Chemistry 51.1 AGC

GENERAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

(2-unit lecture)

MW 4:00 – 4:50 pm  A501

General Information

Textbook:                Chemistry, The Central Science

                                by: Brown, Lemay and Bursten, 9^th edition

Instructor:                Mr. Higinio R. Barros, Jr.

                               Chemistry Department, 5^th floor, SC Building

                               Xavier University- Ateneo de Cagayan

                               Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City

                               E-mail: gino_bschem@yahoo.com 

                                           hbarros@xu.edu.ph

                               Webpage: http://ginobarros.tripod.com

Residence Hours:    MWF 1:00 – 4:00 pm ; TTh 10:30 am – 12:00 nn

                              Class-related concerns may be consulted via e-mail (see address above)

Course Outline:

	Topic/s	Date	Activities
	Orientation on House Rules How to Pass Chemistry?	Jun 13	Orientation
Chapter 1: Matter and Measurement	The Study of Chemistry Classification and Properties of Matter	Jun 18	Discussion
	Elements, Compounds and Mixtures	Jun 20 (AVR 3)	Film Showing
	Units of Measurement Uncertainty in Measurements Dimensional Analysis	Jun 25 (AVR 5) Jun 27	Discussion Boardwork
Chapter 2: Atoms, Molecules and Ions	The Atomic Theory of Matter The Discovery of the Atomic Structure	July 2 (AVR 5)	Discussion
	Atomic Weights The Periodic Table	July 4	Discussion
	Chapter 1 and some of Chapter 2	July 9	Prelim Exam
	Molecules and Molecular Compounds Ions and Ionic Compounds	July 11 (AVR 2)	Discussion
	Naming Inorganic Compounds	July 16, 18	Discussion Oral Recitation
Chapter 3: Stoichiometry: Calculations with Chemical Formulas and Equations	Chemical Equations Some Simple Patterns of Chemical Reactivity	July 23 (AVR 3)	Discussion
	Formula Weights	July 25 (AVR 3)	Discussion/ Boardwork
	The Mole	July 30, Aug 1	Discussion/ Boardwork
	Chapters 1& 2 and some of Chapter 3	Aug 6 – 10	Midterm Exam
	Empirical Formulas from Analyses	Aug 13	Discussion/ Boardwork
	Quantitative Information from Balanced Equations	Aug 15, 20	Discussion/ Boardwork
	Limiting Reactants	Aug 22, 27	Discussion / Boardwork
Chapter 4: Aqueous Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry	General Properties of Aqueous Solutions Precipitation Reactions Acid-Base Reactions Redox Reactions	Aug 29 (AVR 2) Sept 3 (AVR 2) Sept 5	Discussion
	Chapter 3 and some of Chapter 4	Sept 10	Semi-final Exam
	Concentrations of Solutions	Sept 12, 17	Discussion
	Solution Stoichiometry	Sept 19 (AVR 3) Sept 24 (AVR 2)	Discussion
Chapter 6: Electronic Structure of Atoms	Introduction to Atomic Structure: Electromagnetic Radiation Quantum Mechanical Model of an Atom	Sept 26	Discussion/ Boardwork
Chapter 8: Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding	Electron Configuration and the Periodic Table	Oct 1	Discussion/ Boardwork
	Chemical Bonding: Ionic, Metallic and Covalent Bonds Lewis Structures		Discussion
Chapter 9: Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories	Resonance Structures Exceptions to the Octet Rule		Discussion/ Boardwork
	Molecular Shapes The VSEPR Model Review		Discussion
	All Topics	Oct 3 – 9	Final Exam

Changes in the schedule will be announced by the instructor

Grading System:

Lecture: Midterm Period Grade = [PE + ME + (Chap Exams, Quizzes, Assignments, etc.)]/3

Final Period Grade = [SFE + FE + (Chap Exams, Quizzes, Assignments, etc.)]/3

Overall:

Final Grade = (2/3)*Final Period Grade + (1/3)*Midterm Grade

Examinations:                     There are four major exams (Prelim, Midterm, Semifinal, and Final).

Quizzes &Assignments: 

Quizzes will be given depending on the need and will be usually announced. Questions for quizzes are usually exercise questions / applications to practice the concepts learned but will sometimes be “objective” type. They may be held before or after the lecture or activity, so students are held responsible to study and be prepared.

Assignments or homework/problem sets are given with the intention of encouraging self-study among students, not just to review their lecture notes but also to pursue some skills development not readily acquired during class hours, e.g. performing calculations or balancing chemical equations. Assignments are usually taken from the textbook, so students are obliged to have their own copy by purchase or they can borrow.

Web-based Materials:       

 In addition to lecture notes and textbook, the following are available via the web: problem sets, basic skill tutorials, sample exams, simulations. These can be found in the website specified by the textbook authors (see above) and other webpage addresses that will be given by the instructor. Clarifications and short tutorial-consultations may be called to the instructor’s attention thru email (address given above) provided that the student will give his/her complete identification.

Other Activities:

Depending on the availability of facilities, some class periods may be spent in the AVR for other instructional modes like video-showing or PowerPoint presentations or multi-media activities.

Class Decorum:                

Students are expected to be present in all class periods. Allowed number of absences will be accounted according to school policy for the current semester. Tardiness is not also tolerated. Taking of lecture notes is an integrated function of every student as well as studying and participating in class.