Course: CHEM 101 – Introduction to Chemistry (Ref # 3532 &3534)
Instructor: Jessy M, Lemieux, PhD; PS-189; 909-384-8632; jlemieux@valleycollege.edu
Lecture Meetings: TR 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m.;PS-228 Lab Meetings: 1p.m.–3:50 p.m T(S#10) or R(S#11) PS-318 Office Hours: MW 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m and TTh 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., or by appt/e-mail
Course Website : www.LemieuxChem.com
A. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (This syllabus may be changed at the instructor’s discretion.) 4/18/17
TUESDAY TUESDAY or THURSDAY THURSDAY
Wk Date Lecture Lab Date Lecture
1 1/17 Syllabus review; periodic table CH 1: What is Chemistry?
CH 1: What is Chemistry?
Exercise A 1/19 CH 2: Measurements (2.1-2.2) 2 1/24 CH 2: Measurements (2.3) Safety training, lab check-in
Exercise B 1/26 CH 2: Measurements (2.4)
3 1/31
CH 2: Temperature and Density (2.5)
Quiz #1: Ch. 1 & 2
Expt 1 & 2: Measurements &
Lab Operations 2/2
CH 8: Electronic Structure (8.2-8.4)
4 2/7
CH 3: Atoms and Molecules (3.1-3.3)
Quiz #2: Nomenclature
CH 3: Nomenclature
Exercise C 2/9 CH 3: Ions and Acids (3.4-3.5)
5 2/14 CH 4: Chemical Equation (4.1-4.3) Expt 4: Metathesis Reactions
Exercise E & F 2/16
CH 4: Chemical Reactions (4.4-4.6)
Exam I Review 6 2/21 EXAM I (CH 1 – 4) Expt 3: Grams, Moles, Atoms
Exercise D 2/23
CH 5: Stoichiometry (5.1-5.6) CH 6: Gas Laws (6.1-6.4) 7 2/28 CH 6: Gas Laws (6.5-6.6)
Quiz #3: Ch 5 & 6
Expt 5: Water of Hydr. (Part B)
Exercise G
3/2 CH 7: Energy and Chemistry (7.1-7.4)
8 3/7 CH 7: Energy and Chemistry (7.1-7.4)
Expt 9: Boyle’s Law
Exercise I 3/9
CH 8: Electronic Structure (8.1) Exam II Review
Spring Break! No Class 3/14 and 3/16!
9 3/21 EXAM II (CH 5 – 8) Exp. 15: Spectroscopy
Exercise H 3/23 CH 9: Chemical Bonding (9.1-9.3) 10 3/28 CH 9: Chemical Bonding (9.4-9.6)
(skip pages 515 to 518)
Exp. 10: Preparation and
Properties of Oxygen 3/30
CH 9: Chemical Bonding (9.4-9.6) (skip pages 515 to 518)
11 4/4 CH 10: Solids and Liquids
(10.1-10.2) Lab: Lewis Structures 4/6
CH 10: Solids and Liquids (10.3-10.4)
Quiz #4: Ch. 9 & 10
12 4/11 No Class this Today No Lab this week
Start Exercise J 4/13
CH 10: Solids and Liquids (10.3-10.4)
13 4/18 CH 11: Solutions (11.1-11.3) Expt 13: Ionization
Exercise J 4/20
CH 11: Solutions (11.4-11.6) (skip all calculation parts in 11.5-11.6) 14 4/25 CH 12: Acids and Bases (12.1- 12.3)
Quiz #5: Ch. 11 Solutions Prep Lab (handout) 4/27 EXAM III (CH 9, 10, 11) 15 5/2 CH 12: Acids and Bases (12.4- 12.7) Expt. 12: Titrations
Exercise K 5/4
CH 15: Nuclear Chemistry (15.1-15.2)
16 5/9
CH 15: Nuclear Chemistry (15.3-15.4)
CH 16: Organic Chemistry Quiz #6: Ch. 12
CH 16: Organic Chemistry
Expt 14: Organic Chem. 5/11
CH 16: Biochemistry
Quiz #7: Ch. 16 (Take Home)
17 5/16 EXAM IV (CH 12, 15, 16.1-16.2) Lab Check- Out
Final Exam Review 5/18
Final Exam Review Quiz #8 (SLOs) 18 5/23
**Tuesday 5/23** FINAL EXAM 1:00 – 3:20 p.m.
B. CLASS GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Catalog Description. CHEM 101 is a study of the physical and chemical properties of common elements and compounds, the metric system, measurement, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical equations, gases, solutions, ionization, and an introduction to organic and biochemistry. The full-semester course is 4 units, with 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of lab each week.
2. Prerequisite. MATH 090 or placement into MATH 095 or higher; and ENG 015 or ENG 914; you will be expected to read and understand the textbook, as well as to write complete paragraphs and/or short essays to answer exam questions.
3. Important Dates. The following deadlines are in effect for this semester. Be aware that there is a maximum of 3 attempts for a given class (grades of W, D, or F count as one attempt). This policy is retroactive and considers any attempts made previously, regardless of date. Courses that are dropped without a W do not count as an attempt.
Last day to add: January 27 (no late adds allowed) Last day to drop without a “W”: February 5
Last day to drop with a “W”: April 7
4. Supplemental Material. A website will be set up for this course (www.LemieuxChem.com). Regular access to this website is strongly advised, as announcements, handouts, worksheets, scores, and other information will be posted throughout the semester. Please get in the habit of checking the course website frequently.
5. Core Competencies. The college-wide core skill sets applicable to this course (major emphasis) are:
1.1. Read and retain information.
1.4. Employ vocabulary of the subject studied.
3.5 Apply principles of scientific reasoning to solve problems. 3.6 Defend a logical hypothesis to explain observed phenomenon.
6. Course Objectives. After completion of the course, students will be able to:
a) Make reliable observations and accurate measurements.
b) Use dimensional analysis.
c) Perform calculations using the mole concept.
d) Utilize the stoichiometry of reactions to perform calculations.
e) Categorize energy changes.
f) Compare properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
g) Properly handle chemicals.
h) Accurately set up and use common lab glassware and lab equipment, like Bunsen burners and balances.
i) Perform filtration, evaporation, and titration procedures.
j) Execute laboratory experiments in an efficient, safe, and purposeful manner.
k) Recognize and identify simple organic compounds.
l) Recognize and identify simple biochemical processes.
m) Comprehend and recognize atomic structure and electron orbitals.
n) Recognize and name inorganic compounds.
7. Student Learning Outcomes. (Last Quiz of Semester—covers these topics)
b) Students will demonstrate their ability to use the mole concept by analyzing a balanced chemical reaction, evaluating the mass or mole data provided, constructing a solution map utilizing the mole ratio and correctly solving the problem.
c) Students will employ the physical and chemical properties of water to explain observed phenomena in their environment.
d) Students will employ the periodic table to deduce a specified atom’s atomic structure and predict likely types of bonds in which the specified atom may participate.
C. REQUIRED CLASS MATERIALS
1. This Syllabus. Available from instructor and posted on course website.
2. Textbook. Ball, David. Introductory Chemistry, 2011. Available for free at:
https://open.bccampus.ca/find-open-textbooks/?uuid=2b7740b5-88cb-4e78-8f93-9f582afa605a
3. Lab Manual. Chemistry 101 Laboratory Manual; distributed during second week.
4. Scientific Calculator. Graphics or text-memory calculators are not allowed for use during quizzes or exams. You are required to obtain a scientific calculator with exponents and logarithms
immediately (~ $10), to bring to class by the second lecture day. It is important to be comfortable with the calculator that you are using, rather than to be struggling to locate the keys for certain mathematical operations. For example, a TI-30X IIS is acceptable, and allows for parentheses. Please make sure you bring your calculator to each lecture & lab period.
5. Goggles. Goggles must be worn in the laboratory when experiments are being performed. You must purchase your own safety goggles (that contain splash shields) to have for the second week of lab. The Caduceus Club sells them through our stockroom for $3 cash. If you forget your goggles, you may not be permitted to perform an experiment.
6. Additional Supplies. Paper towels, matches, dish soap, 3-ring binder (for lab manual), thin folder (for worksheets). I use multi-colored pens in lecture so colored pens or markers may be useful.
D. CLASS EXPECTATIONS AND GRADING POLICY
1. Attendance. Please be on time! Showing up more than 10 minutes late will count as an absence. If you are late or absent an period during the first two weeks, you will be dropped from the class. You also may be dropped from the class or receive a failing grade if you miss or are late to: a) two laboratory
periods or b) two consecutive or three total lecture periods. You must attend all exams, including the
final exam, in order to pass the class. Missing an exam will result in either being dropped from the class or earning a non-passing grade. There are no make-up assignments/exams; if you miss a class, you forfeit those points. Attendance and participation are critical aspects to success in this course. Just showing up is not enough…you must be prepared to learn.
2. Grade Basis. Your course grade will be based on your performance on: a) midterm exams, b) quizzes, c) comprehensive final exam, d) laboratory, e) worksheets, and f) optional extra credit assignments. Work will be returned within one week of the assigned date, and grades will be posted on the course website. It is your responsibility to check the posted grades and to retain all exams, quizzes, etc. until your final course grade has been assigned. Any discrepancies between posted scores and graded assignments must be immediately brought to the attention of Dr. Lemieux.
b) Quizzes: (140 points possible). Quizzes will be given throughout the semester, according to the scheduled topics. Quizzes cannot be made up, but the lowest quiz score is dropped.Questions regarding quiz grades must be submitted to Dr. Lemieux within one week of when the quizzes are returned.
c) Comprehensive Final Exam: (200 points possible). The final exam for the course is
comprehensive, covering material presented during the entire semester. You must attend the final exam in order to potentially pass the class.
d) Laboratory: (260 points possible). The laboratory grade is based on lab reports or problem sets (which are typically turned in at the end of each lab period), exercises from the lab manual, and a laboratory final. There are no make-up labs; if you miss a lab then you forfeit any lab points for the day. Earning less than 65% of the lab points may result in not passing the class, regardless of overall course percentage. Additional information about the laboratory begins on p. 8.
e) Extra credit: (30 points maximum). The opportunities listed here are the only possible sources of extra credit in this course. Although completing every assignment could lead to more than 30 points, there is a set maximum of 30 points total of extra credit. Extra credit is due on each exam day at the beginning of the lecture period. No late extra credit is accepted.
i. Office Hours (1 point per visit). Talk about a simple way to rack up extra credit! Every student has some need for clarification. The difference is that the “A” and “B” students don’t hesitate to ask for help, while the “D” and “F” students suffer in silence. Drop by my office, ask for help with practice problems or lecture material, and collect your +1 point.
ii. Education Plan (10 points).Make an appointment with the Counseling Center or Transfer & Career Center to discuss your academic and/or career goals. Turn in a copy of your Ed. Plan
and a typed paper of two or more pages about what your short and long-term academic and career goals are and how you plan to accomplish them. This paper must be doubled-spaced, use 1-inch margins, and 12-pt Times New Roman font. Also, please run spell-check and proofread your final copy in printed form! My experience is that many mistakes are overlooked when proofreading on a computer screen. Proper English is required (grammar and spelling). You are required to turn in verification of a writing tutor’s review with
your report; no exceptions. This review can be accomplished either in person or through their online service (http://tinyurl.com/online-writing), both of which require an appointment. Your Ed plan report will receive a zero if it does not contain verification from the writing center. Do not put off making your appointment; not being able to secure a Writing Center appointment in time is not a valid excuse. In addition, no late reports will be accepted. This assignment is due by the beginning of lecture on the last day of class.
f) Summary of Points:
Exam I 100
Exam II 100
Exam III 100
Exam IV 100
Comprehensive Final Exam 200
Quizzes 140
Laboratory 260
TOTAL: 1,000
3. Letter Grades. Letter grades will be earned as follows (see following special note):
A: ≥ 900 pts. B: 800 – 899 pts. C: 700 – 799 pts. D: 600 – 699 pts. F: < 600 pts.
SPECIAL NOTE: Acquiring less than 50% of the points in either lecture or lab will result in a course grade of F, regardless of your total percentage. In addition, your lecture average (quizzes, exams, final exam) and lab average must each be at least 65%, in order for a course grade of a C or better to be possible. Once these thresholds are met, then your course grade is determined by the total number of points that you have earned, as outlined above. Please note that simply meeting the 65% threshold each in lecture and lab does not guarantee a C or better if your overall percentage is less than 70%. I will provide frequent feedback to show your standing in the course, but feel free to inquire at any time if you are unsure.
Please do not ask about additional extra credit to boost an undesired anticipated or final course grade; the only extra credit available will be from the assignments listed in the syllabus. Likewise, do not ask me to raise a grade because you wanted or needed a higher or lower one. It is your responsibility as college students to keep up with the material as we go along, to study appropriately, and to get help when you need it.
Policy on late assignments: Late assignments (including extra credit) are not accepted.
4. Other.
a) Electronic Devices: Texting during class is prohibited. All types of headphones, earbuds, Bluetooth, etc. are not permitted to be worn during any lecture or lab period. Given the
interactive nature of the lecture period, laptop computers are probably not useful for taking notes, although tape recorders, laptops and tablets are allowed (must be used for course material only). All cell phones, MP3 players, computers, etc. must be put away and may not be accessible during an exam or a quiz. Interruption of the lecture by electronic devices or failure to adhere to this policy regarding electronic devices may result in dismissal from the class.
b) Cheating: A student found cheating in any part of the course, including in the laboratory or on examinations will receive a zero on that assignment and may be referred to a disciplinary hearing, expelled, or receive a failing grade for the course. Note: Using a cell phone (for any reason) during a quiz or exam is considered cheating. Students are not allowed to leave and return during any quiz or exam (lecture or lab); doing so potentially compromises academic integrity and will be considered academic dishonesty. Plagiarism, which is presenting the work of others as your own, is also cheating. Examples of plagiarism are not limited to copying text from the lab manual, textbook, or a website; but also include work or answers from another student (e.g., homework, exercises, lab reports). The same penalty will be applied to all partners in incidents involving academic dishonesty. The instructor will also report each student’s dishonest conduct to the campus administration for disciplinary action, which could mean dismissal from the College. YOU are responsible for understanding what constitutes cheating, as found in the Class Schedule.
c) Accommodations for Students with a Disability: If you require accommodation, contact Disabled Student Programs and Services (ADSS 105) to make your request. Their phone numbers are (909) 384-4443 or TTY: 888-2357.
d) Counseling Department: ADSS 103; (909) 384-4404.
e) Writing Center: LA 201; (909) 384-8244; online assistance: http://tinyurl.com/online-writing.
f) Science Division Information: Dean: Dr. Susan Bangasser; Division Secretary: Rose Garcia, PS-148; (909) 384-8645.
E. READING AND HOMEWORK
Success in this class will require significant amounts of time for study and practice outside of class in addition to the time that we spend in class. The sections of the textbook covered in lectures are indicated on the lecture schedule on page 1. Please read these sections of the book before each lecture. You will also need to attempt all of the problems in each section and at the end of each chapter (except the few listed in the table below) at a minimum for success in this class. The problem answers are provided immediately following each question section in the textbook. I will also assign additional problems during the lab to better cover the toughest topics.
Do not wait to start doing homework problems! It isn’t really possible to cram in this class because many hours are required to practice chemistry enough to truly understand it. Try the homework problems right away and come see me or a tutor ASAP to help you along if you get stuck. Homework problems from the textbook will not be graded but are essential for real understanding.
We will cover all of the textbook and homework questions except those indicated below. (i.e skip only these parts)
Chapter Section Section Problems End of Chapter Problems
7 7.5 and 7.6 All 14, 15, 16
9 part of 9.4 (pg. 515-518) 9-12 13, 14
11 11.5 calculations and 11.6 All 15, 16
13 All All All
14 All All All
15 15.5 All None
F. GENERAL CLASS SUGGESTIONS FOR SUCCESS
This class is demanding, and it is imperative to keep up with the material and not to fall behind! Given that everyone has obligations in addition to this class, it is especially important to allocate consistent blocks of time to studying this material. The college estimates that 3 hours of study time should be spent each week for every one course unit; therefore, your outside commitment to this course should be at least
12 hours per week, every week. If your overall schedule (classes, job, family obligations, etc.) does not
permit this level of commitment, then you will probably not pass this class.
G. LABORATORY
1. Attendance & Conduct. Punctual attendance at each laboratory period is required. If you miss two lab periods, you may be dropped from the course or will receive a failing grade. It is understood that you have planned your laboratory session around other obligations (e.g., work, family). However, should an extreme situation arise (e.g., serious illness, etc.), please contact me as soon as possible.
You are expected to be on time to lab—anyone arriving more than 5 minutes late may not be allowed to perform the experiment, and will receive a zero for the day’s assignment. Important safety
information and demonstration of procedures will take place at the beginning of the lab period. All cell phones must be turned off for the duration of the lab period and for safety reasons,
headphones/earbuds may not be worn. Texting and internet browsing during lab are prohibited, and incoming or outgoing calls or text messages may result in dismissal from the lab.
2. Preparation for Lab. Being prepared for lab is essential, in order to perform the experiment safely, effectively, and efficiently. You are expected to read through the assigned experiment before the lab meeting. By not doing so, you might not finish the experiment/lab report during the lab period, and will not be given additional time to complete the assignment.
3. Laboratory Experiments. In order to receive credit for a given lab experiment, you must attend lab, wear goggles and closed-toe shoes (no sandals!), and conduct the experiment. If you do not have goggles and proper shoes, then you will not be allowed to perform the experiment and you will lose those points! There are no make-up labs, so be sure to attend each session and perform each lab. Borrowing experimental data from another student is not allowed. Some experiments are done with lab partners, however, the lab reports are always individual assignments and are usually due at the end of the laboratory period, unless announced otherwise by Dr. Lemieux.
H. NOMENCLATURE
For these elements, ions, and acids, you must know their names (spelling counts), symbols/formulas, and charge(s). In addition, you should be able to name any ionic or molecular compound consisting of these species.
For the elements, you also need to know their classification (metal, nonmetal, metalloid), phase at room temperature, and classification/location on the periodic table. Common ionic charges are shown in parentheses.
Alkali Metals Metalloids Noble Gases (Nonmetals) Halogens (Nonmetals)
(form +1 cations) B He (form –1 anions)
Li Si Ge Ne F*
Na As Sb Ar Cl*
K Te Po Kr Br*
Rb Xe I*
Cs Rn At
Fr
Alkaline Earth Metals Polyatomic Ions Other Nonmetals
(form +2 cations) NH4+ ammonium C
Be H3O+ hydronium
Mg CN– cyanide H (+1)*
Ca OH– hydroxide O (–2)*
Sr NO2– nitrite S (–2)
Ba NO3– nitrate Se (–2)
Ra MnO4– permanganate N (–3)*
SCN– thiocyanate P (–3)
Transition Metals CH3COO– (C2H3O2–) acetate Acids
Ag (+1) †HF
Cd (+2) O22– peroxide HCl
Zn (+2) SO32– sulfite HBr
Ni (+2) SO42– sulfate HI
Cu (+1, +2) S2O32– thiosulfate
Hg (+1, +2): Hg22+; Hg2+ PO43– phosphate HNO3
Au (+1, +3) CO32– carbonate HClO4
Co (+2, +3) C2O42– oxalate
Fe (+2, +3) CrO42– chromate H2SO4
Pt (+2, +4) Cr2O72– dichromate †H2CO3
V (+2, +3, +5) †H2SO3
Cr (+2, +3, +6) HCO3– hydrogen carbonate (bicarbonate)
Mn (+2, +3, +4, +7) HSO3– hydrogen sulfite (bisulfite) †H3PO4
HSO4– hydrogen sulfate (bisulfate)
Other Metals HPO42– monohydrogen phosphate †CH3COOH (HC2H3O2)
U Al (+3) H2PO4– dihydrogen phosphate
Pu Ga (+3)
Np In (+3) ClO4–, BrO4–, IO4– per-root-ate (root=chlor, brom, iod)
Ce Sn (+2, +4) ClO3–, BrO3–, IO3– root-ate (root=chlor, brom, iod)
Cf Pb (+2, +4) ClO2–, BrO2–, IO2– root-ite (root=chlor, brom, iod)
ClO–, BrO–, IO– hypo-root-ite (root=chlor, brom, iod)
*elemental diatomic: H2, N2, F2, O2, I2, Cl2, Br2 (Have No Fear Of Ice Cold Beer) †weak acids
CHEM 101
Polyatomic Ions
(same ions, separate list)
These polyatomic ions will be tested on Quiz #2, the first exam, and throughout the semester. You must know these completely to be able to speak about chemistry just as you would need to know French words to speak French.
If you do not commit these to memory the remainder of this class, and any other subsequent chemistry classes will be extremely difficult to pass. Beginning with CHEM 101 (and extending to CHEM 104, 150, 151, 205, 212, and 213 taught by all instructors), you will see most problems presented with chemical names, rather than with chemical formulas. You must be able to translate the names to formulas or you will not even be able to begin the problem! The biggest hurdle that students have with nomenclature is when they have not properly learned their polyatomic ions.
Formula (with charge) Name (spelling counts!)
NH4+ ammonium
H3O+ hydronium
CN– cyanide
OH– hydroxide
NO2– nitrite
NO3– nitrate
MnO4– permanganate
SCN– thiocyanate
CH3COO– (C2H3O2–) acetate
O22– peroxide
SO32– sulfite
SO42– sulfate
S2O32– thiosulfate
PO43– phosphate
CO32– carbonate
C2O42– oxalate
CrO42– chromate
Cr2O72– dichromate
HCO3– hydrogen carbonate (bicarbonate)
HSO3– hydrogen sulfite (bisulfite)
HSO4– hydrogen sulfate (bisulfate)
HPO42– monohydrogen phosphate
H2PO4– dihydrogen phosphate
ClO4–, BrO4–, IO4– per-root-ate (root=chlor, brom, iod)
ClO3–, BrO3–, IO3– root-ate (root=chlor, brom, iod)
ClO2–, BrO2–, IO2– root-ite (root=chlor, brom, iod)
