GENERAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

(2 unit lecture, 4:15-5:05 TTh, )

General Information

Textbook:                 Chemistry, The Central Science

By: Brown, Lemay and Bursten, 9^th edition

Instructor:                ­­­­­­_______________________________________                                                                            Chemistry Department, 5^th floor, SC Building

                                    Xavier University- Ateneo de Cagayan

                                    Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City

                                    E-mail: _______________________

Website:______________________

Residence Hours:  _______________________________________________

                                    Class-related concerns may be consulted via e-mail(see address above)

Course Outline:

	Topic/s	Date	Activities
	Orientation on House Rules How to Pass Chemistry?	Nov 9	Orientation
Chapter 1: Matter and Measurement	The Study of Chemistry Classification and Properties of Matter	Nov 14	Discussion
	Units of Measurement Uncertainty in Measurements Dimensional Analysis	Nov 16	Discussion Boardwork
	Elements, Compounds and MIxtures	Nov 21	Film Showing
Chapter 2: Atoms, Molecules and Ions	The Atomic Theory of Matter The Discovery of the Atomic Structure	Nov 23	Discussion
	Chapter 1 and some of Chapter 2	Nov 28	Prelim Exam
	Atomic Weights The Periodic Table	Dec 5	Discussion
	Molecules and Molecular Compounds Ions and Ionic Compounds	Dec 7	Discussion
	Naming Inorganic Compounds	Dec 12	Discussion Oral Recitation
Chapter 3: Stoichiometry: Calculations with Chemical Formulas and Equations	Chemical Equations Some Simple Patterns of Chemical Reactivity	Dec 14	Discussion
	Formula Weights	Jan 4	Discussion Boardwork
	The Mole	Jan 9	Discussion/Boardwork
	Emperical Formulas from Analyses	Jan 11	Discussion/Boardwork
	Review	Jan 16,18	Discussion
	Chapters 1& 2 and some of Chapter 3	Jan 22-27	Midterm Exam
	Quantitative Information from Balanced Equations	Jan 30	Discussion/ Boardwork
	Limiting Reactants	Feb 1	Discussion / Boardwork
		Feb 6	Film Showing
Chapter 4: Aqueous Reactons and Solution Stoichiometry	General Properties of Aqueous Solutions Precipitation Reactions Acid-Base Reactions Redox Reactions	Feb 8	Discussion
	Chapter 3 and some of Chapter 4	Feb 13	Semi-final Exam
	Concentrations of Solutions	Feb 15	Discussion
	Solution Stoichiometry	Feb 20	Discussion
Chapter 6: Electronic Structure of Atoms	Introduction to Atomic Structure: Electromagnetic Radiation Quantum Mechanical Model of an Atom	Feb 22	Discussion/ Boardwork
Chapter 8: Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding	Electron Configuration and the Periodic Table	Feb 27	Discussion/ Boardwork
	Chemical Bonding: Ionic, Metallic and Covalent Bonds Lewis Structures	Feb 1	Discussion
Chapter 9: Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories	Resonance Structures Exceptions to the Octet Rule	Mar 1,6	Discussion/ Boardwork
	Molecular Shapes The VSEPR Model Review	Mar 8,13	Discussion
	All Topics	Mar 14-20	Final Exam

Changes in the schedule will be announced by the instructor

Grading System:

Lecture:           Midterm Period Grade = [PE + ME + (Chap Exams, Quizzes, Assignments, etc.)]/3

Final Period Grade = [SFE + FE + (Chap Exams, Quizzes, Assignments, etc.)]/3

Overall:            Midterm Period Grade = (2/3)*Lec Grade + (1/3)*Lab Grade

Final Period Grade = (2/3)*Lec Grade + (1/3)*Lab Grade

Final Grade = (2/3)*Final Period Grade + (1/3)*Midterm Grade

94 and above             A 90-93                                                      A- 84-89                                                      B 80-83                                                      B- 76-79                                                      C 70-75                                                      D Below 70                    F

 

Examinations:                              There are four major exams (Prelim, Midterm, Semifinal, and Final).

Quizzes &Assignments:        

Quizzes will be given depending on the need and will be usually announced. Questions for quizzes are usually exercise questions / applications to practice the concepts learned but will sometimes be “objective” type. They may be held before or after the lecture or activity, so students are held responsible to study and be prepared.

Assignments or homework/problem sets are given with the intention of encouraging self-study among students, not just to review their lecture notes but also to pursue some skills development not readily acquired during class hours, e.g. performing calculations or balancing chemical equations. Assignments are usually taken from the textbook, so students are obliged to have their own copy by purchase or they can borrow.

Web-based Materials:             

 In addition to lecture notes and textbook, the following are available via the web: problem sets, basic skill tutorials, sample exams, simulations. These can be found in the website specified by the textbook authors (see above) and other webpage addresses that will be given by the instructor. Clarifications and short tutorial-consultations may be called to the instructor’s attention thru email (address given above) provided that the student will give his/her complete identification.

Other Activities:        

Depending on the availability of facilities, some class periods may be spent in the AVR for other instructional modes like video-showing or PowerPoint presentations or multi-media activities.

Class Decorum:                     

Students are expected to be present in all class periods. Allowed number of absences will be accounted according to school policy for the current semester. Tardiness is not also tolerated. Taking of lecture notes is an integrated function of every student as well as studying and participating in class.