Spring 2023 - CHEM 121 D200
General Chemistry and Laboratory I (4)
Class Number: 6907
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey -
Exam Times + Location:
Mar 1, 2023
Wed, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
SurreyApr 20, 2023
Thu, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Surrey
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Instructor:
James Zhou
jhz@sfu.ca
1 778 782-5793
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Prerequisites:
Chemistry 12 with a minimum grade of C, or CHEM 109 or 111 with a minimum grade of C-.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Atomic and molecular structure; chemical bonding; thermochemistry; elements; periodic table; gases liquids, solids, and solutions. This course includes a laboratory component. Students with credit for CHEM 120 or 125 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
COURSE DETAILS:
3 lecture hours/week; 1 tutorial hour/week; 4 lab hours on alternate weeks
Lecture Topics:
| Introduction | ||
| Atoms, Molecules, and Ions | Ch. 2 | |
| Stoichiometry | Ch. 3 | |
| Chemical Reactions | Ch. 4 | |
| Gases | Ch. 5 | |
| Thermochemistry | Ch. 9 | |
| Midterm Exam | ||
| Atomic Theory | Ch. 12 | |
| Bonding Concepts | Ch. 13 | |
| Covalent Bonding Orbitals | Ch. 14 | |
| Liquids and Solids | Ch. 16 | |
| Solutions | Ch. 17 |
Laboratory Experiments:
| Exp. 1 | Introduction: Chemical Reactions and Equations I (first week of classes all students must attend) | |
| Exp. 2 | Chemical Reactions and Equations II: Sequence of Copper Reactions | |
| Exp. 3 | Analysis of Complex Salt of Iron | |
| Exp. 4 | The Molar Volume of a Gas | |
| Exp. 5 | Thermochemistry: Use of Hess' Law | |
| Exp. 6 | Evaporation and Vapour Pressure | |
| Exp. 7 | Colligative Properties: Freezing Point Depression |
Grading
- Quizzes 10%
- LONCAPA Problem Sets & Participation 10%
- Laboratory 20%
- Midterm 20%
- Final Exam 40%
REQUIREMENTS:
Students must pass both the lecture and laboratory components individually to obtain a passing grade in Chem 121.
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
- Scientific calculator: SHARP EL-510RN
- Lab coat and safety glasses/goggles
Notes:
Lab coats and safety glasses/goggles are mandatory for all Chemistry labs.The tuition for this course includes an $11 fee for the laboratory manual.
REQUIRED READING:
Steven S. Zumdahl & Donald J. DeCoste. Chemical Principles. 8th Edition. 2015. Publisher: Brooks/Cole.
Lab manuals will be distributed during the first laboratory session.
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
A grade of C- or better is required for all prerequisite courses.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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