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8/31 |
Review of syllabus (i.e. understanding the course requirements and policies)
We will begin by covering Unit 1 pages 1 - 6 in your study guide.
READ ME!
Also take a look at the following text web site: click on the activities link from the chapter one menu. You should see aquaint yourself with the site layout and navigation. Also click through to the browser tuneup link and get the required downloads and plugins to take full advantage of the animations, living graphs, visualizations, etc. In other words, EXPLORE the site thoroughly.
In order to be ready for class on Wed., you should do the following on-line activities (from Chapter one): (a) Counting Significant Figures activity, (b) Significant Figures Calculations, and (c) Significant Figures activity.
Also, do the study guide practice problems on pp. 19 - 20).
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9/2 |
Continue Unit 1 pp. 6 - 20
Review of some simple rules for calculations.
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9/3 |
Discussion and demonstrations related to Unit 1 pp. 20 - 26.
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9/4 |
continue Unit 1 pp. 27 - 32 (including completion of Isotope table on p. 31-32)
If you'd like to see how you are doing so far, check out the key for Unit One (up to page 21).
also take a look at the first practice Quiz
finally, if you need some practice with routine conversion problems, you should
visit this site for some practice online.
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| WEEK 2 |
9/7 |
NO CLASS - LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Keep reading Unit 1 . . . try to comprehend and complete all material on pp. 33 - 49. Complete the problems on page 50.
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9/9 |
Guided Discovery 1 - Atomic Masses (see "Example: Average Atomic Masses" on p. 47) will be incorporated into a discussion of atomic theory (original version with modern revisions to the understanding of atoms).
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9/10 |
Class time will be spent on isotopes, the formation of compounds (molecular and ionic), and calculations related to compound stoichiometry (mass relationships in compounds)
Here is the key for Unit 1 pp 21 - 50 in your study guide.
Oh, and here is the KEY for the first practice quiz. Don't worry that the practice quiz and keys have dates of fall 2007. This just means we're covering content at a pace very similar to prior years (and thus I can use the same practice materials).
Finally, if you feel a desire to work on more problems try these from your text book -
Chapter 1: 52, 54, 60, 66, 70, 74, 80, 88, 96, 102
Chapter 2: 36, 38, 44, 50, 54, 58, 62, 64, 100, 106
You may also find it useful to look at the key concept summaries in your text:
Chapter 1: Appendix F (p A-21)
Chapter 2: Appendix F (p A-22)
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9/11 |
Quiz 1 - will cover all content covered IN CLASS so far . . . i.e. I decided to put off naming compounds and stuck with what I did last year. We'll do compound naming later which will give you more time to memorize (a) the rules for naming, (b) names of polyatomic ions, and (c) names of organic functional groups.
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| WEEK 3 |
9/14 |
Demonstrations of physical and chemical properties and changes along with some simple separation of mixtures (heterogeneous and homogeneous)
and distribution of graded quiz 1 (class average for fall 2008 was ~70%)
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9/16 |
continue mass relationships related to average atomic masses, average molar masses, and chemical formulas (examples will include a continuation of the Br2 guided discovery problem from the study guide and more on CoCl2•6H2O) . . . look at the study guide (pp. 43-47 top) and practice problems on the top of page 50
some web activities from your text:
Our "molecule" of the week (for weeks 1 - 3) will be the general group of compounds called alkanes. We'll discuss them in class but try to learn a bit more about these widely used compounds.
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9/17 |
Work on writing formulas and the naming of compounds [HINT: nomenclature requires memorization of rules - you should spend time each day reviewing nomenclature until it seems to become easy for you to name compounds] and an introduction to organic functional groups (pp. 32-43 in the study guide)
some web activities from your text web site (follow the links listed below by clicking on them AT THE TEXT WEB SITE):
- Naming Ionic Compounds activity
- Naming Polyatomic Ions activity 1
- Naming Polyatomic Ions activity 2
- Naming Polyatomic Ions activity 3
- Nonmetal Anions activity
- Polyatomic Ions activity
and to view some of the structures covered in your text (Chapters One and Two) visit:
Molecular structures from your text (USE Internet Explorer for this - the required plug-in is not available for Firefox) . . . use your mouse to rotate the structures in order to view them from different angles
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9/18 |
Chemical Reactions Review - Unit 1 pp. 50 - 70 . . . Read this section and work all problems prior to coming to class today. |
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| WEEK 4 |
9/21 |
Continuation of the discussion of reaction stoichiometry with a step-by-step examination of a limiting reactant problem along with a discussion of theoretical, actual, and percentage yield
Here is a Practice Exam 1 and
the the KEY.
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9/23 |
We will conclude with precipitation reactions and the use of molarity units to do stoichiometry calculations for reactions in aqueous solutions. This will include a discussion of differences in the dissolution processes of various species into water.
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9/24 |
EXAM 1 (covers Units 1) -You may arrive at 12:45 p.m. to start the exam - the exam will end at 1:55 p.m.
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9/25 |
Discuss acid-base reactions along the behavior of ionic species in water (pp. 57-67).
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| WEEK 5 |
9/28 |
Come prepared to finish reaction stoichiometry in solutions today. Read before coming to class!
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9/30 |
Finish redox reactions.
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10/1 |
Begin Unit 2 - Fundamentals of Atomic Structure: The Nucleus and Early Atomic Theory
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10/2 |
Molecules of the week are another group of compounds: alcohols (see section on functional groups in Unit One of the Study Guide).
Conclude Unit 2 - Fundamentals of Atomic Structure: The Nucleus and Early Atomic Theory
You should get plenty of practice with the use of molarity units to do stoichiometry calculations for reactions in aqueous solutions during our labs on Alum and Cu Recycling. We'll have a quiz next Thurs. on this topic.
For practice with molarity calcualtions along with writing and balancing reactions try these problems from Chapter 4 in your text book (beginning on p. 142): 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 44, 50, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 72, 74, 80, 84, if you need more than this just choose some other exercises with answers in the back of the book (or see me to borrow a different book, or shop around online for various pratice exams or quizzes at major university course sites).
Answers are given in the back of your text.
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| WEEK 6 |
10/5 |
begin Unit 3 - Fundamentals of Atomic Structure: Quantum Mechanics and the . . . .
Grab Practice Quiz 2 and give it a try. I'll post a key some time before the quiz.
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10/7 |
continue Unit 3 - Fundamentals of Atomic Structure: Quantum Mechanics and . . . .
the the re-REVISED KEY for practice quiz 2 (fixed typo in reaction on page one . . . and on page two).
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10/8 |
Quiz 2 on reactions in aqueous solutions . . . and . . .
conclude Unit 3 - Fundamentals of Atomic Structure: Quantum Mechanics and . . . .
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10/9 |
Begin Unit 4 - Fundamentals of Atomic Structure: Electrons in Atoms and the Periodic Table
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| WEEK 7 |
10/12 |
continue Unit 4 - Fundamentals of Atomic Structure: Electrons in Atoms and the Periodic Table
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10/14 |
continue Unit 4 - Fundamentals of Atomic Structure: Electrons in Atoms and the Periodic Table
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10/15 |
FALL BREAK - NO CLASS MEETING
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10/16 |
FALL BREAK - NO CLASS MEETING
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| WEEK 8 |
10/19 |
continue Unit 4 - Fundamentals of Atomic Structure: Electrons in Atoms and the Periodic Table
Here is Practice Quiz 3. The key will be posted by around midnight on Tuesday.
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10/21 |
Conclude Unit 4 - Fundamentals of Atomic Structure: Electrons in Atoms and the Periodic Table
Be prepared to discuss the guided discovery assignments that appear on pp 110-111 in your study guide.
Grab the KEY for Practice Quiz 3.
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10/22 |
Quiz 3Covers models of the atom, quantum numbers, and electron configurations
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10/23 |
begin Unit 5 - Bonding and Properties . . . .. with a focus on the nature of ionic bonding
Have a Happy Mole Day TODAY!!!!
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| WEEK 9 |
10/26 |
continuation of bonding with a discussion of Lewis Structures
Grab practice quiz 4 . . . the key will be posted late on Tuesday.
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10/28 |
Grab practice quiz 4 KEY . . . the key will be posted late on Tuesday.
conclusion of Lewis structures with an examination of organic compounds (revisit Unit One of your study guide).
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10/29 |
Quiz 4 Bonding and Lewis Structures
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10/30 |
Begin coverage of the 3-D shape of molecules (VSEPR) with an introduction to the concept of hybridization
Have a spooky Halloween!
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| WEEK 10 |
11/2 |
continue covering the shape of molecules with an emphasis on the hybridiazation of orbitals to accomodate / explain the bonding geometries observed for various molecules and ions.
Also, you can grab Practice Exam 2 to see what you can expect on the exam later in the week.
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11/4 |
Molecular Orbital Theory
Also, you can now get the Practice Exam 2 KEY to see how well you are getting the topics that will be on the exam on Thursday of this week.
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11/5 |
EXAM 2 is rescheduled: (the major part of the exam will occur on Friday of this week (see next entry). The balance of the exam will cover ONLY MO theory material and will take place in the first 20 minutes of class next Monday (see below).
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11/6 |
EXAM 2 - all content except MO Theory
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| WEEK 11 |
11/9 |
MO Portion of EXAM 2
Intro to Gas Laws - the Ideal Gas Law and its uses
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11/11 |
Gas mixtures and behavior of real gases
Grab practice quiz 5 . . . and the key.
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11/12 |
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11/13 |
Quiz 5 covers gas laws: (we'll look carefully at Exam 3 scheduling and most likely shift it later in Nov.)
Begin Liquids and Solids with a discussion of the forces present in condensed phases of matter
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| WEEK 12 |
11/16 |
Continue Liquids and Solids with a discussion of the forces present in condensed phases of matter
Here are the practice Exam 3 and the the KEY.
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11/18 |
Conclude Liquids and Solids with a discussion of the forces present in condensed phases of matter
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11/19 |
EXAM 3 (Covers Unit 7 on Gases AND Unit 8 on Liquids and Solids) -You may arrive at 12:45 p.m. to start the exam - the exam will end at 1:55 p.m.
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11/20 |
Begin a discussion of thermochemistry and thermodynamics
Continue calorimetry and begin discussion of finding enthalpies using other methods
Thermochemistry and thermodynamics continued - using tabulated values to find heat flows
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| WEEK 13 |
11/23 |
conclude Thermochemistry and Thermodynamics - the First Law
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11/24 |
CLASS MEETS - We are on a Thursday schedule
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11/25 |
NO CLASS - Thanksgiving Holiday
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11/26 |
NO CLASS - Thanksgiving Holiday
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11/27 |
NO CLASS - Thanksgiving Holiday
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| WEEK 14 |
11/30 |
Quiz 6 - covers the First Law of Thermo material
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12/2 |
begin Thermodynamics - the Second Law
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12/3 |
continue Thermodynamics - the Second Law
Grab practice quiz 6 . . . and . . .
grab the key for Practice Quiz 6.
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12/4 |
continue Thermodynamics - the Second Law
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| WEEK 15 |
12/7 |
Continue Themodynamics - the Second Law
Grab practice exam 4 . . . and . . .
grab the key for Practice Exam 4.
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12/9 |
conclude Thermodynamics - the Second Law
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12/10 |
EXAM 4 (covers Units 9 - 10 on Thermodynamics) -You may arrive at 12:45 p.m. to start the exam - the exam will end at 1:55 p.m.
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12/11 |
Semester wrap-up: combustion analysis and determinationn of empirical formulas (extra credit assignment will be reviewed in class and collected on Monday, 8 Dec. 2008).
Visit the chemical simulations website and click on the link to combusiton analysis. Once there, download the worksheet and complete the work listed below.
If your first name has an odd number of letters, do a combustion analysis of two compounds (one composed of only C and H and the other composed of C, H, and O).
If your first name has an even number of letters, do a combustion analysis of two compounds (one composed of only C and H and the other composed of C, H, and N).
Grab the final exam review sheet.
And here is the final exam memo that I handed out in class.
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| WEEK 16 |
12/14 |
Last Day of Class - Classes follow FRIDAY schedule
Collect extra credit assignment and review for final exam . . .
A special review session will be held on . . . (see below)
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12/? |
FINAL EXAM REVIEW: date, time, and location TBD. The key to the review is now posted.
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12/?? |
FINAL EXAM: date, time, and location TBD. The Final Exam is comprehensive
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