chem 100 - general inorganic chemistry (laboratory)(2)

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UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS FACULTY OF PHARMACY

SYLLABUS FOR GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY FIRST SEMESTER AY 2012-2013

COURSE TITLE: General Chemistry Laboratory

COURSE NUMBER: CHEM 100 for BS Medical Technology

COURSE DESCRIPTION: A concept and theory based lecture component of General Chemistry that deals with the essential concepts of

matter, its properties and chemical behavior in relation to their atomic structure. Emphasis is on analysis of chemical reactions that will enhance students problem solving and critical thinking skills significant to their future professional practice and ultimately to environmental and societal welfare.

COURSE CREDIT: 2 units CONTACT HOURS: 6 laboratory hours per week PREREQUISITE: None PLACEMENT: First Year, First Semester GENERAL OBJECTIVES: 1. Develop proper laboratory skills, techniques and discipline in basic chemistry;

2. Enhance observation and manipulative skills; 3. Demonstrate skills in solving problems in chemistry using the scientific method; 4. Demonstrate scientific values and desirable attitudes such as honesty, patience, cooperation, critical judgment

and resourcefulness. ACTIVITIES, EXPERIMENTS AND SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

First (Monthly) Grading Period

Specific Objectives Topic Time

allotted (hrs)

Teaching Strategies

Skills Values Evaluation/ Assessment

Review of basic concepts of

General Laboratory Orientation

12

Exercises and

Differentiation Critical thinking

Accuracy Innovativeness

Cleanliness

quizzes pre-lab and

post-lab

2

measurement Laboratory Safety Formula Writing and Naming Numbers and Calculations

discussions Analytical Logical thinking Efficiency

assignments data sheet

Determine accurately and precisely the measurements of given samples using different measuring instruments

Report properly the data gathered from measurement

Derive values of some physical properties of the sample from base measurements

Experiment 1. Numbers and Measurements

SI Units

Conversion of Unit Measurement

Accuracy versus Precision 6

Exercises

and discussions


Analytical


Cleanliness Logical thinking

Efficiency

quizzes pre-lab and

post-lab assignments data sheet

Separate components of mixtures using different resolution techniques

Perform resolution techniques with good laboratory practice

Identify components present in a given mixture

Experiment 2. Separation of Components of Mixtures

Filtration

Distillation

Chromatography 6 Exercises

and discussions


Analytical



Efficiency

quizzes pre-lab and


Recognize similarities in properties of elements

Classify elements according to their properties

Understand how elements are arranged in the periodic table

Experiment 3. Periodic Properties of the Elements

Reactions of Metals

Reactions of Halogens 6

Exercises and

discussions


Analytical



Efficiency

quizzes pre-lab and


3 hrs. lab MONTHLY EXAMINATION

3

Second (Preliminary) Grading Period


allotted (hrs)

Teaching Strategies


Recognize and describe non-

electrolytes, strong electrolytes

and weak electrolytes based on

the conductivity of the

compounds

Show how the nature of solute

and solvent affects solubility

Establish the polarity of the

compounds based on solubility

Determine the type of chemical

bonds of the representative

compounds based on

conductivity and solubility

Experiment 4. Determination

of Chemical Bonds Based on

Physical Properties

Ionic and Covalent Bonds Polar and Non-polar

Covalent Bonds Strong, Weak and Non-

electrolytes Conductivity Solubility

3

Exercises and

discussions


Analytical



Efficiency

quizzes pre-lab and


Predict the products of chemical reactions

Balance chemical equations.

Experiment 5. Lewis Structures and Molecular Geometry

Combination, Decompostion, Single-Replacement, & Double Replacement Reactions

6

Exercises

and discussions


Analytical



Efficiency

quizzes pre-lab and


Distinguish between physical change and chemical change

Observe the effect of heat on some solids

Experiment 6. Intermolecular Forces

Classifying matter as to properties and changes

3

Exercises

and discussions


Analytical



Efficiency

quizzes pre-lab and


4

Establish the relationship between the volume and pressure of a confined gas at constant temperature

Establish the relationship between the volume and temperature of a confined gas at constant pressure

Establish the relationship between the volume, pressure and temperature of a gas

Experiment 7. Gas Laws

Boyles Law Charles Law

Combined Gas Law

6

Exercises

and discussions


Analytical



Efficiency

quizzes pre-lab and


3 hrs. lab PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

Final Grading Period


allotted (hrs)

Teaching Strategies


Determine the mole and mass relationships involved in the chemical reaction between sodium carbonate and hydrochloric acid

Apply the concept of stoichiometry in determining limiting and excess reagents in the given chemical reaction

Calculate the percentage yield of the product in the given chemical reaction

Experiment 8. Stoichiometry

Limiting and Excess Reagents

Percent Yield

3

Exercises

and discussions


Analytical



Efficiency

quizzes pre-lab and


Distinguish and describe

oxidation-reduction,

precipitation and acid-base

reactions

Experiment 9. Reactions in Aqueous Solution

Acid-Base Reactions

Precipitation Reactions

Oxidation-Reduction Reactions

6

Exercises

and discussions


Analytical



Efficiency

quizzes pre-lab and


5

Illustrate reactions in aqueous

solutions by writing formula unit

equations, total ionic equations

and net ionic equations

Recognize redox reactions and

identify oxidizing and reducing

agents

Balance redox reaction

Balancing of REDOX reactions

Show how solutions are prepared from solid and liquid substances

Demonstrate the use of a burette and the technique of titration

Determine the percent purity of a substance in a sample

Experiment 10. Percent Purity of Baking Soda

Preparation of Solutions

Titration

Standardization

Analysis

6

Exercises

and discussions


Analytical



Efficiency

quizzes pre-lab and


Differentiate between electrolytic and electrochemical cells.

Construct and use a rechargeable battery.

Demonstrate copper plating on a coin surface.

Experiment 11. Uses of Electrical Energy

Electrolysis

Electrochemical Cell

Rechargeable Battery

Electroplating

6

Exercises

and discussions


Analytical



Efficiency

quizzes pre-lab and


Measure the heat capacity of a coffee-cup calorimeter.

Determine the heat of reaction between an acid and a base.

Determine the heat of solution of two solids.

Differentiate endothermic from exothermic reactions.

Experiment 12. Heat Flow and Calorimetry

Heat Capacity

Heat of Reaction

Heat of Solution

6

Exercises

and discussions


Analytical



Efficiency

quizzes pre-lab and


3 hrs. lab FINAL EXAMINATION

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GRADING SYSTEM

The performance of the student in the laboratory is evaluated in terms of the following:: 10% data sheets and post-lab questions, 40% quizzes, 40% departmentalized long examination and 10% practical exam for the first grading period; 10% data sheets and post-lab questions, 40% quizzes, 40% departmentalized long examination and 10% lab performance for the second grading period and the final grading periods.

COURSE REFERENCES Basic readings: Zumdahl,S.S., S.A. Zumdahl. 2012. Chemistry An Atoms First Approach. Australia: Thomson Brooks/Cole. Extended Readings: Whitten, K.W., R.E. Davis, M.L. Peck, G.G. Stanley. 2010. Chemistry. 9

th Ed. Australia: Thomson Brooks/Cole.

Chang, R. 2008. General Chemistry: The Essential Concepts, 5th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc.

McMurry, John E. 2010. General Chemistry: Atoms First. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall

Web-based: http://www.cengage.com/OWL

Instructional Media: Power point presentations

PREPARED BY: Erlinda T. Nuguid, Gardee T. Pea, Ma. Teresa R. Suratos, Librado Santiago, Irene D. Liu, Ruel Valerio R. de Grano, Maria

Salvacion A. Esmalla,

Date revised: April 2, 2012 APPROVED BY: Prof. Priscilla M. Torres, Ph.D. Dean

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