THS College High Chemistry Syllabus

General Chemistry 223

(Class Policies)

College Credits:	Text & Materials:
5 Quarter Credit Hours	Ebbing, General Chemistry, 3rd ed., Houghton Mifflin Co. (Provided)

Week	Dates	Topic/Activity
1	3/29 - 4/1	Lab 1: Equilibrium and Le Chatelier's Principle CH 16: Acid/Base Theories, Acid/Base Strengths
2	4/5 - 4/8*	Lab 2: Analysis of Antacids CH 16: Self-Ionziation, Strong Acid/Base Behavior, pH/pOH, Titration Calculations
3	4/12 - 4/16	Test 1: Acids and Bases CH 17: Acid Ionization Equilibria, Polyprotic Acids, Base Ionization Equilibria
4	4/19 - 4/23	Lab 3: Acid/Base Titrations--pH Meters Pt. 1 CH 17: Salt Solutions, Common Ion Effect, Buffers, Quiz 1: Weak Acids and Bases
5	4/26 - 4/30	Lab 3: Acid/Base Titrations--pH Meters Pt. II CH 17: Acid/Base Titration Curves CH 18: Ksp, Solubility, Solubility and Common-Ions, Precipitation, pH Effect, Complexation Quiz 2: Solubility and Precipitation
6	5/3 - 5/7	Lab 4: Ksp and Solubility of Ca(OH)2 CH 18: pH Effect, Complexation Test 2: Acid/Base and Solubility Equilibria
7	5/10 - 5/14	CH 19: First Law of Thermodynamics, Entropy, Free Energy, Free Energy and Keq Quiz 3: Thermodynamics
8	5/17 - 5/21	Lab 5: Formula of a Complex Iron Salt CH 19: Free Enerty and Temperature CH 20: Balancing Redox Reactions Voltaic Cells, EMF, Standard Potentials, Quiz 4: Voltaic Cells and Potentials
9	5/24 - 5/28	CH 20: Keq and EMFs,Nernst Equation, Electroplating Test 3: Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry
10	6/1 - 6/4	Lab 6: Galvanic Cells CH 21: Radioactivity and Nuclear Bombardment, Energy of Nuclear Reactions Final Exam (For Seniors)
11	6/7 - 6/10	Lab 7: Electroplating Zinc Final Exam

* Classes may meet on days when school is not in session.

Objectives:
General Chemistry 223 examines the behavior of chemical reactions in a more detailed manner than Chemistry 221. Previously learned concepts of stoichiometry and thermodynamics are applied to acid/base, precipitation, and redox reactions. The principles of reaction rates and chemical equilibria are applied to these classes of reactions to gain a deeper understanding of molecular behavior.

Attendance Policy:
Regular attendance is incredibly important. To receive full credit, the instructor needs to be notified of pre-arranged excused absences (field trips, athletic events, etc.) in a timely manner so that arrangements for work can be made before the absence. Students with absences due to appropriate unplanned events (illness, etc.) will be made up as soon as possible at the instructor's discretion. Chronic absences may result in the loss of opportunities to make up missed work.

Grading Policy:
Grades will be determined on a percentage basis (e.g. 100 - 90% = A, 89 - 80% = B, etc.). While absolute percentages for grades may vary slightly from that above, it should be assumed that assigned grades will not deviate much from a 90, 80, 70, 60% grading scale.

Homework Assignments:
Working problems is the best way to learn chemistry. Homework problems will be assigned for each chapter. Assignments will be collected and checked on dates given throughout the course. The instructor will briefly review each students' work to look to see of the homework is complete and well-organized. Homework assignments may be graded.

Labs:
Students will need to purchase a lab book. The book should bound and ruled in a grid pattern. The purpose, procedure, and diagram of equipment must be written ahead of time. Data tables, calculations, questions, and a brief conclusion will be added to finish the write-up.

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