Fall 2006
TEXTBOOK: CHEMISTRY-The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change; Silberberg;
Fourth Edition. The book is available in the campus bookstores and online at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.com. ****Be Sure to Check Prices****
NOTE TAKING: You may tape record lectures for study purposes only.
However, you do not have my permission to sell the recorded lectures for monetary gain.
TESTING: The graded problem sets will be mostly problems while the test will be problems and some short discussion-type questions. Each of the two problem sets and the two test will be worth 100 points each. There will be no make-up test. On each test you will be responsible for the material covered up to that point in class. You should keep all your graded material for rectification of any grading disputes.
GRADING:
2 Problem sets @ 100 pts each [Group Activity] 200 pts
2 Test @ 100 pts each 200 pts
12 Quizzes @ 20 pt each (drop 2) 200 pts
5 Exercises @ 20 pts each [Group Activity] 100 pts
Poster presentation [Group Activity] 100 pts
1 Final 200 pts
1000 pts.
CALCULATOR: Students will find calculators to be indispensable tools in this course. A good calculator, capable of all basic math and exponential functions should be available for homework and exams. Programmable calculators are not allowed for the lecture test.
HOMEWORK: The odd numbered problems at the end of each chapter should be worked, but they are for the student's benefit and will not be collected. The answers are given at the end of the book. There also is a solutions manual on reserve in the Library.
EXTRA CREDIT: Students may acquire up to a maximum of 20 extra credit points for either of the following options. (1) Students may obtain extra credit points by participating in the departmental outreach program. In this program the Physical Science Department provides science activities for K through 12 students in the area. There should be two of these projects during the Fall semester. One of these projects, Science Day, will be held at MCC on Tuesday, 7 November 2006. You may acquire 2 points per hour. Typically these sessions will last approximately four hours and may be on or off campus. More information will be available at a later date. OR (2) Students may volunteer their time at the Arizona Mineral and Mining Museum in downtown Phoenix (ph. 602-255-3791). This time must be pre-approved by the instructor and the Museum Staff. Students will receive 2 points per volunteered hour. OR (3) You may enhance your learning experience by making Concept Maps (4 points each) over topics assigned in class. They must be completed in the time frame allotted. That means you cannot turn them all in at the end of the semester and expect to get extra credit for doing them. There is a lot of information on the web devoted to making concept maps.
PHONE QUIZZES: Ringing cell phones and beeping pagers often disrupt class. If the class is disrupted with one of these devices, a phone quiz will automatically be given at that time and will cover material that should have been read before class. Continued abuse WILL OBVIOUSLY result in more and harder quizzes.
SERVICE LEARNING: Those students that are majoring in education may wish to participate in the departmental outreach program for credit. This is extremely beneficial towards developing a well-rounded background in the area of education. Demonstration of these types of activities with children helps towards admission into the education programs at major universities. One hour of credit may be obtained for participation in four of the departmental activities. You cannot get extra credit for the class and service learning credit at the same time. See me after class.
CLASSROOM HONESTY AND INTEGRITY: Nothing says more about a person than his or her honesty and integrity. Since students compete with one another for grades and positions in degree and training programs, cheating is considered a serious offense. Students should consult with the student handbook or the catalog to review the policies and consequences of cheating. Rather than resort to such tactics, a student should contact the instructor and see if some extra help may resolve any problems in the course.
ATTENDANCE: The Maricopa Community College District requires class attendance. More than three unexcused absences may result in a student being dropped from the course. Although attendance is required, the instructor is aware that unavoidable situations, such as illness, transportation problems, family emergencies, etc., may arise that require a student to miss a class. In the event of such an emergency, the student should call one of the phone numbers listed above the same day of the scheduled class, and the absence will not be counted against the student. If an exam is missed due to an unexcused absence, a make-up test will only be given at the discretion of the instructor. Make-up exams will only be available for one week following the administration of the original test.
DISABILITY ACCOMODATION: If a student requires special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Disability Resource Services at (480) 461-7447. Be assured, that I am willing to make any reasonable accommodations for limitations due to any professionally diagnosed disability, including diagnosed learning disabilities. However, n special accommodations can be provided until a complete Instructor Notification Form is received by you instructor from Disability Resource Services. Please note that it is the responsibility of the student to make all necessary arrangements in order for accommodations to be provided.
STUDY HINTS: There is no substitute for lecture attendance and good note taking. The student will find that regular review of class notes, along with text study, will provide good all-around preparation for tests. It is important to keep current and study on a regular basis. In addition, for each chapter assigned, the student should thoroughly read the assigned chapter material and work the odd problems at the end of the chapter. Although problems will not be graded, the process of doing them will provide an excellent learning review. If you have a need to turn them in you may do so on the last day of class. Remember, only the Problem Sets will be graded.
The student should master the terms and concepts found in bold in the text. Many students find it useful to rewrite lecture notes soon after class, and to outline the book chapters as they are studied. These rewritten notes and outlines can be very useful study tools
The key to passing this class is to work problems. Do lots of problems. Work as many problems as necessary to understand a particular concept.
There will be a problem session (CHM152 Study Group) on
Friday: 11:00 am to 11:50 am in PS2W
GROUP ACTIVITIES: Group work is encouraged for the two graded problem sets, five exercises and the poster presentation. Although it is not required that an individual be in a group, it is highly recommended. A good study group can provide an additional resource for successfully completing this course. The maximum group size is 4 members. That means that the Problem Sets and Exercises can be turned in with only four names per project and that the Poster Presentation can only support four students.
John Weide, Ph.D.
Office: B9 PS103
E-mail: john.weide@mcmail.maricopa.edu
Work Phone 480-461-7313
Home Phone 480-899-6854
Departmental secretary: 480-461-7015 (Kelli)
Department Chairperson: 480-461-7010 (Dr. Sims)
Office Hours:
Monday : 4:30-5:20 pm in PS2W (CHM 130 study group)
Tuesday: 10:30-11:20 am in PS1
Wednesday: 9:30-10:20 am PS1
Thursday: 10:30-11:20 am in PS1
Friday: 11:00-11:50 am in PS2W (CHM152 study group)
IMPORTANT DATES:
August 21– First Day of Class
September 4 – Labor Day Holiday
October 6 - LAST DAY FOR STUDENT WITHDRAWAL w/o INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE
November 10-Veteran’s Day Holiday
November 23 to 26- Thanksgiving Holiday
November 27 - LAST DAY FOR STUDENT INITIATED WITHDRAWAL
December 10 - Last Day of Regular Class
Tuesday, December 12 @ 12:00 noon to 1:50 pm-Final
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Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/23/98 |
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CHM152 |
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3 Period(s) |
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A study of the chemical properties of the major groups of elements, equilibrium theory, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and other selected topics. Completion of CHM152LL required to meet the Natural Science requirement. Prerequisites: CHM151 and CHM151LL. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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CHM152 19986-99999 |
General Chemistry II |
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Complete and balance redox equations. |
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Describe the progress of a chemical reaction in terms of Collision Theory or Transition State Theory. |
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Determine the order of a reaction with respect to a reactant and overall order and the rate law expression. |
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Determine whether a proposed mechanism agrees with the rate law for a reaction. |
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Describe the influence of various factors on reaction rate and on position of equilibrium. |
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Write correct equilibrium expressions and calculate the value of K, or calculate concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium. |
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Solve problems involving solubility equilibria. |
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Solve equilibrium problems involving weak acids, weak bases, and complex ions. |
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State the three laws of thermodynamics. |
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Calculate changes in enthalpy, entropy, and free energy from appropriate thermodynamic data. |
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Predict the spontaneity of chemical reactions from thermodynamic data. |
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Solve problems involving Faraday's Law of Electrolysis. |
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Use the Nernst Equation to calculate cell potentials. |
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Complete and write nuclear reactions. |
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Compare and contrast chemical and nuclear reactions. |
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Describe applications of radiochemistry. |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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I. Chemical reactions: acid/base and redox A. Acid/base definitions and reactions B. Oxidation numbers C. Balancing redox reactions II. Chemical kinetics A. Collision and transition state theories B. Factors that influence reaction rates C. Reaction order D. Reaction mechanisms III. Chemical equilibria A. Dynamic equilibria B. Reversible reactions C. Definition of equilibrium constants D. Calculations of equilibrium concentrations E. LeChatelier's principle F. Gas phase equilibria G. Heterogeneous equilibria H. Acid-base equilibria I. Solubility equilibria J. Complex ion equilibria IV. Chemical thermodynamics A. Enthalpy changes and spontaneity B. Entropy and spontaneity C. Laws of thermodynamics D. Gibbs free energy E. Standard free energy F. Free energy and equilibrium V. Electrochemistry A. Electrolytic cells and Faraday's law B. Voltaic cells and the Nernst equation VI. Nuclear chemistry A. Radioactivity B. Nuclear reactions C. Energy of nuclear reactions D. Applications of nuclear chemistry |