CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry

Spring 2006 Semester

(Required)

2006-2008 Catalog Data:  

       CHEM 1411: 

General Chemistry. Credit 4.  Mathematics based  review of chemical laws and theory for science, engineering and pre-professional majors.

Prerequisite: High school chemistry or CHEM 1375 with  grade of  "C" or better ; and MATH 1314 or two years of high school algebra and SAT math scores of 500 or better. 

Textbook:          Chemistry, The Central Science by Brown, LeMay & Bursten, 10^th ed.

                                                2006 (Prentice Hall)

Coordinator:                    Dr. Kenneth L. Dorris

Course Objectives:                   Preparation for CHEM 1412

            Chapters:

                  1.      Introduction & Appendix A:  Mathematical Operations

                  2.      Atoms, Molecules, and Ions

                  3.      Stoichiometry:  calculations with Chemical Formulas and Equations

                  4.      Aqueous Reactions and Solutions Stoichiometry

                  5.      Thermochemistry

                  6.      Electronic Structure of Atoms

                  7.      Periodic Properties of the Elements

                  8.      Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding

                  9.      Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories   

Laboratory Manual:                  Chem 1411 Laboratory Manual.  Lamar University.  Neidig / Spencer /

                                                Gillette / Griswold.  Brooks / Cole Laboratory Series

            Experiments:

                  1.      Safety Briefing and review of Lab Handbook

                  2.      Measuring the volume of liquids

                  3.      Identifying a liquid using Physical Properties

                  4.      Empirical Formula of an Oxide

                  5.      Writing and balancing Chemical Equations

                  6.      Observing Signs of Chemical Reactions

                  7.      Balancing Oxidation-Reduction Equations

                  8.      pH, Acids and Bases

                  9.      Standardizing a Sodium Hydroxide Solution

                 10.     Titrating the Acetic Acid in Vinegar

                 11.     Estimating a Heat of Neutralization

                 12.     Lewis Structures

Schedule:      Three 50-minute or two 75-minute lectures per week.  Three one-hour exams and 2 ½ hour comprehensive final.  Grade based entirely on Four Exams and Laboratory.