Chemical Principles Robin I. Taleb Coordinator Ahmad Kabbani Co-Coord.

MWF 10:00-10:50 am Nicol 210 11:00-11:50 am Nicol 211

CHM 201

CURRENT CATALOG DESCRIPTION [3-0, 3 cr.] Atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, mass spectrum, properties of gases, basic thermodynamics, kinetic theory, solids and liquids; solutions; ionic and chemical equilibrium in aqueous solutions. COURSE PREREQUISITE/COREQUISTE None INSTRUCTOR Name: Jomana Elaridi Email: jomana.aridi@lau.edu.lb Course Homepage: www.lau.edu.lb; School of Arts and Sciences ; Natural Science Office: Nicol Hall, Room 308e Office Hours: MWF 9:00-10:00 am; MF 2:00-3:30 pm

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of CHM 201, the student should be able to: CLO 1: Describe the chemical principles governing the interaction of atoms and molecules in the solid, liquid, solution, gaseous phase and kinetic theory. CLO 2: Apply the concept of the laws of thermodynamics, spontaneity, entropy and free energy to physical and chemical processes. CLO 3: Show a fundamental understanding of light, matter, orbitals, bonding and structure. CLO 4: Explain the chemical principle governing equilibrium reactions. CLO 5: Apply equations and concepts of chemical principles to address various problems in chemistry.

COURSE GRADING AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Exams (3 exams; 15%, 20% and 25%) Drop quizzes, participation, attendance Final Exam 60% 05% 35%

No MAKE-UP exams or quizzes

There will a three one hour and half exams given during the semester and a final examination (2 hours) to conclude the course. Tentative exam dates: Exam I, Sig Fig and Ch 3, 4 and 5 Exam II, Ch: 6, 7 and 8 Exam III, Ch: 9, 10, 12 and 13 Wed Oct 23, 2012; at 5:00 pm Fri Nov 15, 2012; at 5:00 pm Wed Jan 8, 2014; at 5:00 pm

Final Exam: 30% Ch 16 and 17 including subjective and multiple choice questions AND 70% all remaining chapters as multiple choice questions only. Comprehensive, includes all material assigned and covered in class. The registrars office will set the date, place and time for the exam. Note the deadlines to report possible scheduling conflicts. TEXTBOOK AND REFERENCES Textbook Chemical Principles, 7th Edition, by Zumdahl, Hughton Mifflin Company. References: 1. Chemical Principles, Atkins, P.W.; 2nd Ed., W. H. Freeman 2. Chemistry, Chang R.; 9th Ed., McGraw Hill Company

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MAJOR TOPICS COVERED IN THE COURSE AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

I. Significant Figures (1 session; 35 min) II. Stoichiometry (2 weeks, chapters 3 and 4) Atomic mass (mass spectrometry), molar mass, mole concept, Avogadros number, empirical formula versus molecular formula, percent composition by mass, stoichiometric calculation in reaction, limiting reactants , theoretical yields (percent yield), solution stoichiometry (acid/base, precipiation, redox). III. Gaseous State (1 and half weeks, chapter 5) Ideal gas law, equation of state, Boyles Law, Charles' law, Avogadros principle, Daltons Law, Kinetic molecular theory of gas, quantitative molecular model, root-mean-square velocity, distribution of molecular velocities, mean free path, intermolecular collision, real gas and Vander-Waals equation. IV. Chemical Equilibrium (1 week, chapter 6) Law of mass action , the equilibrium constant, Le Chateliers principle. V. Acid-Base Equilibrium (2 weeks, chapter 7 and 8) Nature of acid, strength of acid, pH scale, calculation of strong acid and base, weak acid and base, buffer solution (preparation of buffer, effect of dilution, effect of acid and base, buffer capacity) VI. Thermodynamics (2 and half weeks, chapters 9 and 10) Energy, enthalpy, Hess' law, three laws of thermodynamics, entropy, PV-work function, free energy, spontaneous process (spontaneous reactions and free energy), equilibrium constant and free energy. VII. Electronic Structure and Chemical Bonding (2 and half weeks, chapters 12 and 13) Electromagnetic radiation, Bohr atom, quantum numbers, effective nuclear charge, first and second ionization energy, electronegativity, ionic bond (electrostatic force), lattice energy, covalent bond, Lewis structures, formal charge, resonance, VSEPR model. VIII. Liquid and Solution (2 weeks, chapters 16 and 17) a) Solids (types and structure) b) Liquid: Intermolecular forces (dipole-dipole, hydrogen bonding, London forces), surface tension, viscosity, vapor pressure and temperature relation, phase changes and phase diagram, vapor pressure. c) Solution: Properties of solution and concentration, thermodynamics of solution formation, factors affecting solubility, vapor pressure of a solution, phase diagram of a solution, colligative properties (Raoult,s law, vapor pressure lowering, freezing point depression, boiling point elevation, osmotic pressure ), Henrys Law, colloids, non-ideal solution.

POLICY ON CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM Students caught cheating on an exam receive a grade of zero on the exam in their first cheating attempt and receive a warning. Students caught cheating for the second time will receive a grade of F in the course and another warning. Plagiarism on assignments and project work is a serious offense. If plagiarism is detected, a student will be subject to penalty, similar to the cheating case, which ranges from receiving a zero on the assignment concerned to an F in the course in addition to a warning. ATTENDANCE POLICY 1. Students are held responsible for all the material presented in the classroom, even during their absence. 2. Students can miss no more than the equivalent of five weeks of instruction and still receive credit for that course. 3. Instructors have the right to impose specific attendance regulations in their courses, provided that the above-stated limit of absences is not exceeded, and the minimum number of absences allowed is no fewer than the equivalent of two weeks of classroom instruction, after the Drop and Add period. 4. Instructors will inform the Departments Chairperson and the Guidance Office, of any prolonged unexplained absence. 5. Students who exceed the allowed number of absences must withdraw from the course; otherwise, the course grade will be recorded as F (NP).

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WITHDRAWAL POLICY

Students wishing to withdraw from one or more courses must follow the withdrawal procedure provided by the Registrars Office. Students withdrawing from courses after the late registration period and before the withdrawal deadline will receive Ws for all the courses in progress. Deadline for withdrawal from courses: Last day for WI Oct 29, 2013 Last day for WP/WF Dec 6, 2013 It is the students responsibility to drop the course
COURSE ONLINE EVALUATIONS Completion of the online course evaluations is required. Students will not be able to access their course grades until they have completed the course evaluations. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM OUTCOMES

CLOs 1, 3, 4 and 5 emphasize SO1: Interpret the knowledge studied in Analytical, Organic, inorganic, Physical and interdisciplinary topics. CLO 2 emphasizes SO6: Evaluate critically scientific information.

ASSESSMENT PLAN FOR THE COURSE CHM201 WILL NOT BE USED TO ASSESS ANY PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES NOR STUDENT OUTCOMES. IT IS A PREREQUISITE FOR CHM202 WHICH IS PART OF THE LEARNING ASSESSMENT PLAN.

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