Course Outline for Chemistry 1B
General College Chemistry II

Effective: Fall 2016
SLO Rev: 01/24/2017
Catalog Description:

CHEM 1B - General College Chemistry II

5.00 Units

Continuation of Chemistry 1A. Chemical energetics and equilibria, solutions and ionic equilibria, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, kinetics, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry, and the chemistry of family groups of the periodic table. Laboratory emphasizes quantitative techniques, including instrumentation, and qualitative analysis.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1A.
1905.00 - Chemistry, General
Letter Grade Only
Type Units Inside of Class Hours Outside of Class Hours Total Student Learning Hours
Lecture 3.00 54.00 108.00 162.00
Laboratory 2.00 108.00 0.00 108.00
Total 5.00 162.00 108.00 270.00
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. solve problems involving gas phase equilibria;
  2. determine the extent of acid-base, precipitation and complex equilibria;
  3. interpret reactions in terms of Arrhenus, Bronsted-Lowry and Lewis acid-base theory;
  4. predict whether oxidation-reduction reactions will occur and set up voltaic and electrolytic cells;
  5. describe factors that affect the rate of chemical reactions and match mechanism with reaction rates;
  6. describe current models for the bonding of coordination compounds;
  7. perform problems involving complex ion equilibria;
  8. describe changes that occur in the nucleus of atoms;
  9. identify organic compounds and simple isomers;
  10. analyze properties of family groups of the periodic table in terms of chemical principles;
  11. perform titrimetric experiments
  12. measure pH with the use of pH meter or indicators;
  13. perform quantitative laboratory experiments in an accurate and precise manner;
  14. perform qualitative analysis of anions and cations in the laboratory;
  15. collect and analyze scientific data, using statistical and graphical methods;
  16. use a visible spectrophotometer;
  17. perform laboratory experiments in an efficient, safe, and purposeful manner.
Course Content:

Course Content (Lecture):

  1. Solutions and colligative properties
  2. Principles of equilibrium; molecular equilibria
  3. Acid-base theory
  4. Acid-base, precipitation and complex equilibria
  5. Electrochemistry
  6. Coordination chemistry
  7. Kinetics
  8. Nuclear chemistry
  9. Organic chemistry
  10. Descriptive chemistry of the elements


Course Content (Laboratory):

  1. Techniques:
    1. Determination of a freezing point depression
    2. Use of spectroscopy to find equilibrium constant
    3. Volumetric precipitation titration to find Ksp
    4. Acid-base titration with indicator
    5. Potentiometric titration of a weak acid 
    6. Determination of the empirical formula of a coordination compound including synthesis, purification, collection, gravimetric analysis and spectroscopic analysis
    7. Paper chromatography for metal ions
    8. Qualitative analysis of anions and cations
    9. Determination of a rate law and activation energy for a chemical reaction
    10. Determination of the half life of a radioactive isotope.
    11. Determination of cell voltages in voltaic cells
    12. Use of Microsoft Excel software to plot graphs and find equations of straight lines. 
    13. Use of LabQuest for computer-assisted data collection and analysis
  2. Laboratory safety
Methods of Instruction:
  1. Lecture/Discussion
  2. Laboratory
  3. Demonstration/Exercise
  4. Distance Education
  5. Models, periodic tables, films, overlays
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
  1. Read the chapter on Chemical Kinetics and 1) Work the sample problems in the chapter 2) Work 20 problems selected by the instructor from the problems at the end of the chapter
  2. After completing the experiment on the Iodine Clock Reaction, use the data to determine the rate law and rate constant for the reaction. Then use spreadsheet software to plot the natural logarithm of the rate constants at different temperatures vs. the inverse temperatures. From the slope of the line, determine the energy of activation for the reaction.
  1. Home Work
  2. Quizzes
  3. A minimum of 12 written laboratory reports based on departmentally approved experiments and graded on criteria that may include the following 1) Description of experimental procedures 2) Completeness of data collected 3) Quality of data collected 4) Computational precision and accuracy 5) Accuracy and precision of experimental laboratory results 6) Proper use of symbolic notation 7) Quality of analysis of scientific principles explored 8) Quality of narrative explanations and reasoning 9) Representation of data in tables or diagrams
  4. Exams/Tests
  5. Final Examination
  6. Oral Presentation
  7. Written assignments that encourage critical thinking and writing skills
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. (Critical Thinking) Analyze experimental data and explain chemical processes at the molecular level.
  2. (Communication) Communicate chemical concepts, understand definitions, and interpret experimental results
  3. (Development of the Whole Person) Recognize and appreciate the impact of the scientific principles of chemistry in day-to-day life.
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. Zumdahl and Zumdahl (2013). Chemistry (9th). Cengage.
  • Safety goggles approved for Chemistry Laboratory
  • Scientific calculator
  • Laboratory coat/apron
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
Continuation of Chemistry 1A. Chemical energetics and equilibria, solutions and ionic equilibria, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, kinetics, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry, and the chemistry of family groups of the periodic table. Laboratory emphasizes quantitative techniques, including instrumentation, and qualitative analysis.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1A.
Discipline:
Chemistry*