Chemistry 111

Fall 2008

Bill Vining

 

CHEMISTRY 111                                                      WILLIAM VINING

SECTIONS 5-9                                                          232 PHYSICAL SCIENCES BLDG.

FALL 2008                                                                 ViningWJ@oneonta.edu

Office Hours: M 3-4, T 3-4, F 11-12                          Phone 436-2698

                                               

Course Syllabus

 

Links to Materials

Simulations

Laboratory Technique Videos

Using a Bunsen Burner

Using an Electronic Balance

Gravity Filtration

Using a Buret

Performing a Titration

Using a Spectronic-20 Spectrophotometer

 

Laboratory Experiment Downloads

         Sample Lab report

 

         Growing Crystals and Viewing Moles    Download Both this week

Synthesizing Alum from an Aluminum Can   Prelab Assignment

Analysis of a Mixture          Prelab Assignment

Determination of the Molar Mass of an Acid: Acid-Base Titrations Prelab Assignment

Spectrophotometric Determination of Copper           Part B Writeup Directions

                                                                                    Sample Data 1 2 3

Analysis of Silver Group Ions

Analysis of Anions

Thermochemistry

Synthesis and Analysis of a Copper Complex

                                                                        Report Form

Properties of the Elements + New Report Form

 

OWL Login Page

 

Textbook Chapters for Downloading

Text Chapter 1

Text Chapter 2

Text Chapter 3

Text Chapter 4

     Chapter 4 Organic Reactions Supplement

Text Chapter 5 Replacement

Text Chapter 6

Text Chapter 7

Text Chapter 8

Text Chapter 9

Text Chapter 10

 

 

PowerPoint Files

Chapter 1 Part 1

Chapter 2 Part 1

Chapter 2 Part 2

Chapter 2 Part 3

Chapter 3 Part 1

Chapter 3 Part 2

Chapter 4 Part 1b (video lecture) this is just the PowerPoint file- print it to take notes on

                                             Link to the Video Lecture

 

Annotated Versions

Chapter 1 Part 1

Chapter 2 Part 1

Chapter 2 Part 2

Chapter 3 Part 1

Chapter 3 Part 2

Chapter 4 Part 1: Acid-Base

Chapter 4 Part 2: Precipitation

Chapter 4 Part 3: Redox

Chapter 6

Chapter 7 Part 1: Electron Configurations

Chapter 7 Part 2: Periodic Properties

Chapter 8 Molecular Structure and Bonding

Chapter 9 Part 1

Chapter 9 Part 2

Chapter 5

 

            Video Lectures

            Chapter 4, Part B. Precipitation Reactions 10-6-2008

            Example: Determining the Solubility of Ionic Compounds

            Chapter 4, Part B. Precipitation Reactions, 10-8-2008

            Chapter 4, Part B. Gas Forming Reactions 10-13-2008

            Chapter 4, Part C. Redox Reactions 10-15-2008

            Chapter 4, Part C. Redox Reactions 10-17-2008

            Chapter 6, Part A. Electromagnetic Radiation 10_20_2008

            Chapter 6, Photons and the like 10_22_2008

            Chapter 6, H-Atom, Quantum Mechanics 10_24_2008

            Chapter 6, Orbitals and Quantum Numbers 10_27_2008

            Chapter 7, Electron Configurations 10_29_2008

            Chapter 7, Electron Configurations 11_3_2008

            Chapter 8, Bonding and Lewis Structures 11_7_2008

            Chapter 8, Bonding, Lewis Structures, Properties of Bonds 11_10_2008

            Chapter 8, Molecular Structure (lecture while away)

            Chapter 9, Valence Bond Theory 12_3

            How hot is this fireplace?

 

            Chapter 5, Thermochemistry 12_3_2008

            Chapter 5, Thermochemistry 12_10_2008

 

 

Other Downloads

         Chapter 1

         Periodic Table

         Classification of Matter         

         Challenge Question Answers: Chapter 1

 

         Chapter 2

         Atomic Structure Handout

         Table of Stable Isotopes

         Types of Formulas and Structures

         Tables of Ions and Types of Formulas

         Structures of the Elements

         Formulas and Names of Ions and Ionic Compounds: PRS

        

         Chapter 3

         Stoichiometry and Balanced Reactions Handout

Percent Composition & Hydrated Compound Worksheet

         Stoichiometry PRS Handout

Stoichiometry Examples and Alum Lab Writeup

         Stoichiometry Limiting Reactant Handout

 

Chapter 4

Solution Stoichiometry Flow Chart

Predicting Aqueous Reactions Flow Chart

Redox Oxidation Number Worksheet

Recognizing Redox Reactions/Other Types of Reactions

Important Types of Organic Reactions

Solution Stoichiometry Examples

Titration Problems

Super Net Ionic Equation Help Sheet

Oxidation Number Game (download and run; Windows only)

 

Chapter 5

Thermochemistry Handout #1_2007

Thermodynamic Control of Reactivity and Specific Heat

         Thermo Handout #2

         Thermo Handout #3

         Thermo Handout #3.5

 

         Chapter 6

         Electromagnetic Spectrum

         FCC: Radio Spectrum

         Orbital Shapes

         Quantum Numbers

 

         Chapter 7

         Electron Spin and Orbital Energies

         Electron Configuration: Blanks I

         Electron Configuration: Blanks II

         Periodic Properties of the Elements

 

         Chapter 8

         Covalent and Ionic Bonding

         Valence Electrons and Lewis Structures

         How to Draw Lewis Structures

         Trends in Properties of Bonds

         Resonance, Oxidation Numbers and Formal Charge

In-Class Oxidation Number/Formal Charge Examples

         Valence Electrons and Molecular Structure

         Molecular Structures

         Lewis Structure Examples

         How to Determine Molecular Structure

         Table of Molecular Structures

Molecular Structure and Polarity

Organic Molecular Structure Games

 

Chapter 9

         Valence Bond Theory: Handout 1

Hybrid Orbitals Handout

Hybrid Orbitals and Pi Bonding

Hybrid Orbitals: Expanded Valence

Molecular Orbitals Handout

Another Molecular Orbitals Handout

Band Theory Handout

 

 

Chapter 10

         Boltzmann 3D Program Link

 

Spectroscopy Materials

IR/NMR Website       

 

Exam Answer Keys:

                     Exam #1 Answer Key

 

                     Exam #2 Answer Key

 

                     Exam #2 Makeup Answer Key

 

                     Exam #3 Answer Key 1, 2, 3, 4

 

OLD Exams

Practice Exam #1

Practice Exam #1 Answers

 

 

Practice Exam #2

Practice Exam #2 Answers

 

           

            Practice Exam #3

            Practice Exam #3 Answers

 

 

             

 

 

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

PREREQUISITE

The prerequisite for General Chemistry I is high school chemistry. It is assumed that you know high school algebra.

 

MATERIALS

  • General Chemistry Text to Accompany the OWL Electronic Learning System

                  (Handed Out in Class)

  • Laboratory Experiments (download from course website)
  • Laboratory Safety Goggles (bookstore)
  • Scientific Calculator
  • OWL Electronic Homework System (provided by instructor)
  • Course Website: http://employees.oneonta.edu/viningwj/Chem111/index.html

 

GRADING

The basis for course grades is determined by examinations, graded homework, and laboratory. Points for each are:

 

Three hour exams (100 points each):              300 points

Comprehensive final exam:                             150 points

Homework                                                      100 points

Laboratory:                                                     100 points

Total Points:                                                    650 points

 

Letter grade ranges on a percentage basis are:

 

A         90.0 – 100%                C-        67.0 – 69.9%

A-        87.0 – 89.9%               D+       64.0 – 66.9%

B+       84.0 – 86.9%               D         60.0 – 63.9%

B         80.0 – 83.9%               D-        57.0 – 59.9%

B-        77.0 – 79.9%               E         Below 57%

C+       74.0 – 76.9%

C         70.0 – 73.9%

 

In order to pass the course you must independently pass the laboratory section of the course. Failing the lab means failing the entire course.

 

EXAMINATIONS

Examinations will be held on TBA1, TBA2, TBA3. Students will be allowed to bring to the exam one sheet of prepared notes.

If you miss an examination because of circumstances beyond your control, please inform the instructor immediately. A make-up examination will be scheduled for as soon as possible.

 

Gateway Quizzes: There is a small set of information that simply must be memorized in order to be conversant in chemistry:

 

  • The names, symbols and positions of the first 20 elements on the periodic table
  • The names, formulas, and charges of the common ions

 

This information can be found at: http://employees.oneonta.edu/viningwj/Chem111/Types%20of%20formulas.png

 

These two quizzes will be given within the first two weeks of class.

 

 

OWL HOMEWORK

Homework will use the OWL system served by the University of Massachusetts. The system is “mastery” based, meaning that you can work on an assignment as long as you want and try questions as many times as you want, until succeeding. There is no penalty for getting an answer wrong. There is only a penalty for not eventually getting it right.

 

NOTE: Logins will not be set up until after classes begin. Do not attempt to login before that.

 

The login address is: http://owl.oit.umass.edu

 

Choose General Chemistry/UMass Amherst

 

Your login is SUCO + your email address before the @ sign. So, mine is SUCOviningwj.

Your password is your last name.

 

Assignments will be made weekly and will be due at midnight on Sunday.

 

 

LABORATORY

The laboratory work is an integral and essential part of this course and will represent a significant factor in your final grade (see above).


You will be expected to attend every scheduled meeting of your laboratory section. If you are forced to miss one of the labs due to circumstances beyond your control, the instructor will attempt to arrange for you to attend some other laboratory section during the same week. If it is impossible to reschedule the experiment you should discuss methods of making up the work with your instructor.

Students will not be permitted to work in any laboratory section other than that for which they are scheduled. Students must not work in the laboratory without direct faculty supervision.

 
Unless you are informed otherwise, laboratory reports will be due the first lecture meeting after the completion of the experiment.


In order to protect your vision you will be required to wear safety glasses while you are in the laboratory. If you violate this rule you become a hazard to yourself as well as those around you. Therefore, you may be asked to leave the laboratory if you do not wear safety glasses.

Laboratory reports are to represent your own original work. You will sometimes work with other students to collect data, but your written report, including calculations, must be your own work.

 


Chemistry 111-Fall 2008/Vining

 

 

COURSE SCHEDULE

Week               Chapter           Subject

Aug 27                        1                      Matter and Atoms

Sept. 1             2                      Atoms and the Periodic Table

Sept. 8             2                      Compounds and Molecules

Sept. 15           3                      Stoichiometry

Sept. 22           3                      Stoichiometry

Sept. 29           4                      Chemical Reactions

Oct. 6              4                      Chemical Reactions

Oct. 13                        6                      Atomic Electronic Structure I

Oct. 20                        6                      Atomic Electronic Structure II

Oct. 27                        7                      Bonding and Molecular Structure

Nov. 3             7                      Bonding and Molecular Structure

Nov. 10           8                      Valence Bond Theory

Nov. 19           8                      Molecular Orbital Theory

Nov. 24           8          Break Week               

Dec. 1              9                      Thermochemistry                   

Dec. 8              9                      Thermochemistry

 

 

LABORATORY SCHEDULE

 

Week              Experiment

Aug 27                        No labs this week

Sept. 1             Experiment on “Growing Crystals”

Sept. 8             Synthesis of Alum from an Aluminum Can

Sept. 15           Determination of the Percent Composition of a Mixture

Sept. 22           Determination of an Unknown Acid

Sept. 29           Spectrophotometric Determination of Copper          

Oct. 6                          Break Week: no Labs

Oct. 13            Analysis of Silver Group Cations

Oct. 20            Analysis of Anions

Oct. 27            Synthesis and Analysis of a Copper Complex

Nov. 3             Synthesis and Analysis of a Copper Complex (continued)

Nov. 10           Synthesis and Analysis of a Copper Complex (continued)

Nov. 17           Periodic Properties of the Elements   

Nov. 24                       Break Week: no Labs

Dec. 1              Thermochemistry

Dec. 8              Clean up and Check Out