General Inorganic Chemistry (Lecture)
General Information
Textbook: Chemistry: Molecules, Matter and Change by Loretta Jones & Peter Atkins,
(W.H. Freeman and Company, 2000); Webpage: http://www.whfreeman.com/gchem
References: Chemistry by Zumdahl; Chemistry, 4th ed. by Petrucci; Chemistry by Mortimer
Instructor: Miss Merlita O. Bation, Chemistry Department, Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan
email: [email protected] -or- [email protected]
web page: http://www.geocities.com/mob_chem
Consultation hours: Mon 9:30-10:30; Tue 1-5; Wed 1-5; Fri 1-4
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Course Outline
Chapter 1 Matter
Introduction to Chemistry
Impacts of Chemistry and Its Branches
Classification of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
The Nuclear Atom, The Periodic Table
Properties and Changes: Physical and Chemical
Atoms, Molecules and Ions
Nomenclature of Compounds
Chapter 2 Measurements and Moles
Measurements, Accuracy, and Precision
The SI System of Units
Significant Figures and Doing Calculations
Unit Conversion
The Mole Concept and Calculations: Molar Mass and Mass Percentages
Empirical and Molecular Formula Determination
Chapter 3 Chemical Reactions
Chemical Equation and Types of Chemical Reactions
Balancing Simple Chemical Equations
Precipitation Reactions
Neutralization Reactions
Redox Reactions
Chapter 4 Chemistry's Accounting: Reaction Stoichiometry
Mole-to-Mole Calculations
Mass-to-Mass Calculations
Limiting Reactant, Percentage Yield
Solutions: Concentration, Stoichiometry
Chapter 7 Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
Light and Matter: The Beginnings of Quantum Theory
Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom
Electron Configuration and the Periodic Table
Periodic Trends
Chapter 8 Chemical Bonds
Ionic and Metallic Bonding
Covalent Bonding and Lewis Structures
Intermolecular Forces (Chap 9)
Molecular Structure: VSEPR Model
Examinations: There are four major exams (Prelim, Midterm, Semifinal, and Final).
Examination permit must be presented to the proctor during these exams.
Quizzes: Quizzes will be given depending on the need and will be usually announced. Questions for the
quizzes are usually exercise questions to practice the concepts learned and will not be "objective
type". They may be held before or after the lecture or activity, so students are held responsible
to study and be prepared.
Assignments: Assignments or homework/problem sets are given with the intention of encouraging self-study
among students, not just to review their lecture notes but also to pursue some skills not readily
acquired during class hours, e.g. doing stoichiometric calculations or balancing chem equations.
Output of assignments will be collected and will merit 10% of the lecture grade. Assignments are
usually taken from the textbook, so students are obliged to have their own copy by purchase or
rental. Some assignments will be discussed during review or problem-solving sessions.
Web-based Materials: In addition to lecture notes and textbook, the following are available via the web: problem
sets, basic skill tutorials, sample exams, simulations. These can be found at the website
specified by the textbook authors (see above) and other webpage addresses that will be
given by the instructor. Clarifications and short-tutorial consultations may be called to the
instructor's attention thru email (address given above) provided that the student will give
his/her complete identification.
Other Activities: Depending on the availability of facilities, some class periods may be spent in the AVR for other
instructional modes like video-showing or powerpoint presentations or multi-media activities.
Class Decorum: Students are expected to be present in all class periods. Allowed number of absences will be
accounted according to school policy for current semester. Tardiness is not also tolerated.
Taking of lecture notes is an integrated function of every student as well as studying and
participating in class.
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