CHEMISTRY 106 7M
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
SPRING 2009
INSTRUCTOR:
Name: Dr. Yusheng DouOffice: PEL 230A
Phone Number: (985) 448-4880
E-Mail:
Web:
Office Hours: MWF 3:00-5:40 PM,
TR 4:30-5:40 PM
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
CHEM 106 Introductory Chemistry II. 3-3-0Prerequisite: CHEMISTRY 105 with a grade of C or better, or permission of department head. Corequisite: MATHEMATICS 102. This course is a continuation of CHEMISTRY 105 with emphasis on solutions, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, kinetics, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, and ionic equilibrium. Degree credit will not be given for both CHEMISTRY 102 and CHEMISTRY 106.
PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE
Prerequisite or corequisite: Chemistry 105.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND OTHER MATERIALS
Principles of General Chemistry, Martin Silberberg, McGraw Hill, 2007.
Supplements
As a student at Nicholls, you have access to several computer labs (Cenac, WAC, LS&T), through a dial-in account, or at the library. You must fill out and submit a User Agreement Form as soon as possible.
A course website is set up on the Nicholls BlackboardTM server ( At this website you will find a copy of this syllabus, the course calendar, a discussion forum, and a virtual classroom allowing interaction with classmates and instructor after class hours.
COURSE GOALS
To provide the chemical background in inorganic chemistry needed to comprehend the nature and properties of matter including studies of the common elements and their compounds on the basis of periodic classification, atomic and molecular theories, and the relation of atomic and molecular structure to chemical behavior, elementary stoichiometric calculations and solution chemistry. To present this discipline in an interesting and logical sequence, the beginning chemistry student may develop a basic understanding of the principles of inorganic chemistry and overcome misconception about chemistry and fear of science as a whole. For further explanation of the learning objectives associated with this goal, go to
STUDENT OUTCOME OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, successful students will have developed a working knowledge of the following concepts:
a)Theory of light and atomic spectra, quantum theory and quantum numbers, electron configurations, and periodic trends in the properties of elements.
b)Molecular bonding and spatial geometry, including Lewis electron dot structures, molecular geometry, formal charge, polarity of molecules, hybridization of atomic orbitals and the VESPR theory of molecular geometry.
c)Properties of solutions including concentration units, principles of solubility and colligative properties.
d)Principles of heat flow, measurement of heat flow and calorimetry, enthalpy and enthalpies of formation, thermodynamic equations, bond dissociation energies, the first law of thermodynamics, and free energy.
e)Reaction rates and concentrations, reactant concentration and time and reaction mechanisms.
f)Equilibrium, the equilibrium constant expression, determination of equilibrium constants, applications of the equilibrium constant to problem solving, and the effects of changes in conditions upon an equilibrium system.
g)Acid-base theories, water ionization constant and its affect of pH and pOH, weak acids and weak bases and their affect on the pH of aqueous solutions, and the acid-base properties of salt solutions.
h)Buffer solutions and their affect on the pH of aqueous solutions, acid-base indicators, acid-base titrations, and polyprotic acids.
i)Precipitate formation, use of the solubility product constant (Ksp) to predict solubility, dissociation of precipitates, and qualitative analysis.
j)Electrochemistry, voltaic and electrolytic cells, effect of concentration on cell voltage, standard cell potentials, and batteries.
Louisiana Content Standards
Student Outcome Objective. After completing a one term preparatory course students should be able to do the following
a. / Identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations: / SI-H-A1, A2b. / Read, write and talk about chemistry using a basic chemistry vocabulary; / PH-H-A,B1,
c. / Observe and describe the objective by the properties of the materials from which they are made / PS-E-A1,A3
d. / Describe the properties of the different states of matter and identify the conditions that cause matter to change states / PS-E-A4, D1
e. / Write routine chemical formulas; / PS-H-C3,C5
f. / Write balanced equation to represent a variety of chemical reactions / PS-H-D3
g. / Set up and solve chemistry problems; manipulate and analyze quantitative data using the SI system / PS-H-A1
h. / "Think” chemistry on an atomic or molecular level in fundamental theoretical areas to visualize what happens in a chemical change / PS-H-B1, D4, C4
TENTATIVE OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT
The following chapters will be covered but may not in the order as listed. A detailed schedule is attached.
Chapter Content
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6Thermochemistry
13Solutions
16Kinetics; Rates and Mechanisms
17Equilibrium
18Acid/Base Equilibria
19Ionic Equilibria in Aqueous Systems
20Thermodynamics
21Electrochemistry
Method of EvaluationAND Course Requirements
Class notes
The powerpoint file for each lecture is available in Blackboard. You are stronglyrecommended to write down each solution your instructor working on the chalkboard.
Learn these solutions will help you not only with your online homework but also your tests.
iClicker classroom response pads
This course is set-up to take advantage of the Iclicker student response device. These are sold in the NSU Bookstore for ~$35 and are standard across the University. Use is optional at the students discretion. All clicker questions are used during lecture and correct responses will give the user EXTRA CREDIT. Sharing clickers within class is friendly but point credit will only be awarded to a single registered user of that clicker. Forget the clicker and there will be no extra credit for that days lecture.
Online homework
Online homework is posted for each lecture and the grades will be recorded automatically. Homework for each lecture is due one week after the lecture.
Testing
Five in class Mid Term exams will be administered during the semester at times outlined in academic schedule attached to this syllabus. Each test will cover designed chapters.
Bring two well-sharpened #2 pencils with functional erasers and an official NSU SCANTRON sheet with you to each quiz. Calculators which lack the ability to display alphabetical text will also be permitted during the exam. BRING YOUR NSU IDCARD
Your total overall score will be computed partially on the average of your 5 Exam scores.
Grades
An overall score will be computed on the basis of your exam and homework performances. A comprehensive final exam will determine 20% of your final percentage. The five mid-term exams will count for 60% of your total score. The online homework will be 20% of your class grade. Classroom question answers and attendance will be a bonus. Your letter grade will then be assigned according to the following computed percentages.
A: 90%+ , B: 80 – 89%, C: 70 – 79%, D: 60 – 69%, F: 0 – 59%
AcademicDishonesty Policy
Any student found cheating will be subject to the penalties stated in Code of Student Conduct; including, but not limited to, a score of zero on exam, expulsion from the class, or expulsion from the University.
Attendance
Attendance is important to the success of this class and will be measured daily. You are allowed 4 absences. One (1) percentage points will be subtracted from your final accumulated course average for each and every absence in excess of the allowed 4 absences. Your attendance will be determined by your answering questions using clicker each class. There is no distinction between “excused” and “unexcused”.
Make-up
Make up will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Generally, you will need to provide a valid, verifiable excuse.
Disability Statement
If you have a documented disability that requires assistance, you will need to register with the Office of Disability Services for coordination of your academic accommodations. The Office of Disability Services is located in Peltier Hall, Room 100-A. The phone number is (985) 448-4430 (TDD 449-7002).
Academic Grievances
The proper procedure for filing grade appeals or grievances related to academic matters is listed in Section 5 of the Code of Student Conduct and at the following link:
Continued Learning Following an Extreme Emergency
The following guidelines are meant: to help the business of education continue at Nicholls State University in the aftermath of an extreme emergency situation; to help faculty and students understand their roles in comleting education requirements for courses in progress when emergency began; and to encourage faculty to be imaginative and resourceful in finding ways to continue the education of students and the work of the university.
Faculty responsibilities:
- Faculty members are responsible for their development in the use of the Blackboard software.
- Faculty members are responsible for having a plan for continuing their courses using only Blackboard and email.
- Faculty members should be allowed to continue their courses in whatever way suits the completion of the course best and are encouraged to be creative in the continuation of these courses.
- Any adjustments or compensations, made to a student’s progress in special programs with labs, clinical sequences, or the like, should be made only in the immediate semester following the emergency.
Student responsibilities:
- Students are responsible for reading regular emergency notifications on the NSU website.
- Students are responsible for knowing how to use and access Blackboard.
- Students are responsible for being familiar with emergency guidelines.
- Students are responsible for evacuating textbook and other course materials.
- Students are responsible for knowing their Blackboard student login and password.
- Students are responsible for contacting faculty regarding their intentions for completing the course.
Semester Withdrawals
The last day to drop the course with an automatic W is April 3.
ATTACHMENT
Academic ScheduLE** Spring Semester 2009
1/21 – 2/4Chapter 13 – Solutions6
Exam #1, February 6th Chapter 13
2/9-20Chapter 6 – Thermochemistry6
2/23-25 (M - W) Mardi Gras NO CLASSES
2/27Chapter 6 – Thermochemistry1
Exam #2, March 2 Chapters 6
3/4 - 18Chapter 16 – Kinetics; Rates and Mechanisms7
Exam #3, March 20 Chapters 16
3/23 – 4/6Chapters 17-19 – Equilibrium6
4/10-17(W-F)Spring Break/Easter Holiday NO CLASSES
Exam #4, April 20 Chapters 17-19
4/22 - 5/4Chapters20 and 21– Second law and Electrochemistry 6
Exam #5, May 6 Chapters 20 and 21
Final Exam 1:00-3:00PM Thursday, May 14, 2009
***THIS SYLLABUS IS NOT A CONTRACT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
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