Course Information Sheet

Chemistry 1412, General Chemistry II

Section 02

Spring 2005 Semester

INSTRUCTOR:

Dr. Kenneth A. French

OFFICE

HOURS:

MWF 8-9 & 4-5

TR 10:50-11:50

MTWR 2-3

OFFICE:

Office 14A (Near C-1)

Classroom Bldg.

TELEPHONE:

979 (830) 4200

E-mail Address: kfrench@blinn.edu

Catalog Description of the Course: A continuation of Chemistry 1411; oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, nuclear and biochemistry. Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week. Credit: Four semester hours.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 1411 with a grade of C or better and Mathematics 1314, College Algebra, or the equivalent.

Core Curriculum Course This is a Core Course in the 42-Hour Core of Blinn College. As such, students will develop proficiency in the appropriate Intellectual Competencies, Exemplary Educational Objectives, and Perspectives. This is the URL for the Blinn College Core Curriculum web site. www.blinn.edu/corecurriculum

Course Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will have an overall average of ≥60% of the combined lecture and laboratory components of the course. This includes at least 3 to 4 major exams and chapter/weekly quizzes given at the discretion of the Instructor. In the laboratory the student will successfully complete the experiments with the accompanying reports. The student will demonstrate in the laboratory an understanding of the experiment through analysis of the data and being able to use this data to solve problems and predict the outcome of similar reactions and/or experiments.

These learning outcomes will include the student showing competence in the course objectives that are listed below: The course objectives are:

From Lecture:

1. Learn how chemical thermodynamics affect chemical reaction. This includes understanding the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, enthalpy, entropy, Hess’s Law, Gibb’s Free energy, and how these affect the spontaneity of physical changes and chemical reactions.

2. Learn how to determine the rate of a reaction and understand the factors that affect reaction rates.

3. Learn the basic concepts of chemical equilibrium.

4. Learn how to calculate pH and understand how ionic equilibria affect pH.

5. Learn how to predict the pH of a buffer solution and how a titration curve can be used to calculate K_a.

6. Learn how to use the Solubility Product principle to calculate the solubility of a compound in a solution.

7. Learn how to calculate electrode potential and develop and understanding of the principles of electrolysis, electrochemical and voltaic cells.

8. Understand the construction and use of batteries and how the choice of a metal can dictate the voltage and life of a battery.

9. Learn the general principles of metallurgy.

10. Learn the properties and reactions of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, the transition metals and the rare earth metals.

11. Learn the properties and reactions of the nonmetals and metalloids.

12. Learn the properties of coordination compounds. Understand the principles of nomenclature and how hybridization affects the 3-D shape and properties of the compound.

13. Learn the principles of nuclear chemistry and to predict nuclear stability based upon the band of stability. Understand the kinetics of radioactive decay and be able to calculate the rate of radioactive decay based upon half-life.

14. Learn the nomenclature of simple organic compounds.

15. Learn to recognize general organic functional groups and the properties these give to the parent compound.

16. Learn selected organic reactions.

17. Learn to recognize biopolymers and understand how the functional groups present within these compounds dictate their properties.

From Lab:

1. Demonstrate familiarity with the fundamentals of laboratory safety.

2. Learn how to keep a laboratory notebook with required data and calculations.

3. Correctly use general laboratory equipment.

4. Demonstrate proficiency at general laboratory techniques, such as titration, gravimetric and spectrophotometric methods of analysis.

5. Use computer software and probes to perform experiments studying thermodynamics and pH changes during titrations.

6. Perform simple electrochemical experiments.

7. Demonstrate an ability to perform qualitative analysis of inorganic materials.

8. Synthesize an organic ester and perform simple organic chemical classification tests.

Textbook: Whitten, Kenneth W., Davis, Raymond E., Peck M. Larry, General Chemistry,

7^th Edition, Orlando, Saunders College Publishing (Harcourt Brace College Publishers), 2000.

Laboratory Manual: Formerly: Labworks^TM Computer-Based Experiments in Chemistry,

Volume 1, Joseph R. Crook, Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury, Massachusetts (1997).

Currently: We will use handouts to cover the labs until a suitable manual can be

found. Some parts of the lab manual for CHEM 1411 will also be applicable.

Students will perform experiments similar to those found in Labworks^TM Computer-Based Experiments in Chemistry, The CCLI Initiative (Sponsored by the National Science Foundation) Volume 1, Joseph R. Crook, Consulting Editor, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury, Massachusetts, 1997.

Required Supplies: 1. You will need a Classroom Performance System (CPS) kit from E-Instruction via the Internet or from our bookstore on campus by theend of the second week of classes. This is in lieu of a lab manual. See separate sheet for further details. Your Class Key is: Z2793W846 Visit www.einstruction.com to sign up. The College bookstore should have Response Pads with Codes, but some may not have codes. In that case the code may be purchased from Einstruction on-line. I have a few Response Pads for students to borrow. I will use a lottery to determine who may borrow these units among those who are interested in doing so.

2. A basic scientific calculator is needed. Almost any scientific calculator is acceptable. Know how to use it.

3. You will also need a laboratory notebook (with carbon copy for your record) to keep all your records in. From this data you will write up a report in ink. (Typing is not encouraged because you need to show your calculations.) Never depend on your lab partner to keep all the data. It is both your responsibility and your partner’s to keep all lab records. See Format to be used below.

Optional Materials

1. Student Study Guide, Latest Edition, Davis

2. Student Solutions Manual, Latest Edition, Tang and Keeney-Kennicutt

3. Saunders Interactive General Chemistry CD-ROM, Version 2.0, Kotz & Vining

4. ChemSkill Builder, CD, Spain & Peters, William C. Brown Publishers, 1997, and

5. Measurements: The Basic Science, Labworks^TM Student Tutorial, John Amend et al., Jones & Bartlett, Sudbury, MA, 1997.

Proposed Course Calendar

CHEMISTRY 1412 K. French

Brenham Campus Spring 2005

Week Lecture Topic Laboratory

1 Energy Transformations Review of Lab Safety/Lecture

2 Chemical Thermodynamics Intro. to Calorimetry

3 Thermodynamics Continued Examination #1-Fri., 2-4

4 More on Thermodynamics Hess’s Law

5 Chemical Kinetics Kinetics Demo & Video

6 Gaseous Equilibria Continued Examination #2, Fri.., 2-25

Acid Base Titration/Internet Assignment

7 Acid-Base Equilibria LeChatelier’s Principle: Buffer Effect

8 Acid-Base Equilibria Continued Examination #3, Fri.., 3-11

Library Report/Journal Summaries Mon., 3-7 by 5 p.m.

9 Acid-Base Equilibria Continued The Beer-Lambert Equation

10 Solubility and Complex Ions Qualitative Analysis Demonstration

and Computer Simulation

11 Electrochemistry Electrochemistry Demonstration/Video

12 Organic Chemistry Examination #4, Fri., 4-8

13 Organic Chemistry Continued Kinetics Expt. or Internet Study H/O

14 Nuclear Chemistry Geiger Counter Demo/Video/Review

15 Polymer Chemistry Inorganic Qualitative Analysis & Demonstration of a Geiger Counter

16 ----Comprehensive Final Exam----

Note that Descriptive Chemistry is covered throughout the entire semester as a means of illustrating important theoretical principles. You are encouraged to read additional chapters for enrichment. Good summaries can be counted as extra credit on quizzes or exams. Limit 1 of 10 points of quizzes, 5 of 105 on exams.

Community Expectations: Members of the Blinn College community, which includes faculty, staff and students, are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all aspects of campus life. Blinn College holds all members accountable for their actions and words. Therefore, all members should commit themselves to behave in a manner that recognizes personal respect and demonstrates concern for the personal dignity, rights, and freedoms of every member of the College community, including respect for College property and the physical and intellectual property of others.

Civility Notification Statement: If a student is asked to leave the classroom because of uncivil behavior, the student may not return to that class until he or she arranges a conference with the instructor; it is the student’s responsibility to arrange for this conference.

Computer Software Programs are available in the Bullock Building Computing Center on request and in A-13, the Learning Center in the Academic Building. Extra credit may be earned by using these materials. Take your calculator, a note pad and pencil and your text. Team learning is encouraged. So take your lab partner and/or another friend. This could be the nucleus of a study group. Extra credit will be awarded for forming and attending study groups. Making up 20 or more note cards (2 sides, a term and its definition, for example) is another source of extra credit.

There is a copy of CCC, Concentrated Chemical Concepts, on a computer in the classroom and in the lab as well as in the Bullock Building. Extra credit can also be earned by finding good Internet sites for learning chemistry. Just print out a few pages including the URL and write a paragraph evaluating the web site. ChemSkill Builder is available for review in the Bullock Lab

Tentative Calendar for Major Assignments and Exams

First Major Exam Week 3

Second Major Exam Week 6

Journal Summaries* Week 8, Monday

Third Major Exam Week 8, Friday

Fourth Major Exam Week 12

Comp. Final Exam Wed., Week 16 Time: TBA

*Library Report One article each from 1) the library 2) the Internet 3) Chemical & Engr. News in C8

I will offer regular help sessions this semester: MWF 11-12 and TR 4-5. I can adjust these times to fit your schedule if you let me know your best times. I will provide extra credit for attendance at these sessions also.

Examinations: I plan to give at least three major exams during the semester as well as a final examination that is comprehensive. No exams are dropped. See Proposed Course Calendar. See Proposed dates below.

Quizzes: We may have a quiz any time we meet for lecture. These will be based

On homework assigned. Homework may be collected on the next lecture day after

it is assigned. It counts as a quiz. I do encourage your questions in class

prior to collecting the homework. Since I collect it to see who is keeping up

with assignments, I will not accept late homework. If you are absent-except

when representing the College--this will be a zero quiz grade which can be

dropped.

Laboratory Reports: These are due the next time we meet for lab. None is dropped. Late work will not be accepted. Do not plan to make up any missed labs. Safety considerations make it impractical to make these up easily. Use a lab notebook that allows you to keep a carbon copy and turn in the original at the end of each lab period. See the Rubric for Grading Lab Reports.

Help Sessions: I will make myself available on Tuesdays at 12-1 and 4-5 or as required for Assisting you with difficult concepts. Just tell me in advance that you are planning to come. Otherwise, I will not hold the session that week. Other times can also be arranged on T-R days (Tuesday or Thursday).

Format for Lab Reports:

I. Include a Table of Contents at the front of your lab notebook.

II. Lab Notebook Format. See your Lab Manual for an overview of how

to write up an experiment. Use these divisions:

1. Objective--In your own words tell what you will learn.

2. Reaction--If applicable, draw out all reactants

3. Procedure--A brief outline of what you actually did.

Include the actual masses or volumes you used.

4. Data & Calculations--In a table compare your data

such as heat of reaction or acid dissociation

constant with published data from the

chemical literature. Indicate the source,

Such as The Merck Index or the CRC Handbook of

Chemistry and Physics.

Example of the type of Table your report should include:

Substance

K_a, Experimental Value

K_a, Literature Value

Unknown Acid __G__

4 x 10^-4

4.5 x 10^-4 CRC H/B of Chem&Physics,Vol 76.

Potassium Acid Phthalate (Ka,2)

1 x 10^-7

2 x 10^-7 (Merck Index,

12th Edition)

5. Conclusion--Evaluate and explain your results. Tell why the results were other than expected. Calculate the

percentage error: [(Accepted Value - Exptl. Value)/Accepted Value] x 100

Never depend on your partner’s data. You must have your own copy on leaving the laboratory each time.

Never turn in a computer printout without highlight and comments in the appropriate areas. A printout does not replace your explanation. A printout of data is no proof that you understand the chemistry experiment you performed.

Journal Summaries (3): Choose one or more topics from the scientific journals in the Blinn College Library. Get your topics

approved in advance of writing the paper. No two students may summarize the same articles.

The articles must be less than two years old. These include, for example, Chemical & Engineering News, Journal of

Chemical Education, Science Digest and many others. Include three or more references in your bibliography at the end of

the report. Footnotes are optional, but list references in sequence. Your report should be from 2 to 3 pages typed double

space. Several short reports on two or three related or unrelated topics may be used if you wish.

PROOFREAD YOUR summaries BEFORE SUBMITTING them. Making neat corrections with a pen is quite

acceptable to me. Please do not miss class to finish a report. Proposed Course Calendar for Due Date. Please use

the Internet for one of your references. Define key terms. Use graphs, charts and illustrations, including reaction

sequences. Define any technical terminology. You must use the library for one of your sources.

See the Rubric for Grading Library Reports (Journal Summaries).

Criteria Determining the Final Course Grade:

Your grade for this course will be determined by the following system:

Average of the 3 or 4 Major Exams 55%

Quiz Average (Two are dropped.) 15% Includes CPS Quizzes & Homework

Final Examination--Comprehensive 10%

Laboratory Reports (& Performance) 10%

PreLab Assignments/Quizzes 5%

Journal Summaries (Library Report) 5%

Instructor's Policies on Attendance, Late Assignments, Cheating, Make-up Work, Plagiarism:

Attendance: Students are expected to attend all classes. An accurate record of each student’s attendance will be kept. It is the student’s responsibility to officially drop a class he or she is no longer attending. To officially drop a class the student must obtain the class withdrawal form from an admissions office, complete the class withdrawal form, secure the required signatures and return the completed form to an admissions office. Note the last day to drop to receive a W as indicated in the catalog and on the College calendar. A fee must be paid by the student on or before that date. Otherwise, a failing grade will be assigned. Students are not assessed absences when representing Blinn College. Class days missed due to inclement weather will be made up as appropriate. A student on scholastic or disciplinary probation should not have any unexcused absences.

Incomplete Grade: To receive an incomplete (I) grade is a rare occurrence based on a dire emergency which prevents the student from sitting for the final exam. The student needs to arrange for a contract with the instructor as soon as possible after the accident, etc. Otherwise, a zero will be assigned for the final examination grade.

Late assignments: Late homework will not be accepted. Other assignments may not be accepted except the Library Report which will have five points out of 100 deducted for each class day it is late.

Academic Dishonesty: The student will be assigned a zero grade if there is any cheating on quizzes. Plagiarism on the Library Report will result in a zero grade. In case a student cheats on an examination he or she may be dropped from the course with a failing grade. College policy will be followed. The instructor will provide a copy on request. The student has a right to appeal the instructor’s proposed action.

Make-Up Exams: These will only be given in the event of an actual emergency or for students representing the College. Then the work must be made up by the student within two weeks. It would be extremely disruptive if everyone could take the tests whenever they pleased. It would also be unfair to others.

Make-Up Quizzes: No make up quizzes will be given since at least one is to be dropped. Quizzes missed while representing the College will not be counted against the student.

Laboratory Conduct: Safety glasses or goggles are essential at all times in the lab and in the classroom when doing “micro” labs.

In case of contacting a chemical on the skin or in the eyes, immediately flush the area with water for 15 minutes to avoid serious, permanent injury. Notify me as soon as possible about any injury you see or sustain in my lab. Also notify me if you see any unsafe behavior or dangerous conditions in my laboratory. Your safety is my highest priority. We have information about all the chemicals you will be using in the laboratory in Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) files in Office 4 of the Classroom Building. You have complete access to these files. They are supplemented by another reference text: The Sigma‑Aldrich Library of Chemical Safety Data in Office 4. The wearing of contact lenses is discouraged. If you choose to wear them, it is at your own risk. Soft lenses in particular tend to trap vapors which can irritate the eye.

Disposal of Laboratory Wastes: It is very important to follow the instructions given in the laboratory manual and by the instructor in properly disposing of lab wastes. Silver, mercury, barium and lead must be put in the special containers. Most acidic wastes may be placed in the 10 liter plastic bucket containing water and calcium carbonate pieces. This is in the second sink. Never pour acids directly down the drain. Nothing except soap and water may be poured down the drain or in the troughs. This also applies to strong bases such as NaOH, sodium hydroxide. If you have any doubts about where to dispose of a chemical or solution, always check with me for the location of the correct waste vessel.

Weekly Schedule: Lectures & labs will generally be given on Mondays and Wednesdays, bring your lab manual for a proper orientation. We will generally discuss laboratory assignments on Wednesdays and perform them on Fridays. You need to outline your steps in lab (procedure) in advance each week. I will collect these from time to time and count them as a class quiz or as part of your lab Write Up. I plan to use demos to compensate for the lab manual going out of print. Expect two hours of lecture and one hour of lab most days. Quizzes on both may be given daily. Then I can drop two class quizzes at the end of the semester.

Student Health Insurance Information (Student Handbook):

Blinn College does not provide health insurance for its students or offer or endorse any student insurance policy. Any medical expense incurred by the student is the responsibility of the student.

Emergency Telephone Numbers:

Campus Police Telephone Number 979 (830) 4100 or 4195

Fire or City Police Emergency 9 + 911

Poison Control Center 9 + 1 - 800 - 222-1-222 (24/7 Nationwide)

SCIENCE LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION

Division of Natural Science/Brenham Campus

I have had training on Material Safety Data Sheets and know that I can have access to them in Office 4 in the Classroom Building on request. See Fishersci.ca or search Google.com for MSDS for a specific compound, element or mixture.

I have also had general laboratory safety training and am aware that I must wear approved eye protection at all times in the chemistry lab and as directed by my instructor in the biology lab. I am aware that gloves and aprons are available for my use. I understand that the best first aid in case of skin contact with any hazardous chemicals is to wash for 15 minutes under running water. If clothes are affected they must be removed and the safety shower should be used. If eyes are affected, they are to be held open under the eyewash for 15 minutes using my fingers. In case of any spills I will inform my instructor immediately. I will notify my instructor immediately in case I am injured or observe an injury. I will report any dangerous behavior by a classmate in lab to my instructor immediately. I understand that if I choose to wear contact lenses, I am doing so against the advice of my instructor and completely at my own risk. I understand that I have been requested to report any special health problems I may have (including pregnancy) to my instructor as soon as possible and that this information will be kept confidential. I know how to extinguish a fire in the laboratory. In case of fire, I know the location of the nearest exit and that no one should be permitted to re-enter the building in case of fire.

I have been informed that I am to dial 9-911 for fire, police or medical emergencies. I know the location of the nearest telephone. (There is one in every faculty office.)

I have also received an Information Sheet on the course and an Outline of the Course Content that may be included in the Information Sheet.

I have been informed that the prerequisite(s) (if any) for this course is (are)__Chemistry 1411 & Mathematics 1314___, and I understand that it is against College policy for me to take this course without the prerequisite course(s). [NOTE: If a student completes a course without the prerequisite(s), a senior institution may deny credit for the course.]

I understand that visitors are not permitted in any laboratory. This is especially true of infants and children.

The student will sign on a separate sheet along with their classmates documenting that they have received this information and the Course Information Sheet.

IN CASE OF FIRE STUDENTS ARE TO ASSEMBLE FOR ROLL CALL IN THE PARKING LOT BEHIND THE JAMES ATKINSON DORMITORY (THE ONLY YELLOW BRICK BUILDING ON CAMPUS) AT THE FAR END NEAR THIRD STREET TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR.

*SEE ADDITIONAL HANDOUT on Safety.

Useful Web Sites: About.com, Google.com, Refdesk.com, m-w.com, chemfinder.com, pubs.acs.org/cen,

http://www.mpcfaculty.net/ron_rinehart/index.html#fastfind

Ask.com for medicines and much, much more. www.Time.gov for the correct time. www.xrefer.com for 50 reference books. dogpile.com is search engine. howstuffworks.com is excellent. ipl.com (Internet public library). Dictionary.com is useful also.

CCC Concentrated Chemical Concepts

O.W.L. On-Line Web-based Learning

CSB www.chemskillbuilder.com

Google searches: Win Qual (free demo)

Chemistry Comes Alive! (CCA chemistry)

Titrations interactive tutorial

www.cen-online.org Chem. & Engrng. News

www.webelements.com Periodic Table

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