CHEM 122 General Chemistry I

School of University Arts and Sciences

CHEM 122 General Chemistry I is an introductory general chemistry course leading into science or engineering programs for students who have a solid chemistry background, including Chemistry 12 or equivalent. After a short review of fundamental chemistry, classical and quantum mechanical concepts are used to discuss atomic and molecular structure. The course ends with an investigation of intermolecular forces in liquids and solids. The lab work stresses scientific observations and measurements using chemical syntheses and quantitative analyses.

Prerequisites: Chemistry 12 or CHEM 60 or CHEM 110 with a minimum grade of 60% and Pre-calculus 11 or MATH 50 with a minimum grade of 60%.

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Course Details
Total number of weeks15
Total Credits
Total Hours90
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture3
Lab (lab, field, computer)3

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Apply a variety of problem-solving strategies in familiar and unfamiliar situations
  2. Write clear, complete and concise answers, showing units and correct significant figures
  3. Visualize matter on the subatomic and molecular scale
  4. Represent matter symbolically, including writing formulae for substances and producing balanced chemical equations
  5. Relate the amounts of substances mathematically, using stoichiometry
  6. Predict periodic properties of elements using knowledge of atomic structure
  7. Predict properties such as polarity from molecular structure
  8. Represent the bonding in covalent compounds in terms of the overlap of hybrid atomic orbitals
  9. Recognize the type of intermolecular forces within liquids and solids, and use this knowledge to predict physical properties
  10. Follow written laboratory procedures with minimal guidance
  11. Use laboratory equipment such as burets, pipets, volumetric flasks, and spectrophotometers
  12. Demonstrate critical thinking to reach conclusions based on experimental data
  13. Exhibit professional behaviors such as respect for colleagues, punctuality, willingness to think independently, and pride in presentation of work

Teaching and Learning Approach

The lectures in this course focus on the introduction of concepts and practice in problem-solving strategies. Students are encouraged to enrich the class by asking questions and offering examples. The lab provides opportunities to develop hands-on skills and to reinforce the problem-solving strategies introduced in the lecture.

Learning Resources

Required: nd Flowers, P., Theopold, K., Richard Langley, S.F., Robinson, W.R. (2019). Chemistry (2 ed.). Houston, TX: OpenStax. Download for free at https://openstax.org/details/books/chemistry-2e. th Da Costa, J. and Perrott, A. (2022). Chemistry 122 Pre-Lecture Notes, (12 ed). Castlegar, BC: Selkirk College. th Perrott, A. and Belza, J. (2022). Chemistry 110-122 Laboratory Manual, (12 ed.). Castlegar, BC: Selkirk College. A scientific calculator is needed for problem assignments, lab reports and exams. A lab coat is required for all laboratory work.

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. Why Study Chemistry? Stereotypes and Chemophobia 2. Basic Concepts of Chemistry 3. The Tools of Quantitative Chemistry 4. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions 5. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions (continued) 6. Chemical Reactions 7. Stoichiometry 8. Stoichiometry (continued) 9. The Structure of Atoms 10. The Structure of Atoms and Periodic Trends 11. The Structure of Atoms and Periodic Trends (continued) 12. Covalent Bonding and Molecular Structure 13. Covalent Bonding and Molecular Structure (continued) 14. Orbital Hybridization and Molecular Orbitals 15. Intermolecular Forces 16. Review

Assessment

TitleLearning OutcomesValue
Assignments1-910%
Quizzes (4 @ 2.5% each)1-910%
Midterm Tests (2 @15% each)1-1330%
Final Exam1-1330%
Lab10-1320%
Total100%

Grading Table

Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table

Percentage Letter Grade GPA
90-100 A+ 4.33
85-89 A 4.00
80-84 A- 3.67
76-79 B+ 3.33
72-75 B 3.00
68-71 B- 2.67
64-67 C+ 2.33
60-63 C 2.00
55-59 C- 1.67
50-54 P 1.00
0-49 F 0.00
  DNW 0.00

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Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.