Southwestern College

Spring 2015
Chem 200: This course is the first semester of the one year sequence of college general chemistry for science,
engineering and pre-professional majors like medicine and dentistry. The class consists of three hours of
lecture and six hours of lab each week for a total of five units.
Pre-requisites: Chem 170 or equivalent; Math 65 or Math 70 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the
Southwestern College Mathematics Assessment or equivalent. It is further assumed that the student can read,
write and understand English at a technical level equal to that found in the texts for the course.
Recommended Preparation: Math 101 or 121 or Math 244 and RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as
determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent
Lecture Instructor: David Hecht
Office:
Room 331B
Office hours: TTh 8:30-11:00 rm 331B or by Appointment
Phone:
421-6700 ext 5461, voice mail
eMail:
dhecht@swccd.edu , kbrinton@swccd.edu
Lecture:
MWF 10:00- 11:50 Room 332
Lab Instructor:
Karen Brinton, Ph.D.
Office hours:
By appointment
Voicemail:
421-6700 ext XXXX, voice mail
eMail:
kbrinton@swccd.edu
Lab:
MW 11:00-1:50 Room 331 (section 01)
MW 2:00- 4:50 Room 333 (section 03)
Texts:

Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change Edition 6e by Martin Silberberg
(McGraw Hill). Note: older editions are acceptable, please check with me!
Experiments: 1 Lab packet for Chemistry 200

Required supplies: 1 Bound laboratory notebook (dual page) , simple, non-graphing scientific calculator,
USB flash drive, approved safety goggles or glasses, soap, towel, matches, nitrile gloves
& Lab Coat (at least 3/4 body length; cloth)
Important Dates:

Last day to add: February 4

Last day to drop/no grade: February 8
Last day to drop/W grade: April 17
Final Exam: Friday May 22 (10:30-12:30)

While the instructor may drop a student for non-attendance, it is still the student's responsibility to take care of
any administrative paperwork to insure a drop has been recorded.
Enrollment: Students must be in attendance the first 15 minutes of the first lab in order to guarantee
enrollment in the class unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor.
Attendance: Students are expected to attend every class meeting in which they are registered. In case of
absence, it is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor. After the add period of the term,
instructors may drop a student from the class if the students total hours of absence for any reason exceed twice
the number of hours the class meets per week (based on semester length classes). It is the students
responsibility to drop their class in a timely manner should they stop attending. Students who fail to drop class
in a timely manner risk earning a failing grade in the class.
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Excessive Tardiness: A student is considered tardy if they are not present and seated at the beginning of the class
session. A tardy becomes an absence if the student misses greater than 15 minutes at the beginning or end of the class
session.
Instructors may drop a student for excessive tardiness. Excessive tardiness is defined as arriving late to class or
required class activity more than three times after the first two weeks of the semester or the first week of a fast track or
summer session. If the instructor intends to drop the student after the third tardiness, the instructor shall warn the student
verbally or in writing. Following the warning, the instructor may drop a student from class upon the next instance of
tardiness.
Grading: In order to pass this course you must have a passing grade in both lecture and lab (60% or better). Your grade
will be based on the following:
Lecture exams (three exams)
Final exam (cumulative)
Laboratory:
Pre-lab assignments and Quizzes (10%)
Lab Notebooks, Post-lab Assignments and Lab Reports (20%)

45%
25%
30%

The overall grade will be based on 90% an A, 80-89% a B, 70-79% a C, and 60-69% a D. All work
must be shown on all assignments. NO work = NO credit. Only simple, non-graphing scientific calculators will be
allowed for tests and quizzes!
Laboratory: All safety regulations are strictly enforced in the laboratory. Violation of the rules will constitute grounds
for removal from the class. APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES & LAB COATS as well as CLOSE-TOED SHOES
MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES IN THE LAB. EATING OR DRINKING DURING LAB IS PROHIBITED.
Students must come to class on time, equipped and prepared. Prelabs will be collected at the beginning of each class.

Failure to complete and turn in the appropriate prelab at the beginning of lab as well as failure to prepare
your lab notebook will result in removal from class with 0 points assigned! Failure to attend the lab prep
will also result in removal from class with 0 points assigned!.
Prelabs and Lab reports must be received by beginning of class or it will result in ZERO points for the assignment.
Lab Reports & Lab Notebooks Experimental data must be written DIRECTLY INTO LABORATORY
NOTEBOOKS. Failure to do so will result in a score of ZERO for the assignment. All pages on lab notebooks must be
signed and dated as well as signed & dated by a witness. All blank areas and pages must be crossed out and
initialed/dated. Carbon copies of ALL RELEVANT lab notebook pages are due with each lab including formal reports.
Formal lab reports must be typed including equations and tables of data as well as graphs for analyses. Hand written
data/equations will result in lost points. Spectra or other experimental output may be attached as supplements. All formal
lab reports must include Title, Investigators Name(s), Abstract, Introduction, Materials & Protocols, Results &
Calculations (including observations, data in tables, equations & formulas, calculations, graphs, etc.), discussion &
Conclusion as well as a Bibliography/References sections.
Make-ups/Lates: There are NO make-ups on exams, labs, or quizzes unless arrangements have been made ahead of
time. All work is due at the beginning of the class with lab reports turned in generally one week after the lab has been
completed. Labs not turned in at the beginning of the class are late and may NOT be turned in late and 0 points will be
awarded. Although homework is not collected, it is highly recommended that you do all of the assigned problems to be
successful in this course. Quizzes may or may not be announced and given in lecture and/or lab. Quizzes and exams may
include homework problems. All work turned in for this class must be identified by both your name and the section
number at the top right hand comer of the first page.

Lab Fees: It is your responsibility to check out of your lab locker no later than the scheduled locker check-out date on
your class syllabus/tentative schedule; even if you drop the class. You will be provided a locker with a specified set of
glassware and equipment to use during the semester. It is expected that you will return the locker in the condition you
found it - clean and complete as well as to remove your personal belongings. Failure to check out by the deadline

and/or loss or breakage of your locker materials will result in

An academic hold placed in your record. This hold will not allow you to:
o View grades
o Register for classes and/or make changes in your class schedule
o Request transcripts
You being assessed a minimum of $20 lab fee.

To check out of your locker before or by the deadline noted below, please contact stockroom personnel to
schedule an appointment by
Coming to Chemistry Stockroom, Room 330
Or calling at (619) 421-6700 ext 5294
Or email: Rosana or Maria at rpedroza@swccd.edu or mbernal@swccd.edu
DEADLINE FOR LOCKER CHECK-OUT IS

May 18, 2015

Academic Integrity: Southwestern College students are expected to adhere to the fundamental values of
honesty, trustworthiness, fairness, and respect for the learning process at all times in their academic endeavors.
Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, lying, stealing, submitting
others work as ones own, or permitting anyone else to do the same. Academic dishonesty of any type by a
student provides grounds for disciplinary action by the instructor or college. In written work, no material may
be copied from another without proper quotation marks, footnotes, or appropriate documentation. A violation
of academic integrity may result in a zero grade and/or removal from the class.
Disabilities: Southwestern College recommends that students with disabilities discuss academic
accommodations with their professors during the first two weeks of class so that appropriate accommodations
can be made. An alternate form of this syllabus and other class handouts are available upon request. Please
contact Disability Support Services for further assistance: 619-482-6512, dss@swccd.edu..
Academic Success Center Referral: To further your success, reinforce concepts, and achieve the stated
learning objectives for this course, I refer you to the Academic Success Center learning assistance services.
Upon request for tutorial services, you will be automatically enrolled in NC 3: Supervised Tutoring, a free
noncredit course that does not appear on your transcripts. Services are located in the ASC (420), the Writing
Center (420D), the Reading Center (420), Math Center (426), the Library/LRC Interdisciplinary Tutoring Lab,
MESA, specialized on-campus School tutoring labs, the Higher Education Center, and the San Ysidro
Education Center. Online learning materials and Online Writing Lab (OWL) are available at
www.swccd.edu/~asc.
Tutorial Services: To further your success, reinforce concepts, and achieve the stated learning objectives for
this course, you are referred to the Academic Success Center (420) learning assistance services. You will be
automatically enrolled in NC 3: Supervised Tutoring, a free noncredit course that does not appear on your
transcripts. The MESA Center, located in Room 396 provides, free tutoring for all transfer-level math and
science courses. The tutorial services at Southwestern will serve you best if you attend regularly.
Classroom Conduct: Anyone engaged in behavior deemed by the instructor to hinder either the teaching or
learning processes will receive a warning. Excessive and/or disruptive use of electronic devices, including (but
not limited to) mobile phones, tablets, pagers, personal computers, or mp3 players, will result in a warning
from the instructor. Failure to heed any warning may result in the students removal from class. As noted in
the required course materials, only simple, non-graphing scientific calculators will be allowed on quizzes and
exams.
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Course Topics:
Methods of chemistry, formulas and equations, chemical calculations,
States of matter, periodic law, atomic structure and chemical bonding,
Gases, thermochemistry, equilibrium, and acids and bases.
Laboratory stresses quantitative methods, including gravimetric analysis and titrimetry,
use of instrumentation, including spectrophotometers, pH meters, multimeters, and error analysis.
For complete course objectives and outline see: swccd.edu/~mse/PhysicalScience/Chemistry
Learning Student Objectives:
1. Student will demonstrate and apply an acquisition of a chemical vocabulary.
2. Student will describe and apply the methods of science, including approaches to gathering both qualitative
and quantitative information and the correct reporting of data.
3. Student will demonstrate and apply knowledge of nomenclature and formula writing; by writing, balancing
and interpreting chemical equations.
4. Student will analyze and solve stoichiometric problems, including those involving gases and solutions.
5. Student will analyze reactions to predict precipitates, balance redox reactions, and recognize and balance
acid/base reactions.
6. Student will calculate and solve heat problems using heats of formation, Hess's Law, and calorimetry.
7. Student will define and apply the principal laws governing the behavior of gases, explaining the
assumptions and limitation of those laws and calculate various quantities using these laws.
8. Student will identify and analyze the essential features of atomic structure, including the historical evidence
that led to the current understanding of those features, and relate the structure to the periodic table.
9. Student will analyze and describe an electron in an atom using quantum numbers and use Molecular
Orbital Theory to describe an electron in a diatomic molecule.
10. Student will draw and interpret Lewis diagrams and compare alternate theories of chemical bonding.
11. Student will analyze and correlate molecular models with their two- and three-dimensional representations,
discussing how molecular geometry influences chemical properties.
12. Student will analyze and solve problems in general equilibria and acid-base equilibria, and use Le
Chtlier's Principle to predict a shift in equilibria.
13. Student will analyze and solve mathematical problems relating to systems in equilibrium.
14. Student will identify and describe acids and bases according to Arrhenius, Brnsted-Lowry, and Lewis
theories.
15. Student will measure and calculate the pH of aqueous solutions of acids, bases, salts, or combinations of
these.
16. Student will demonstrate and apply operations involving the use of such equipment as balances, pipets,
burets, and filtering apparatus, spectrophotometers, pH meters, and multimeters.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1). Clearly explain qualitative chemical concepts and trends. Describe, explain, and model chemical and
physical processes at the molecular level in order to explain macroscopic properties.
2). Perform laboratory techniques correctly using appropriate safety procedures. Analyze the results of
laboratory experiments, evaluate sources of error, synthesize this information, and express it clearly in written
laboratory reports.
3). Solve quantitative chemistry problems and demonstrate reasoning clearly and completely. Integrate
multiple ideas in the problem solving process. Check results to make sure they are physically reasonable.
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Recommended Silberberg Problems (6th edition)

Success in this class is directly related to your commitment to completing and understanding the following
problems. These problems will not be collected, but theres a very good chance that similar problems will
appear on exams. Answers to select problems are in the back of the textbook. Please ask if you have any
questions especially during office hours- Ill be happy to go over any problem with you.
Chapter 1
1,3,4,6,7,9,14,16,19,20,21,23,24,26,28,30,31,34,35,36,39,41,42,44,46,48,50,51,52,54,58,60,63,64,66,67,68,70,71,72,
73,74,75,77,79,80,82,85,86

Chapter 2
4,9,12,14,15,17,18,20,22,24,26,29,30,33,35,36,39,40,42,44,45,48,49,52,58,63,66,70,73,74,80,88,90,92,94,96,97,
100,102,104,106,108,110,114,115,117,120,122,124,125,126,127,128,132,135,136,141,144

Chapter 3
2,7,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,23,25,27,28,34,38,40,42,44,47,53,54,56,58,59,66,68,70,72,74,76,80,82,84,86,88,90,92,93,
97,98,99,101,103,105,107,109,112,116,119,124,125,128,138

Chapter 4
5,10,14,16,18,20,22,23,28,29,31,33,35,37,39,41,45,47,49,51,53,56,58,66,68,74,78,79,80,81,87,89,91,95,97,101,
103,104,109,112,115,116,126,132,133,134,137,141

Chapter 21
10,12,14,16,21,137

Chapter 5
1,6,8,10,11,12,20,22,24,26,28,30,33,39,41,43,45,47,49,51,53,55,57,59,60,64,65,68,69,71,73,75,78,80,83,88,90,92,95,
100,104,128,130,139

Chapter 6
1,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,17,18,21,22,24,26,28,2935,37,39,41,43,46,47,48,51,52,54,56,58,60,
31,33,36,37,39,41,43,45,48,49,51,54,56,65,66,67,69,75,77,79,81,82,84,93,98,100,103

Chapter 7
2,5,7,9,10,11,12,13,15,16,20,23,24,25,27,31,34,39,40,41,43,48,49,51,53,55,57,59,64,71,72,81,83,85,86,88,90,93

Chapter 8
1,3,5,6,9,11,13,21,22,23,25,27,29,31,33,35,36,37,41,43,46,48,53,55,57,59,69,71,73,75,77,79,81,83,85,87,89,91,94,97,
100,101,102

Chapter 9
1,2,3,4,6,8,10,12,14,17,18,19,20,22,26,28,30,31,33,35,39,41,45,47,50,53,56,58,60,62,64,66,68,73,75,80,81,83,86,88,90

Chapter 10
1,3,4,5,7,8,9,11,12,13,15,17,19,21,23,25,26,27,28,29,31,34,36,3839,40,42,44,55,57,59,61,62,64,70,75,77,86

Chapter 11
1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,20,21,23,30,32,33,34,36,40,42,44,46,48,52

Chapter 17
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12,14,16,18,20,23,25,26,27,29,31,33,35,37,41,43,45,47,49,51,53,55,59,62,63,65,67,69,71,73,76,7
8,80,83,87,93,99,100,103,105

Chapter 18
2,4,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,22,23,25,27,29,31,33,36,37,41,43,44,45,47,49,51,53,55,57,59,63,65,67,69,71,73,75,77,79,81,83,
86,88,90,92,94,98

Week 1

Week 2

Tentative Schedule: Chem 200

Date:
Topics/Labs
W
1/21
1.1-1.3 Scientific Method, Matter & Energy
Lab
Safety; Lab Notebooks & Reports and Check In
F
1/23
1.4-1.6 Dimensional Analysis, Measurements
M

1/26
Lab
1/28
Lab
1/30

1.4-1.6 Measurements & Errors

Introduction to Lab Techniques
2.1-4 Atomic Theory
Lab 2 Statistical Analysis of Density Data
2.5-6 Atomic Structure, Mass & Periodic Table

2/2

Lab
2/4
Lab
2/6

2.7-9 Compounds & Nomenclature

Lab 3. Excel Statistical Analysis
Lab Notebook and Report Workshop
2.7-9 Compounds & Nomenclature
Computer Workshop
3.1-3 Moles, %Composition,Empirical formulas

2/9

3.3-4 Balancing and Stoichiometry

Lab
2/11
Lab

Lab 4: Gravimetric Analysis

3.4 %Yield, Limiting Reagents
Lab 4: Gravimetric Analysis

2/18
Lab
2/20

Review
Exam #1 Ch. 1, 2, 3.1-2
3.5-6 Solution Stoichiometry

2/23

4.1-2 Solns & Net ionic eqns

Lab
2/25
Lab
2/27

Lab 15: Measuring Avogadros Constant

4.3-4 Acid Base & Precip Rxns
Lab 6: Cu Transformation
4.5-7, 21.1 Redox Titrations

3/2
Lab
3/4
Lab
3/6

5.1-3 Gas Laws

Lab 6: Cu Transformation
5.4 Gas Stoichiometry
Lab 5: Molecular Wt. of a Gas
5.5 Kinetic Molecular Theory
5.5-6 Kinetic Molecular Theory, Real Gas

3/9
Lab
3/11

Lab
3/13

Lab 12: Enthalpy of Hydration

6.3 Calorimetry

3/16
Lab
3/18

6.3 Calorimetry
Lab 12: Enthalpy of Hydration
6.4-6 Stoichiometry & Hesss Law

Lab
3/20

Lab 7: Synth. Of Potassium Complex

7.1-3 Waves & Spectroscopy

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5

Week 6

W
F
Week 7

M
W
F

Week 8

Week 9

Spring 2015
Assignment Due:

Lab 2 Notebook & Pre-lab Questions

Lab 2&3 Report and Post-Lab Questions

Lab 4 Notebook & Pre-lab questions

Lab 4 Report and Post-Lab Questions

Lab 15 Notebook & Pre-lab Questions
Lab 6 Notebook & Pre-lab Questions

Lab 15 Report and Post-Lab Questions

Lab 5 Notebook & Pre-lab Questions

6.1-2 Thermodynamics

Lab 6 Report and Post-Lab Questions

Lab 12 Notebook & Pre-lab questions

Lab 5 Report and Post-Lab Questions

Lab 7 Notebook & Pre-lab Questions

Week 10

Tentative Schedule: Chem 200

Date:
Topics/Labs
M
3/23
7.4 Quantum Mechanics & Electron Structure

Lab
3/25
Lab
3/27

Lab 8: Analysis of Oxalate

Review
Exam #2 Ch. 4,5,6 & 21.1
7.4 Quantum Mechanics & Electron Structure

4/6
Lab
4/8
Lab
4/10

8.1-2 Electronic Configurations

Lab 9: % H2O
Lab 10: Beers Law
8.1-2 Periodic Table
Lab 11: Analysis of Iron
8.3-4 Ions & Periodic Trends

4/13
Lab
4/15
Lab
4/17

8.3-4 Ions & Periodic Trends

Labs 7-11: Iron Lab Calculations
9.1-3 Bonding
Labs 7-11: Iron Lab Report Workshop
9.1-3 Bonding

4/20
Lab
4/22

9.4 Bond Energies

Lab 13. Electronic Structure of Atoms
9.5-6 Electronegativity & Bonding

Lab
4/24

Lab 14: Intro. to Material Science

10.1 Lewis Dot & Resonance Structures

4/27
Lab
4/29

10.2-3 VSEPR & Shapes

Lab 16: Molecular Models
10.2-3 VSEPR & Shapes

Lab
5/1

Lab 16: Molecular Models

11.1-2 Valence Bond Theory

5/4
Lab
5/6
Lab
5/8

11.3 Molecular orbital Theory

Lab 17: Intro. Equilibrium
17.1-5 Equilibrium
Lab 17: Intro. Equilibrium/CHECKOUT!
18.1-5 Acids & Bases

5/11
Lab
5/13
Lab
5/15

Review
Exam #3 Ch. 7,8,9,10,11
18.6-9 Acids & Bases
Equilibrium & Acid Base Problems
18.6-9 Acids & Bases

5/18
Lab
5/20

Review
Review
Review

Lab

Review

5/22

Final Exam: 10:30-12:30am

Spring 2015
Assignment Due:
Lab 12 Report and Post-Lab Questions
Lab 8 Notebook & Pre-lab Questions

Spring Break!
Week 11

W
F
Week 12

M
W
F

Week 13

Week 14

Week 15

M
W
F

Week 16

M
W
F

Week 17

M
W

Lab 9 Notebook & Pre-lab Questions

Lab 10 Notebook & Pre-lab Questions
Lab 11 Notebook & Pre-lab Questions

Lab 13 Notebook & Pre-lab Questions

Labs 7,8,9,10 &11 Postlab & Report
Lab 14 Notebook & Pre-lab Questions

Lab 13 Informal Report & Postlab

Lab 14 Informal Report & Postlab

Lab 16: Turn in yellow pages

Lab 17 Notebook & Pre-lab Questions

Lab 17 Protocol & Notebook

Lab 17 Postlab & Report