General Chemistry (Chem 140)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This chemistry course will begin your college-level investigation into the chemical sciences. We will cover topics, such as atomic theory, nomenclature (chemical naming), solutions, chemical reactions, stoichiometry (keeping track of elements during a chemical reaction), thermochemistry (heat generating reactions), chemical bonding, gas behavior, and molecular structure. The lecture portion of the course will follow the textbook subjects and uses practical applications and examples to illustrate these chemical principles. In the lab portion of the course you will have a hands-on experience applying the chemical principles to a real chemical problem. Chemistry is an exciting field with many job opportunities. It is our hope that you will enjoy the subject matter, see the relationship between chemistry to all aspects of our lives, and gain an appreciation for the interdisciplinary nature and relevance of chemistry.
Lecture
Textbook content
- Change 12th Edition, Chapter 1-12 Index
- Summary
- Chapter 1 - Chemistry: The Study of Change
- Chapter 2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
- Chapter 3 - Mass Relationships in Chemical Reactions
- Chapter 4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solutions
- Chapter 5 - Gases
- Chapter 6 - Thermochemistry
- Chapter 7 - Quantum Theory and the Electronic Structure of Atoms
- Chapter 8 - Periodic Relationships Among the Elements
- Chapter 9 - Chemical Bonding I: Basics Concepts
- Chapter 10 - Chemical bonding II: Molecular Geometry and Hybridization of Atomic Orbitals
- Summary
Lecture Demonstrations, Worksheets, and Resources
Chapter 1
- Handout/Lab: The Scientific Method
- Demonstration: Float-Sink Density Demonstration
- Demonstration: Bowling Ball
Chapter 2
Periodic Table
- Exam Cover page
Chemical Reactions Worksheets
Chapter 3
- Nomenclature
[Table 2.4]
Chemical Reactions, Rxn Practice Quiz
Thermochemistry Worksheets
Electronic Structure Worksheets
Laboratory
Lab 0 (Day 1)
- 1) General Chemistry Laboratory Introduction +Safety Rules
- 2) Monmouth College Laboratory Rules (as a separate document)
- 3) Check-in Sheets
- 4) Activity (Choose one)
- 5) WebAssign access confirmation and Introduction (see course syllabus for "Class Key")
Lab 1
Lab 2
Lab 3/4
Lab 5
Lab 6
Lab 7
Lab 8
Lab 9
Lab 10
Lab 11
Demonstration List
Chapter 1
a) Elements and Compounds -- Plastics
- -using the molecular modeling kits build ethane (C2H6) -->convert to ethene (C2H4) and hydrogen gas (H2) --> then polyethylene (PE) -[C2H4]n-
b) Scientific Method
c) numerical/dimensional analysis
d) sig figs