CHEM 101 - Introductory University Chemistry I

Chemistry is the study of the enormous variety of materials of the universe and the changes that these materials undergo when they interact with each other. One of the joys of learning chemistry is seeing how chemical principles operate in all aspects of our lives, from everyday activities like lighting a match to more far-reaching matters like the control of acid rain. Hundreds of materials that are in use today are products of chemical research. For example, development of pharmaceuticals, plastics (nylon, Teflon, polyester, silicone, etc.), fertilizers, computer chips, steel, paper, and wood products are all results of chemical studies.

Prerequisites: Chemistry 30
Corequisites: None

Course Learning Outcomes:
A student who successfully completes the course will have reliably demonstrated the ability to

1.explain atomic structure, the way atoms combine to form a molecule, stoichiometry of a chemical reaction, states of matter and describe characteristics of main-group elements.

2.apply chemical principles and the elementary data and laws of chemistry in solving simple chemical problems.

3.conduct laboratory experiments that exercise the skills necessary to perform experiments in an inorganic chemistry lab on atoms.

4.develop an appreciation for the basic principles of chemistry.

Required Resource Materials:
Silberberg, M.; Amateis, P.; Venkateswan, R. and Chen, L.: Chemistry, the Molecular Nature of

Matter and Change. 3rd Canadian ed., Canada, McGraw Hill, 2021. Print.

Silberberg, M.; Amateis, P.; Venkateswan, R. and Chen, L.: Chemistry, the Molecular Nature of

Matter and Change. 3rd Canadian ed., Solutions Manual, Canada, McGraw Hill, 2021.

E-Copy.

Optional Resource Materials:
Reference Texts:

The following recommended books are on reserve for your use in the library:

Chang, Raymond. General Chemistry (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill, 2003. Print.

Silberberg, Martin. Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change (2nd ed.).

McGraw-Hill, 2000. Print.

Tro, Nivaldo. Principles of Chemistry: The Molecular Approach. Prentice-Hall/Pearson,

2010. Print.

Petrucci, R. H, Harwood, W. S., Herring, F. G., and Madura, J. D. General Chemistry (9th ed.).

Pearson-Prentice Hall, 2007. Print.

McMurry, J. and R. C. Fay. Chemistry (5th ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall Inc.,

2007. Print.

McMurry, J. and R. C. Fay. Solutions Manual (5th ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall

Inc., 2007. Print.

Conduct of Course:
This is a 3-credit course with 3 hours of lecture 3 hours of lab per week. (3-0-3).

Chemistry 101 students attend lectures, participate in discussions, and run experiments in the laboratory. The class meets for a total of three hours (lecture/discussion) per week. An additional hour may be scheduled if necessary. The class also meets once a week for a three-hour laboratory and computer assisted learning session. The instructor uses transparencies, videos, and computers as educational aids.

If necessary, a proficiency test may be given at the beginning of the course to identify areas of weakness of the students. The results are only be used to tailor the course to student needs.

Students are assigned problem sets and are also asked to do end-of-chapter questions as homework. The aim is to give students more practice to enhance their skills in problem solving that is so essential to doing well in this course. The results contribute to the final grade. In this regard, the Solutions Guide can also be of real benefit to the student. It provides detailed solutions for two-thirds of the end-of-chapter exercises using the strategies emphasized in the text. If interested, students can purchase their own copy of the Solutions Guide from the bookstore.

Laboratory

The laboratory sessions are once a week (3 hours). Students are required to study the “theoretical considerations” of every experiment before coming to the lab and may do a lab quiz at the start of the lab period. The “Prelab Assignment” is to be done and turned in before students start each lab. The “Prelab Assignment” is designed to help students understand the experiment and to give them step-by-step practice with calculations. Marks are given for its completion.

For every experiment there are two observation sheets and a report form (see the lab manual for each experiment). The two observation sheets are to be filled out as students are doing the experiments and they should be handed in at the end of the laboratory period, before leaving the lab. The lab report should be completed and turned in to the instructor within two days of completion of the experiment. For example, a lab that is done on Monday must be turned in by Wednesday before 4:30 pm.

There is a brief lecture (approximately 10 minutes) on experiments that need theoretical background not covered in the lectures because synchronizing lectures with labs has always been a problem in chemistry courses and very often lectures and labs do not correlate with one another. This is because it is often not possible to match the pace of lectures to topic changes in the lab.

In order to eliminate accidents in our laboratory, students are required to read and obey the rules of safety outlined in the manual. The chemistry laboratory is a potentially dangerous place if students fail to observe safety precautions. Every student must acquire a pair of safety glasses (available at the bookstore at a minimal price). Contact lenses are not a substitute for safety glasses and are particularly dangerous if a chemical gets in the eye. Prescription glasses are acceptable if used with side guards.

Federal and Provincial Legislation (WHMIS) recognizes the workers “right” to know about hazardous materials in the workplace. Students carrying out experiments in a lab are considered workers, and the lab is their workplace. Therefore, they need to identify dangerous chemicals in the lab and be able to protect themselves. The required information is provided in what is called Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Students are requested to consult the MSDS before running an experiment. Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) of all chemicals used in the Lloydminster campus chemistry lab can be found in two locations:

1. One set is available in the library. Students can find them in the reference books section or ask the librarian for help.

2. The other set is in the Hazard Information Center in Room 1008 (chemistry lab).

Laboratory Schedule

The labs begin a week after classes start. There are eight experiments and one lab exam as listed in the Course Units/Calendar section of this outline. These follow the same sequence as found in your lab manual.

Content of Course:

Laboratory Schedule

See the 2010-11 Chemistry 101/103 Laboratory Manual from University of Alberta.
Course Assessments:
The final grade is an aggregate of the following components:

The breakdown of the laboratory mark of 25% is as follows:

The date for the end-of-term lab exam is announced in class.

No supplemental assignments or examination re-writes are permitted in this course.

• Official final grades will be available on My Lakeland. Grades posted in D2L should be considered interim grades.  
• “Lakeland College is committed to the highest academic standards. Students are expected to be familiar with Lakeland College policies and to abide by these policies. Violations of these policies are considered to be serious and may result in suspension or expulsion from the College.”  

Students must maintain a cumulative grade of C (GPA - Grade Point Average of 2.00) in order to qualify to graduate.

Every effort has been made to ensure that information in this course outline is accurate at the time of publication. Lakeland College reserves the right to change courses if it becomes necessary so that course content remains relevant.

In such cases, the instructor will give students clear and timely notice of changes.

No part of this course outline may be reproduced in any form or resold without written permission from Lakeland College.

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