CHEM 1220 - General Chemistry II

1. demonstrate an understanding of material properties of solids including crystal types, band theory and electronic structures of solids and the structure of polymers;
2. demonstrate a knowledge of the nature and properties of solutions and colloids in terms of solubility, concentration, electrolytic properties and particle size;
3. predict reaction outcomes based on chemical equilibrium and LeChatlier’s  Principle;
4. demonstrate an understanding of the properties of acids and bases including pH, buffers, acid and base equilibria in weak acids and bases and acid-base equilibrium constants;
5. predict reactions using thermodynamic principles including the mathematical calculations of the energy involved in a chemical transformation;
6. demonstrate an understanding of the rate of a reaction including:
   1. the factors that influence that rate
   2. the calculation of the rate constants for a given reaction
   3. the meaning of reaction “order”;
7. demonstrate an understanding of oxidation reduction reactions in terms of electron transfer;
8. explain the electrical nature of reactions and electrochemical cells in terms of redox reactions;
9. describe the nature of radioactivity in terms of
   1. the atomic nucleus,
   2. nuclear decay and decay reactions
   3. production of radioactive isotopes
   4. the use of radioactivity in nuclear medicine;
10. Optional topics that may be introduced:  a basic knowledge of the structure and properties of organic compounds including polymers and the relationship between organic chemistry and biochemistry; metal/non-metal chemistry; chelation chemistry, etc.

For the laboratory component of this course: Students will demonstrate laboratory proficiency in the following areas:

a. awareness of safety requirements in a general chemistry laboratory setting and the location and operation of safety equipment;

b. safe handling, use and disposal of chemicals in the laboratory setting, particularly flammable solvents and acids and bases;

c. proper use and handling of laboratory equipment;

d. relating classroom concepts to a laboratory setting;

e. carrying out specific laboratory techniques both independently and as utilized in a chemistry laboratory including but not limited to:

1. making basic measurements both accurately and precisely

2. studying colligative properties of solutions

3. a study of chemical equilibria

4. a study of the properties and reactions of acids, bases and buffers

5. a study of reaction rates

6. thermodynamics applied to chemical systems

7. electrochemistry

8. qualitative analysis (identifying unknowns)

f. collect and interpret data  in the laboratory including the analysis of data for error factors.

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