>>> SECOND LECTURE EXAM <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
General Chemistry and Chemical Education Division, Institute of Chemistry, CAS, UPLB

CHEM 15 Fundamentals of Chemistry

Course Objectives, Outline and Grading System

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IX. Gases A. Gas Laws: Boyles, Charles Avogadros and Daltons B. Ideal Gas Law C. Kinetic Molecular Theory D. Deviations from Ideality X. Chemical Reactions A. Stoichiometry of Chemical Reactions B. REDOX Reactions C. Chemical Thermodynamics 1. Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions 2. Entropy and Free State Spontaneity of Reactions D. Chemical Kinetics 1. Collision Theory 2. Factors Affecting Rates of Chemical Reactions XI. Solutions A. The solution process B. Factors Affecting Solubility C. Quantitative Expressions of Concentrations D. Stoichiometry of Reactions in Solutions E. Colligative Properties >>>>>>>>>>>> THIRD LECTURE EXAM <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< XII. Chemical Equilibrium A. The State of Equilibrium B. The Law of Mass Action C. The Equlibrium Constant D. Le Chateliers Principle E. Calculations in Chemical Equilibria XIII. Acid-Base Equilibria A. Acid-Base Theories B. Strengths of Acids and Bases C. Weak Acids and Bases D. Buffers XIV. Nuclear Chemistry A. Radioactive Isotopes B. Nuclear Stability C. Radioactive Decay D. Half-Life E. Nuclear Fusion and Fission >>>>>>>>>>>> FOURTH LECTURE EXAM <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Grading System: Lecture (4 Long Exams and Quizzes) Laboratory Final Exam 40% 40% 20%

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To pass the course, the student must pass both lecture and laboratory. The passing score is 55% Major Reference: Petrucci and Harwood. 1997. General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications. 7 th edn. New Jersey; Prentice-Hall, Inc.
General Chemistry and Chemical Education Division, Institute of Chemistry, CAS, UPLB