Summer 2018 - CHEM 121 D200

General Chemistry and Laboratory I (4)

Class Number: 1334

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Surrey

    May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
    Surrey

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Jun 26, 2018
    Tue, 6:00–7:50 p.m.
    Surrey

    Aug 13, 2018
    Mon, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    BC high school chemistry 12 or CHEM 109 or CHEM 111.

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 may not count both CHEM 120 and 121 for 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%

NOTES:

Labs begin in the first week of classes with a mandatory check-in. Students that do not attend laboratory in the first week of classes risk losing their place in the course.

REQUIREMENTS:

Students must pass both the lecture and laboratory components individually to obtain a passing grade in Chem 121.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

  • i-Clicker
  • 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.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

A grade of C- or better is required for all prerequisite courses.

Registrar Notes:

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