CHEM 1312 General Chemistry II COURSE SYLLABUS COURSE ...

CHEM 1312 General Chemistry II COURSE SYLLABUS COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: CHEM 1312 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II COURSE (CATALOG) DESCRIPTION: A continuation of CHEM 1311, this course explores chemical equilibrium; phase diagrams and spectrometry; acid-base concepts; thermodynamics; kinetics; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; an introduction to organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry. Co-requisite: CHEM 1112—General Chemistry II Laboratory Prerequisite: CHEM 1311—General Chemistry I and CHEM 1111—General Chemistry I Laboratory, or CHEM 1411—General Chemistry I (Lecture and Laboratory)

INSTRUCTOR: Jessica Leal

OFFICE: Chemical & Environmental Building J

E-MAIL: [email protected]

OFFICE TELEPHONE: (956)364-4735

OFFICE HOURS: TBA

OFFICE FAX: (956) 364-5163

REQUIRED TEXT AND MATERIALS TEXTBOOK

Whitten, Davis, Peck and Stanley., Chemistry, 9th ed., Cengage, 2010, ISBN 0495391638.

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MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS: A. Liquids and Solids B. Properties of Solutions C. Molecular Interactions D. Chemical Kinetics E. Chemical Equilibrium F. Acid Base Equilibrium G. Thermodynamics H. Electrochemistry I. Nuclear Chemistry J. Organic Chemistry LEARNING OUTCOMES: Student Learning Objectives for Critical thinking At the end of this course the students will have demonstrated the ability to: 1. Demonstrate mastery of chemical concepts and principles covered in this course as measured by performance on exams. a) State the characteristics of liquids and solids, including phase diagrams and spectrometry. b) Articulate the importance of intermolecular interactions and predict trends in physical properties. c) Identify the characteristics of acids, bases, and salts, and solve problems based on their quantitative relationships. d) Identify and balance oxidation-reduction equations, and solve redox titration problems. e) Determine the rate of a reaction and its dependence on concentration, time, and temperature. f) 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. g) Analyze and perform calculations with the thermodynamic functions, enthalpy, entropy, and free energy. h) Discuss the construction and operation of galvanic and electrolytic electrochemical cells, and determine standard and non‐standard cell potentials. i) Define nuclear decay processes. j) Describe basic principles of organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry

2. Demonstrate the ability to think scientifically and critically as measured by performance on free response exam questions. 3. Demonstrate problem-solving skills applicable to a wide variety of problems drawn from the topics covered in this course, as measured by performance on exams. Each unit in this course will consist of lessons, and assignments directly related to the material covered in class. Unannounced quizzes for each unit will demonstrate the students’ ability to use critical thinking of theories and principles. There will be 4 knowledge exams. Each exam is based on the information covered in each lesson and information found in the corresponding course text chapters. MAJOR COURSE LECTURE, TOPICS DESCRIPTION/REQUIRED/RECOMMENDED READINGS/ELECTRONIC RESOURCES TO VIEW: Tentative Schedule (Subject to change by your instructor) Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Topic/Lecture/Event Lewis Structure and Molecular Geometry Review

Required/Recommended Readings/Electronic Resources to View Chapter 7-8

Liquids and Solids, Intermolecular Interactions and Physical Properties Dissolution Process, Colligative Properties, Colloids EXAM #1 Thermodynamics, Entropy, Gibbs Free Energy, Reaction Spontaneity Chemical Kinetics, Rate laws, Collision Theory, Arrhenius Equation Chemical Equilibrium, Le Chatlier’s Principle, Heterogenous Equilibria, EXAM #2 Ionic Equilibria I, Acids and Bases, pH and pOH, Weak Acids and Bases Ionic Equilibria II, Buffers, Titrations Solubility Product Constants, Electrochemistry, Electrolytic Cells, Voltaic and Galvanic Cells EXAM #3 Coordination Compounds, Complexes, Structure, Bonding Nuclear Chemistry, Radioactive Decay, Decay Rates and Half Lifes EXAM #4

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Review FINAL EXAM

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Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22

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