CHEM 111BC CRN 24079

Spring 2023 Syllabus

General Chemistry II (5 units)

Cypress College Chemistry Department SEM Division

Instructor: Phyllis Mays-Larson email: [email protected] phone: 714-484-8926

CLASS MEETING DAYS/TIME Lecture: Room SEM 310 Monday: 12:45pm - 1:35pm Wednesday: 12:45pm - 2:50pm Problem Solving: Room SEM 310 Monday 1:45 - 2:50pm

Laboratory: Room SEM 317 Tuesday: 3:00pm - 5:25pm Thursday: 3:00pm - 5:25pm





What's inside

Course Objectives Student Learning Outcomes

Course Description Required Materials Web Enhanced Course Communication Attendance & Participation Assignments & Grading How to get the grade you want Formal Lab Reports Campus Resources & Policies Course Weekly Overview

Contact me during Student Hours Room SEM 148 Mon: 11:00am - 12:30pm Tue: 11:00am - 12:00pm Wed: 11:00am - 12:30am Thur: 10:30am - 12:00pm Welcome to Chem111B. I am super excited to teach this course. I hope you will enjoy it as well. I am an enthusiastic instructor who fell in love with Chemistry as a high school student and didn't look back. Like many students, my educational path was long and rocky. I hope to show you that all things are possible as long as you stay focused and don't give up. I promise to support you in any way I can to achieve your educational goals. I'm looking forward to being your champion. A little about me - I'm married to a retired disabled Boeing painter who looks like Santa Claus. We have 2 dogs and 2 African Sulcata tortoises. We are avid gardeners, fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Los Angeles Chargers. Bolt Up! I love to cook meals that include vegetables from my garden, walking the dogs and the "fiber arts" (knitting and crochet).

Course Objectives Upon completion of the course the student will be able to: Write laboratory reports succinctly to 1.

demonstrate understanding of data, calculations and results

2.

Demonstrate knowledge of chemical kinetics

3.

Demonstrate knowledge of chemical equilibrium

4.

Demonstrate knowledge of acid/base chemistry

5.

Calculate and predict the solubility of sparingly soluble salts using the solubility product and the concept of complex equilibria

6.

Demonstrate understanding of enthalpy, entropy & free energy

7.

Demonstrate understanding of electrochemistry

8.

Demonstrate understanding of transition element chemistry

9.

Demonstrate knowledge of nuclear chemistry

Student Learning Outcomes

1.

Outcome: Given the experimental data, students will be able to understand the concept of chemical kinetics with 65% accuracy Assessment: During the lecture final exam, students will perform calculations with given data and students will be able to identify and complete the rate laws.

2.

Outcome: Given reversible condition, students will be able to understand the equilibrium state with 65% accuracy. Assessment: During the lecture final exam, students will predict the direction of equilibrium shift using Le Chatelier’s principle.

3.

Outcome: Students will understand proper chemistry laboratory techniques and safety with a 65% accuracy. Assessment: Students will be give a safety quiz to cover safety and laboratory technique questions will be embedded in the final exam.

CHEM 111BC - CRN 24079 General Chemistry I Spring 2023 - Jan 24th - May 18th

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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COURSE PREREQUISITE CHEM 111 A with a passing grade of “C” or better. (UC Credit Limitation/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC, C-ID: CHEM 120 S = CHEM 111AC + CHEM 111BC)

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This is the second semester of a twosemester sequence general chemistry course. This course covers kinetics, thermodynamics and equilibrium. Students explore the relationship between these subjects through the study of acid-base chemistry, solubility, electrochemistry and the chemistry of transition metals. Study of these systems highlights the connection between structure and function. In laboratory, students investigate these topics while developing techniques that support the careful collection and analysis of data. Written reports emphasize communicating the laboratory results while applying the course concepts.

Engineering Majors: Depending on the degree requirements of the school, chemistry is either required or strongly recommended for students studying engineering. Chemistry deepens understanding of science and math, which is useful for engineers who design buildings, goods and services that improve quality of life. Health related fields: Health care professionals must have a strong science background. Courses in chemistry provide an understanding of human physiology and the types of medications that can most effectively treat disease and other health conditions

Required Materials Lecture Textbook: General Chemistry I, (13th edition) by R. Chang, and J. Overby, 2019, McGraw-Hill Publisher. A Cypress College Custom edition, which contains chapters 13 - 23 from the full text is also available. You can purchase these hard bound texts or the eBook from the Cypress College bookstore Chang hard bound text only: ISBN: 9781265284602 - $70 net Chang eBook: ISBN: 9781266389139 - $57 ALEKS 360: Your instructor may require you to purchase and use ALEKS 360 for homework or quizzes. You may purchase either the access card alone (if you already have access to the textbook) or the access card + hardcopy book can be purchased through the Cypress College bookstore. ALEKS 360 Chang Access Card: ISBN: 9781265284961 - $80 net ALEKS 360 Chang w/ Looseleaf Combo: ISBN: 9781265274016 - $100 net You can also rent or purchase both the eBook as well as the direct ALEKS 360 purchase through the McGraw-Hill website: https://www.mheducation.com/highered/product/chemistry-changoverby/M9781259911156.html Recommend – click on "ALEKS from $90.00" option. This price includes the ebook + ALEKS 360. It’s your best option, financially speaking, if you do not currently have the textbook. Note: Any format is acceptable as long as a student has access to the textbook during the semester to read the chapter and study the end-ofthe-chapter sections and recommended problems.

Laboratory Textbook: The ACP Chem111B Cypress College for $68.75 is the Murov lab book. Composition book to write data in during laboratory experiments. LabArchives is an Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) that will be used in this course. The cost is $20.00

Total cost for the semester: (publisher) Chang ebook + ALEKS360 $90.00 + Murov lab book $68.75 + LabArchives $20.00 = $178.75

Total cost for the semester: (bookstore) Chang ebook + ALEKS360 $100.00 + Murov lab book $68.75 + LabArchives $20.00 = $188.75



Required Materials... more stuff Non-graphing Non-programmable Calculator : A scientific calculator which can perform exponential, logarithmic, power, square roots functions in addition to its arithmetic capabilities. Please know that students will not be allowed to use any type of programmable calculators, graphing calculators, cellular phones, PDAs, and calculator app of tablet/smart phones/computers, etc. during quizzes and exams. RECOMMENDED - TI-30x-IIS

Approved Safety Goggles for Chemistry Laboratory: Goggles must have protective shields on the side and at the bottom to protect student’s eyes from chemicals.

Tips for Success The consensus among universities is that for every hour spent in class, students should spend approximately 2-3 hours studying, per unit taken! Form a study group. Work the chapter examples as you read the chapter – don’t wait until later. Spend some time on the course every day. Tutors are available at the Math and Science Learning Center at no cost to students. Strive to understand, not memorize. This will take more time but will be worth it later on. Do not get behind, even if you have upcoming tests in other classes. Do each homework problem twice, three times if possible. These questions will often show up on quizzes and exams

Web Enhanced Course Canvas This course will require you to have a reliable internet connection and be able to access Cypress College’s Canvas website on a regular basis either on a smart phone, laptop, tablet, etc. You must be prepared to submit various items on Canvas in pdf, jpg, jpeg, txt, etc. formats. Lecture notes, practice problems and grades will be posted on Canvas and updated regularly.

Other computer stuff ALEKS 360 - Supplemental homework problems and units quizzes will be found on the ALEKS 360 website. These will be required for any exam re-do's. I may also use Phet simulations for additional practice. Lectures may be recorded on CypressZoom. A pdf reader will also be required.

Classroom/Laboratory Lecture is designed to present the fundamental concepts of chemistry, problem solving techniques, and sample problems. Laboratory is designed to learn the basic chemical techniques and strategies. The laboratory component is a major part of the course. Students must pass the laboratory section with a "C" in order to pass the course. The lab reports will be submitted through LabArchives, an Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN). Please use your school email address to sign up for LabArchives. You will be keeping an electronic laboratory notebook. Check out this link for a Student Perspective on LabArchives

Important Dates January 23, 2023(Mon) Start of Instruction for Spring 2023 February 5, 2023 (Sun) Last day to drop classes without a “W” grade February 17, 2023 (Fri) Lincoln Birthday Holiday - campus closed February 20, 2023 (Mon) Presidents Day Holiday – campus closed March 20 – 24, 2023 (Mon – Fri) Spring Recess ·March 31, 2023 (Fri) Cesar Chavez Holiday – campus closed April 23, 2023 (Sun) Last day to drop classes with a “W” grade May 15 – 18, 2023 (Mon-Thurs) Finals week May 20, 2023 (Sat) End of Fall 2022 Semester

Communication e-mail I value communication. I know that some students will struggle with this class. I remember my struggles, well. I know that life happens, and occasionally interferes with our educational plans. I hope you are comfortable enough with me to reach out to me with your concerns. Hopefully, together, we can figure out how to keep you on track. Email is the best way to contact me, either through the Canvas Inbox or through my campus email, [email protected]. Please be sure to sign your e-mails since your address may not adequately identify you. If I'm not teaching a class, I generally will respond to your e-mail within an hour after I receive it. If I do not respond to your email in 24 hours, please re-send it, or follow up with a message from Pronto. Any emails received after 9:00pm will be answered the following day.

Pronto The fastest way to reach me (and your classmates) is through the Canvas text message system called Pronto. This system will allow you to direct message me and/or your classmates. You can send video, copies of assignments that you have question about, start a conversation about a topic, anything you want. Log into Canvas, the click on home. You will see Pronto at the bottom of the menu bar. You will be directed to log into Pronto.

Attendance & Participation Attendance I value your attendance in this class. You will get the most out of this class by attending the class regularly, being on-time, and staying for the entire class meeting. If you are struggling to attend class, especially in the first couple of weeks, please email me. Please keep me informed if you are unable to attend class. Let's talk about it. If you can no longer attend class, for any reason, please be sure to drop through MyGateway.



Participation I value regular participation in the class. Students are encouraged to ask questions when they do not understand a concept and to give advice when they have a particularly good idea. If you wish to participate, students should raise their hands. I encourage discussion, but discourage disruptive or unproductive conversation. I encourage all students to participate and stay engaged in the conversation. Although points are not specifically allotted for it, participation may have an influence on your final evaluation of the course.

Assignments & Grading All submitted assignments must be accompanied by the student’s first and last name (not initials) on the top of the front the first page. All writing must be able to be easily read or minimal credit will be given. The students final grade will be based on their understanding of the course materials and their performance in the following categories in the lecture and the laboratory. Grades: 71% from Exams + 25% from Lab

Relative Grade Distribution Category 

Frequency 

Point (each) 

Total Points 

% of grade 

Lecture Exams 

4

100

400

47%

Lecture Final Exam 

1

200

200

24%

Lecture / Lab Safety Quiz

2

20

40

5%

Laboratory Experiments 

15 drop 1

15

210

25%

850

100%

Total 

Grading Scale A = 90.0 - 100.0 % B = 80.0 - 90.0 % C = 70.0 - 80.0 % D = 50.0 - 70.0 % F = below 50.0 % To achieve these grades, be sure you do not have more than 3 unexcused absences from lecture and lab and that you pass the lab portion of the class with a "C" or higher!

YOU CAN DO IT!



Late Work You may turn in any assignment up to one week beyond the due date. You will be docked 10% per 24 hours. If there is something unavoidable that arises which prevents you from meeting the due dates for any assignment, contact me by email or visit me during student hours and lets discuss it. There are No make-up labs since the experiments are cleaned up to prepare for the following week's experiment. However, your lowest lab score will be dropped.

Grading category description Category

Description

Lecture Exams

Four exams will be given this semester. Each exam will consist of a combination of multiple choice, short answer, and word problems. Each exam will cover two chapters and each chapter is worth 50 points. You will have an the opportunity to retake any chapter for higher grades. You can discuss with me which chapter you’d like to retake. In this class, we emphasize that mistakes are how we learn. So you can make mistakes, learn from them and demonstrate your better understanding of the material. Lecture exams will be on Wednesdays.

Quizzes

There will be one lab safety quiz (12 pts), one Gen Chem I Review quiz on Canvas to test your understanding of the fundamentals required for success in the course during the first two weeks of the semester. You will have multiple attempts to achieve your best score on these quizzes. There are 15 physical labs that we will complete. Each experiment will be worth 15 points total. The lowest Laboratory Experiment score will be dropped. There are NO make-up labs since the experiments are cleaned up to prepare for the following week. However, your lowest lab score will be dropped.

Laboratory

Prelabs are to be completed in LabArchives before coming to lecture, which includes prelab questions, purpose and procedure. It is important to understand the lab BEFORE you start performing the lab. Laboratory Goggles must be worn at all times while chemicals are used in the lab. You must wear closed-toe and closed-heel shoes to lab and your legs and shoulders must be covered. You will not be permitted to perform the experiment if you are wearing improper shoes or clothing. Food and beverages are not permitted in the laboratory.

Lecture Final

The Final Exam is cumulative and will scheduled to be on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. The final exam will be in two parts. Part A is multiple choice. Part B is problem solving.

See me!

Make a commitment to study chemistry every day!

Attend EVERY Lecture

Read the book

I am an important resource for you in the class. If you are struggling with the material, studying or with figuring out your future, I am here to help! Email me or come visit me at student hours or before or after class.

Read the book

How to get the grade you want!

WORK DILIGENTLY ON THE HOMEWORK, DO NOT FALL BEHIND, AND PLEASE EMAIL YOUR CLASSMATES OR MYSELF WHEN YOU NEED HELP!

Think molecules!

Do not spend more than about 15-20 minutes on any one problem

Go to the LRC!

Form study groups

Cypress College Library has an excellent Learning Resource Center (LRC) with Chem 111B tutors. You can get free 30-minute sessions with several Chem 111B tutors available at various hours.

Practice Problems / Re-do Ticket ALEKS 360 The key to your success in this course is practice. The more problems you complete and master is directly proportional to your understanding of the course concepts. We will complete problems in class to guide you, but the practice must come from your desire to do your best in this course. You should want to complete as many problems as you can, more than once, to gain mastery. I highly recommend that you complete all problems in the Chapter Problem Sets found in Canvas. In addition to these, please log into ALEKS 360. You will have unlimited attempts to solve approximately 25 homework questions per chapter. You will have access to the eBook, a message center, examples, explanations and guided solutions to help you. Exam re-do ticket: To prove that you are prepared to retake a Chapter Exam and demonstrate your understanding of the material, you must present a ticket for each chapter exam you would like to retake. You will find the chapter tickets on ALEKS 360. You are required to answer 10 questions with 80% or better to re-take an exam. The questions on the ticket are randomly selected from the homework questions for each chapter. The tickets must be completed by 11:59pm the day before the Exam re-do day (Wednesday's). No ticket = no exam re-do.

Note: You will not earn points for completing any homework problems or exam re-do tickets.

Formal Lab Reports For each formal laboratory experiment from Murov: All PDF’s must be uploaded to ELN before you submit the assignment, no PDF’s will be accepted via an attachment to the instructor’s email Prelab Questions: Please be sure to answer these before lecture starts the day of the experiment. Procedure: As the name implies, this is the section where you write out the procedures for your experiment. It is important to be as detailed as possible and to breakdown each step so that your audience can understand the steps you took and why you took them. Use figures and diagrams to help as you see fit. If your experiment spans multiple days make sure you keep track of the date and time that you are starting and stopping. Record any observations you make while carrying out the procedures and include the date and time. Introduction: This is an explanation of the theory of the experiment including relevant equations, chemical reactions, brief mention of instrumentation and necessary graphs. This must be in your own words and not cut and pasted from an internet source. Should be between 150 and 175 words. No step by step procedure belongs here. No details of the procedure, i.e. how many grams, milliliters used belongs here. Results & Discussion: This is the section where you include all collected data, figures and graphs, and statistical analysis. This is where you summarize and interpret all observations made during the course of your experiment. It is best to keep your data organized into a table or attached as a spreadsheet. Answer all the” Results and Discussion” questions from your Murov lab manual here. Conclusions/Summary: Use this section to interpret the results of your experiment. What conclusions can you draw from the data you collected and the statistical analysis you performed? Include figures as necessary and make reference to any observations you made during the course of your experiment. Refer back to your hypothesis, do the results reject or support your predictions? Were you able to evaluate the specific aims of your experiment?

Campus Recources & Policies I value academic honesty. Collaboration is good, but copying is not. I want every student to learn the concepts and that starts with you trying, making mistakes, learning from your mistakes, then making progress. You can read more about Cypress College's Academic Honesty Policy which we will follow in this class. Any student who does not adhere to these policies will trigger a report and follow up with the Cypress College Charger Assessment Team (ChAT). I value a safe environment for all students in our class. Please treat one another with respect. Cypress College has a sexual harassment and discrimination policy that helps keep our learning environment safe and equitable. Student Wellness: Some students may experience stressors that can impact academic experience and personal well-being. These stressors may include challenges related to mental health, identities, finances, etc. If you experience concerns, please let me know so that I can assist you. If I cannot help, I can complete a well-being support request to Cypress College's Charger Assessment Team (ChAT) who will provide you with support and resources. If you have personal concerns that you prefer not to share with me, Cypress College offers many resources including physical and mental health support at the Health Center (714-484-7361). Please always know that your success and well-being are my priority. Mental Health Counseling. Taking care of your mental health is incredibly important. If you find that you are struggling, please take advantage of the free resources the campus has available to you. Cypress College Health Center. Special Needs: I have made every effort to make this course accessible to all students. If you encounter a problem accessing anything in this course or require an academic adjustment based on the impact of a disability, please contact Disability Support Services (DSS) at 714.484.7104 or email [email protected]. Feel free to visit them when on campus. You will find their very friendly staff in CCCPLX 100. For students who have already been determined eligible for DSS services please make sure DSS contacts me directly at the beginning of the semester and at least one week prior to the verified and identified need. If you have any other special needs for accessibility or any other issues, (including, but not limited to, medical issues, physical/mental difficulties, pregnancy), please discuss this with me soon as possible so that appropriate accommodations can be made in timely manner. Laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots: If you need access to a Chromebook or a Wi-Fi hotspot to engage in your classes, the Library and Learning Resource Center may have some available in the F2022 semester. Basic Needs: Any student who is facing challenges meeting their basic needs is urged to contact Student Resources. Here you will find links to the Cypress College Food Bank, Emergency Services, help with domestic and sexual violence, Veteran’s, and LGBTQ+ resources. Always remember that help is available.

Weekly Overview The instructor reserves the right to change the following topics, assignments, and due dates if necessary. Check the course announcements weekly for any such changes.

Week 1 Jan 23 - Jan 27 Lecture: Chapter 13: Chemical Kinetics Laboratory: Chem 111A review, laboratory reports, laboratory notebooks: LabArchives: ELN, using canvas, /Safety quiz

Week 2 jan 30 - feb 3 Lecture: Chapter 13: Chemical Kinetics Laboratory: How to use spectrophotometers, preview of exp 27 Rates and Mechanisms of Reactions, check in to lockers, chemical kinetics practice worksheets

Week 3 feb 6 - feb 10 Lecture: Chapter 19: Nuclear Chemistry Laboratory: Exp 27 Rates and Mechanisms of Reactions- Murov

Method 1

Week 4 feb 13 - feb 17 Lecture: ·Chapter 14 Chemical Equilibrium Laboratory: Murov: Exp 27 Rates and Mechanisms of Reactions Method 2

Week 5 feb 20 - feb 24 Lecture: Chapter 14: Chemical Equilibrium Laboratory: Murov: Exp 21 Acids and Bases: Reactions and Standardizations :Murov Standardization of Base NaOH ( Procedure B: 1. B to prepare base) Acid Base Titrations – Vernier in labarchives Exam 1 - Chapters 13 & 19

Week 6 feb 27 - mar 3 Lecture: Chapter 15: Acids and Bases Laboratory: ·Murov:Exp 21 Acids and Bases: Reactions and Standardizations :Murov Standardization of Base NaOH ( Procedure B: 1. B to prepare base) Exp 22: Acids and Bases

Week 7 mar 6 - mar 10 Lecture: Chapter 15: Acids and Bases Laboratory: Exp 22: Acids and Bases (continued) Murov:Exp 23: Acids and Bases pH, pKa measurements; Exam 1 Re-do (13/19)

Week 8 mar 13 - mar 17 Lecture: Chapter 16: Acid-Base Equilibria Laboratory: Exp 24A Acids and Bases carbonate analysis: Murov ** this is only in the Cypress College edition of Murov

Spring Break Week 9 mar 27 - mar 31 Lecture: Chapter 16: Acid-Base Equilibria Laboratory: Exp 24 Equilibrium: Solubility Product Exp 25 Equilibrium: Determination of Keq: Murov (Part A, B & C)** Exam 2 Chapter 14 & 15

Week 10 apr 3 - apr 7 Lecture: Chapter 16: Acid-Base Equilibria Laboratory: Exp 24 Equilibrium: Solubility Product Exp 25 Equilibrium: Determination of Keq: Murov (Part A, B & C)**

Week 11 apr 10 - apr 14 Lecture: Chapter 17: Entropy, Free Energy and Equilibrium Laboratory: Murov 28, Synthesis of Copper (II) Glycinate, Exp 29 Standardization of Thiosulfate, Exp 30 Analysis of Bleach & Copper (II) Glycinate Exam 2 re-do (Ch 14 /15)

Week 12 apr 17 - apr 21 Lecture: Chapter 17: Entropy, Free Energy and Equilibrium Laboratory: Murov 28, Synthesis of Copper (II) Glycinate, Exp 29 Standardization of Thiosulfate, Exp 30 Analysis of Bleach & Copper (II) Glycinate

Week 13 apr 24 - apr 28 Lecture: Chapter 18: Electrochemistry Laboratory: Exp 31 Redox Reactions:Murov Exam 3 - Chapters 16 & 17

Week 14 may 1 - may 5 Lecture: Chapter 18: Electrochemistry Laboratory: Exp 32 Electrochem Exam 3 Re-do (16 / 17)

Week 15 may 8 - may 12 Lecture: Chapters 21/22/23 - Transition Metals Chemistry and Coordination Compounds Laboratory: Introduction to Carbon Compounds: labarchives: will need model kits *** Exam 4 - Chapters 18 & 23

Week 16 may 15 - may 19 Lecture: Exam 4 Re-do Final Exam Review Cumulative Final Exam Part A Laboratory: Locker check out Cumulative Final Exam Part B

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