CHEMISTRY 9

Everyday Chemistry

Fall 2009

(Official Syllabus is located on Instructor Homepage)

Instructor:  M. Walker Waugh, SCI 269, (310) 434-3503, walker_muriel@smc.edu

Instructor’s Homepage:  http://homepage.smc.edu/walker_muriel/

Office Hours:  9:30 am to 11:30 am on Thursday

Strongly Suggested: Math 31 or equivalent, Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA: 5A (Physical Sciences, + LAB), CSU GE Area:  B1, B3

Summary of Course Content and Student Take Aways:  This course serves to fulfill the general education requirements for a laboratory science course.  Students who successfully complete this course will understand basic chemical principles and how these principles relate to the world around them. When given a current event scenario about global warming, students will be able to analyze and discuss the data and potential solutions, using acid/base calculations and appropriate chemical formulas. They will also learn various lab techniques including the safe handling of chemicals and the proper use of laboratory equipment.  Students completing this course will NOT be prepared for Chemistry 11 or equivalent courses and as such students CAN NOT TRANSFER into such courses.

Course Required Textbooks:   Chemistry for Changing Times – Everyday Chemistry (Custom for SMC) – can be obtained from the SMC Bookstore or via e-book at

                                                        http://www.coursesmart.com

                                                        Author:  Hill

                                                        ISBN:  0136054498

                                                        Cost:  $67.00

                                               Labs are located on Instructor’s Homepage.

Course Required Materials:   Notebook, Locker Usage Card ($10.00 from Bookstore), Goggles, Scientific Calculator, WebAssign Card ($19.95 from Bookstore)

(Graphing and Programmable Calculators are NOT permitted in this course.  The TI 30 XA calculator is strongly recommended.)

Day and Time of Class/Class Locations: 

INSTRUCTOR METHODS

Course Policies:  LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  Every student is accountable for all work missed.  Instructors are under no obligation to make special arrangements for students who are absent.  In addition, the majority of study should NOT be performed immediately before an exam.  It is strongly recommended that students schedule a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week for study. Turn in assignments at assigned dates and times ONLY.   Note:  You are responsible for keeping track of your points along with your instructor.  Therefore, it is essential that you retain all returned assignments and course information.  The instructor will not make any grade changes at the request of the student, unless the instructor deems that she has made a grading error and a grade change is warranted.

HONOR CODE & CODE OF ACADEMIC CONDUCT located at http://www.smc.edu/apps/pub.asp?Q=1534

Honest and ethical students are protected in this class.  The SMC Honor Code and Code of Academic Integrity, located at the above site, remind students of their responsibility to behave honestly and ethically.  It is the responsibility of each student to familiarize himself/herself with these codes.  Students will NOT engage in any behavior that could be construed as cheating.  Students are encouraged to collaborate and work together both inside and outside of class.  However, copying another student’s homework is not acceptable.  If the instructor determines that students have “relied” to heavily on each other in preparing homework or any other project, the students will receive ZERO POINTS on that assignment.  Further occurrences could result in academic disciplinary action.  During an exam, taking to another student, looking at another student’s paper, using a graphing or programmable calculator, using cheat notes etc. are not permitted.  Most importantly, ALL ANALYSIS QUESTIONS ON EACH LAB REPORT MUST BE IN YOUR OWN WORDS or you will receive ZERO POINTS on that LAB!!  VERBATIM REPRODUCTION OF ANSWERS FOR ANY LAB ANALYSIS QUESTION WILL BE CONSIDERED AN ACT OF PLAGIARISM!

I have read the following:

In the pursuit of the high ideals and rigorous standards of academic life, I commit myself to respect and uphold the Santa Monica College Honor Code, Code of Academic Conduct, and Student Conduct Code. I will conduct myself honorably as a responsible member of the SMC community in all endeavors I pursue.

I WILL ABIDE BY THE ABOVE HONOR CODE PLEDGE.     ________________________________    _________________________________________

                                                                                                                                 Print Name                                                           Signature

EXAM POLICY

Make up examinations will NOT be administered.  Students must arrive on time for all exams.  Students may take the exam if they arrive late, however additional time for completion will not be permitted.  Once a test or exam has begun, students may not leave until the exam is completed and turned in.  Students will not be allowed to take an exam if other students have completed the exam and left the classroom before she/he arrives.  Talking is NOT permitted after the exam has been distributed to the first student.  Most importantly, make up examinations will NOT be administered.  Thus, the lowest quiz, test, and lab will be dropped to assist with student scheduling conflicts.  Students are advised to use all assignment and exam drops sparingly, since this is a point course.  Early exams will be permitted upon scheduling with instructor.  No more than one early exam per student will be permitted per semester.

Course Expectations and Decorum:  The instructor will work to ensure that the learning environment is one which is comfortable and safe.  Furthermore, the instructor pledges to be honest, approachable and enthusiastic.  Student expectations are as follows:

·          Students are expected to come to be prepared to each lecture and lab.  This means that students should have read and understood the lecture and lab material prior to entering class.

·          Students are expected to attend all lab sessions or they may be dropped from this course.

·          Students are expected to enter class in an orderly fashion and on time at the beginning of class as well as after breaks.

·          Students are expected to bring this document with them to each class session.

·          Students are expected to perform independent and directed collaborative instructions.  Thus, quick and respective responses to instructor directions are expected.

·          Students are expected to keep all foods and drinks out of the class room and lab or they will be dismissed.

·          Students are expected to turn in blue lab locker card to instructor by beginning of Week #2 or they may be dropped.

·          Students are expected to dress appropriately as dictated in safety rules or points will be deducted and/or students will be dismissed.

·          Students are expected to know lab locker number or points will be deducted from lab assignment.

·          Students are expected to know lab locker combination or points will be deducted from lab assignment.

·          STUDENTS WILL TURN OFF CELLULAR PHONES, TEXT MESSENGERS, ETC. UPON ENTERING CLASS.

ATTENDANCE

As noted in the Faculty Handbook, “Title 5 regulations specify that students will attend class regularly, and that instructors will have a method of monitoring attendance on a regular basis to determine whether a student is still actively pursuing the completing of the course.”  Students will be added or dropped through the lab only.  The instructor will call roll during lab.  During lecture a sign-in sheet or collaborative roster paper will be required from students.  The instructor reserves the right to request student ID verification at any time during this course.  Excessively tardy or absent students may be dropped from the class.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY

To avoid a W on the transcript, students may withdraw from the class via web or phone by Sunday, September 13, 2009, 10 p.m..   Please refer to the Dates and Deadlines Link located at http://www.smc.edu/schedules/2009/fall/default.htm  for further information.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

The instructor will accommodate the needs of students who have “self identified” themselves as a student with disability related needs via the guidelines of the Center for Students with Disabilities.  Documentation from the Center for Students with Disabilities must be presented by the student to the instructor for exam time extensions.  Verbal verification will not be accepted.  The Center for Students with Disabilities is located in Room 101 of the Admissions/Student Services Complex, located on the north side of the Main Campus, next to Admissions.  For more information, call (310) 434-4265 or (310) 434-4273 (TDD).

STUDENTS WITH MEDICAL PROBLEMS

If students encounter medical problems that may interfere with the course, it is the responsibility of the student to notify the instructor of any such concerns.  If the problem can potentially occur during class, the name and telephone number of their physician and/or names and numbers of people who can be called to take them to a designated place for care must be on file with the instructor.

New Grade Distribution Policy Guidelines:  To ensure efficacy of grading, the following Grade Distribution Policy Guidelines have been adopted.

Grading System:

FINAL:                This examination is cumulative and worth 220 points. 

TESTS:                A total of four (4) tests will be given during the semester.  Each test will be worth 100 points.  The lowest score will be dropped.

QUIZZES:          A total of four (4) quizzes will be administered.  Each quiz will be worth 20 points.  The lowest score will be dropped.

HOMEWORK:   These assignments are downloaded and submitted on-line at web-assign.  Assignments must be completed and entered into the web by the due date for credit.  Successful completion of all homework is worth 170 points. Students will log in at: http://www.webassign.net/student.html.  Self enroll using the following Class Key:  smc 6653 0629

LABS:                   Lab Reports - Each lab will require a copy of the new Chemistry 9 lab reports obtainable from the Instructor’s Homepage.  All final lab reports will be due during the following lab session.  Perfect completion of all labs will be worth 75 points.  The two lowest labs will be dropped.  If scheduling problems arise, contact your instructor immediately so that arrangements can be made to complete the missed lab with another instructor, if possible.

Lab Quizzes – Successful completion of all lab quizzes is worth 75 points.  Quizzes will be administered during lab.

Lab Final – At the end of this course, a lab final will be administered.  The lab final will be worth 100 points.  Inorganic nomenclature will be a major portion of this exam.

Tentative Schedule:  It may be necessary for the class schedule to be altered.  Students are advised to check the Instructor’s Homepage for the most accurate schedule.  Copies of the Instructors previous Final Exams and Quizzes can also be found on the Instructor Homepage.

Note:  You are responsible for keeping track of your points along with your instructor.  Therefore, it is essential that you retain all returned assignments and course information.   FURTHERMORE, THE ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY OF SANTA MONICA COLLEGE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. 

Summary of Grading System

This syllabus belongs to: ____________________________________. 

My lab locker number is: ____________________________________.

My lab locker combination is: __________________________________.

My lab partner is: ___________________________________________.

My lab partner’s phone number is: ________________________________.

My lab partner’s e-mail is: ______________________________________.

COPY A PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND BEGIN MEMORIZING THEM IMMEDIATELY.  It can be obtained at http://www.smc.edu/physicalsciences/Chemistry/lab/Equipment.pdf. 

Note:  You are individually responsible for your lab data and reports

Know the Following for this Class:

SI Prefixes

You must know the following SI Prefixes, symbols and scientific notations by September 7, 2009.  You can memorize this information in a table or number line format.  A mini-quiz may be given on this information during that week.

Table Format:

Base Units:  g = gram, m = meter, L = liter 

Elements

You must know the symbols and names of the following by September 9, 2009.   It is highly recommended that students make flash cards using this information and begin studying IMMEDIATELY after the first day of class.  The SI Prefix and Elements will be required for Quiz 1.

Group 1A:  H, Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Fr

Group 2A:  Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra

Group 3A:  B, Al, Ga

Group 4A:  C, Si, Ge, Sn, Pb

Group 5A:  N, P, As, Sb

Group 6A:  O, S, Se, Te

Group 7A:  F, Cl, Br, I

Group 8A:  He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe, Rn

Group 3B:  Sc

Group 4B:  Ti

Group 5B:  V

Group 6B:  Cr

Group 7B:  Mn

Group 8B:  Fe, Co, Ni

Group 1B:  Cu, Ag, Au

Group 2B:  Zn, Cd, Hg

Ions

Know all ions (monatomic and polyatomic ions) as noted on the following page by September 14, 2009.  Again it is suggested that flash cards be developed for this purpose.  Nomenclature is extremely important and you will fail this course if you do not know chemical ions.  

In addition please memorize the following common cation names:

Monatomic Ions

Metal Cations

Polyatomic Ions

Rules for Assigning Oxidation Numbers

This is a prioritized list.  If two rules contradict each other, follow the rule that appears higher on the list.

1.     The atoms in pure elements are assigned an oxidation number of zero.

2.     Monatomic ions are assigned an oxidation number equal to their charge.

3.     For atoms in covalent molecules and polyatomic ions:

a.     The sum of all the oxidation numbers of the atoms in a covalent molecule must equal zero.  The sum of all the oxidation numbers of the atoms in a polyatomic ion must equal the charge on the ion.

b.     Fluorine is assigned an oxidation number of –1.

c.     Oxygen is assigned an oxidation number of –2 (an exception to this is when oxygen occurs as the peroxide ion, O₂^-2, where it is assigned an oxidation number of –1).

d.     Hydrogen is assigned an oxidation number of +1.

e.     For all other elements: the element with the greater electronegativity is typically assigned a negative oxidation number equal to its charge as an anion in ionic compounds.

The Half Reaction Method for Balancing Redox Reactions in Acidic Solution

This method assumes the reaction occurs in aqueous, acidic solution where H₂O and H⁺ are plentiful.

1.     Write two half-reactions, one for oxidation and one for reduction.

2.     Balance each half-reaction as follows:

a.     Balance all elements other than oxygen and hydrogen.

b.     Balance oxygen by adding the appropriate number of water molecules (H₂O).

c.     Balance hydrogen by adding the appropriate number of hydrogen ions (H⁺).

d.     Balance the charge by adding the appropriate number of electrons (e^-).

3.     Multiply each half-reaction by a whole number so that the number of electrons lost in the oxidation half-reaction equals the number of electrons gained in the reduction half-reaction.

4.     Add the two half reactions together, keeping all the reactants together on the left of the yield arrow and all the products together on the right of the yield arrow.  The electrons will cancel out so they are not shown in the final equation.

5.     Cancel any species that appear on both sides of the equation.

VSEPR Theory