College in High School Course Syllabus
Chemistry 0110
General Chemistry 1
(4 Credits)
College in High School syllabus: This is the first half of a two-term introduction to general chemistry. Topics covered include stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, and states of matter. Problem solving and laboratory experiences are a functional part of this course.
High school chemistry is a prerequisite for the course.
The grade is determined by the student's performance on three exams, weekly quizzes, laboratory exercises, and a comprehensive final.
Laboratory exercises are conducted at the University by the director of freshman laboratories and his staff of graduate teaching assistants.
The recommended text for this course is General Chemistry, sixth, seventh, or eighth edition by Ebbing and Gammon, Houghton/Mifflin Publishing.
The following topics are covered in the University of Pittsburgh Chemistry 0110 course:
Background
- Significant figures
- Scientific notation
- SI units of measurement
- Temperature conversion
- Algebra, unit analysis
Atomic Theory
- The atom
- Elements
- States of matter
- Molecular and ionic compounds
- Nomenclature
Chemical Reactions
- Chemical equations
- Ions in aqueous solutions
- Net ionic equations
- Classes of reactions
- Precipitation and acid-base reactions
- Activity series of metals
- Redox reactions
- Oxidation states
Calculations
- The mole concept
- Percent composition
- Empirical and molecular formulas
- Molarity
EXAM I (one hour)
Calculations
- Reaction stoichiometry
- Limiting reagents
- Titration
Gases and Kinetic Theory
- Volume, pressure, and temperature
- Pressure units
- Ideal gas law
- Gas density and mixtures
- Kinetic-molecular theory
- Diffusion, effusion
Thermochemistry
- Energy flow, heat, and work
- Enthalpy changes and heats of reaction
- Calorimetry
- Hess' law
- Enthalpy of formation
EXAM II (one hour)
Electronic Structure and the Periodic Table
- Properties of light
- Quantum theory and orbitals
- Electron configuration
- Properties of metals and nonmetals
- Atomic and ionic size
- Ionization energy, electron affinity
- Electronegativity
Bonding
- Lewis structures
- Valence-bond theory
- Bond energies
- Molecular geometry
EXAM III (one hour)
Bonding
- Intermolecular forces
Relationship Between Phases
- Phase changes
- Phase diagram
- Colligative properties (NO QUESTIONS)
Acids and Bases
- Bronsted Lowry acids and bases
- Nomenclature of acids
- Strong and weak acids
- Ionization constant of water
- pH
Chemical Equilibria
- Dynamic equilibria
- Equilibrium constant expression
- Simple equilibrium calculations
- Reaction quotient
FINAL EXAM
(cumulative) (two hours)