CHEM 1105
Chemistry 1 for Mining
| School | School of Construction and the Environment |
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| Program | Mining and Mineral Exploration Technology |
| Course Credits | 6 |
| Minimum Passing Grade | 50% |
| Start Date | September 02, 2014 |
| End Date | December 12, 2014 |
| Total Hours* | 90 |
| Total Weeks | 15 |
| Hours/Weeks | 6 |
| Delivery Type | Lecture |
| CRN | 34127 |
Acknowledgement of Territories
The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam).
Instructor Details
| Name | Ana Talaba |
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| atalaba@my.bcit.ca | |
| Location | SW3-4090 |
| Office Hours | Announced in class. |
Course Description
CHEM 1105 covers topics of general chemistry including atomic structure, chemical formulas, stoichiometry, aqueous reactions and concentrations of solutions, acids and bases, periodic properties of the elements and basic concepts of chemical bonding. Laboratory exercises consist of qualitative and quantitative analysis and acid-base chemistry. The emphasis is on applications of chemical principles, chemical calculations and analysis, and the development of good laboratory skills.
Course Learning Outcomes/Competencies
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand basic concepts of atomic structure.
- Given the name, write the formula (and vice versa) for common ions, ionic compounds, and molecular compounds.
- Determine the formula weights and molecular weights of compounds and use these to perform calculations involving mass-mole interconversions.
- Solve stoichiometry problems involving balanced equations using the mole method.
- Solve problems relating concentrations of solutions (in molarity, weight percentage, normality, and ppm units) and amounts of solute.
- Sketch the electronic structure of atoms using orbital diagrams.
- Write the electronic configuration of atoms and ions.
- Explain the general variations in atomic radii and ionization energies of the elements.
- Describe how the radii of ions relate to those of atoms.
- Draw the Lewis structures for molecules and ions containing covalent bonds.
- Relate bond energies to bond strengths, and estimate heats of reactions using bond energies.
- Distinguish between strong acids, strong bases, weak acids, and weak bases.
- Assess the acidity or basicity of aqueous solutions from its pH or pOH value.
- Assess the strength of weak acid and weak base solutions using Ka and Kb values.
- Solve stoichiometry problems involving precipitation and acid-base reactions.
- Use the apparatus available in the lab to perform a variety of qualitative and quantitative analytical determinations.
- Use the data collected in acid-base titrations to solve for unknown concentrations of acids and bases in molarity and normality units.
Learning Resources
(Textbook and Solutions to Exercises package)
Course Goals
- To provide the student with the knowledge and skills needed to perform chemical calculations.
- To provide the student with an understanding of the chemical principles and methods needed to solve chemical analysis and chemical process problems.
- To provide the student with the techniques necessary to carry out gravimetric and volumetric analysis.
Evaluation Criteria
| Criteria | % |
| Quiz | 6% |
| Midterm Test 1 | 16.5% |
| Midterm Test 2 | 16.5% |
| Laboratory | 25% |
| Final Examination | 36% |
| Total | 100% |
Safety equipment or protective clothing
Lab coat.
Safety goggles (or safety glasses with side shields).
Other information
- Makeup Tests, Exams, or Quizzes: There will be no makeup tests, exams, or quizzes. If you miss a test, exam, or quiz, you will receive zero marks. Exceptions may be made for documented medical reasons or extenuating circumstances. In such a case, it is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor immediately.
- Makeup labs: There will be no makeup labs.
- Late lab reports will not be accepted for marking. Lab reports must be done on an individual basis unless otherwise specified by the instructor.
- A lab schedule will be provided in class.
- BCIT Chemistry Department Policy on PDAs and Calculators in Exams: Where calculators are permitted in exams, only simple scientific calculators are to be used. Chemistry Department policy prohibits the use of PDAs (personal data assistant), calculators with infrared capabilities, programmable calculators, electronic dictionaries, translators, laptop computers, and cell phones in exams.
Statement for prior learning assessment
Prerequisite for CHEM 1105: Chemistry 11
CHEM 1105 is a Prerequisite for CHEM 2205 - Chemistry 2 for Mining.
Course Schedule and Assignments
| Material Covered | Readings | Assignment |
| See Course topics | Assigned in class. | Students are expected to complete the assigned problems at the end of each lecture chapter. |
Course topics
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Outcome/Material Covered
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2.0
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The Study of Chemistry
Measurements
· units of measurements and significant figures
· uncertainty in measurements · dimensional analysis
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4.5
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Classification and Properties of Matter
Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
· the atomic theory of matter
· the modern view of atomic structure
· atomic and mass numbers, isotopes
· the atomic mass scale
· the periodic table
· molecules and molecular compounds
· ions and ionic compounds
· naming ionic and molecular compounds
· some simple organic compounds
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4.0
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Calculations with Chemical Formulas
· atomic weight, molecular and formula weights
· percent composition
· Avogadro’s number and the mole
· interconnecting masses, moles, and number of particles
· empirical and molecular formulas from combustion analysis
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4.0
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Stoichiometry
· chemical equations
· patterns of chemical reactivity
· quantitative information from balanced equations
· limiting reactants
· theoretical and actual yields
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4.5
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Solutions
· electrolytic properties
· strong and weak electrolytes
· expressing solution concentration
· solubility guidelines for ionic compounds
· precipitation and acid-base reactions
· solution stoichiometry and chemical analysis
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3.0
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Electronic Structure of Atoms
· orbitals and quantum numbers
· electron distribution in atoms
· electron configurations
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2.0
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Periodic Relationships
· atomic and ionic radii
· ionization energy
· properties of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids
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4.0
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Chemical Bonding
· Lewis symbols and the octet rule
· ionic bonding
· covalent bonding
· bond polarity and electronegativity
· polarity of molecules
· strength of covalent bonds
· bond enthalpy and enthalpy of reaction
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9.0
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Acid-Base Equilibria
· brief review of acids and bases, Arrhenius definition
· Brønsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases
· autoionization of water
· pH scale, pH calculations
· strong acids and bases
· weak acids and bases
· using Ka to calculate pH
· relationship between Ka and Kb
· polyprotic acids
· acid-base titrations
· acid-base properties of salt solutions
· combined effect of cation and anion in solution
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3.0
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REVIEW
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3.0
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TESTS
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2.0
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FINAL EXAMINATION
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BCIT Policy
The following statements are in accordance with the BCIT Policies 5101, 5102, 5104, and 7507, and their accompanying procedures. To review these policies and procedures please click on the links below.
Attendance/Illness:
In case of illness or other unavoidable cause of absence, the student must communicate as soon as possible with his/her instructor or Program Head or Chief Instructor, indicating the reason for the absence. Prolonged illness of three or more consecutive days must have a BCIT medical certificate sent to the department. Excessive absence may result in failure or immediate withdrawal from the course or program. Please see Policy 5101 - Student Regulations, and accompanying procedures
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Any student who may require accommodation from BCIT because of a physical or mental disability should refer to BCIT's Policy on Accommodation for Students with Disabilities (Policy #4501), and contact BCIT's Disability Resource Centre (SW1 2360, 604-451-6963) at the earliest possible time. Requests for accommodation must be made to the Disability Resource Centre, and should not be made to a course instructor or Program area.
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Guidelines for School of Construction and the Environment
Attempts:
Students must successfully complete a course within a maximum of three (3) attempts at the course. Students with two attempts in a single course will be allowed to repeat the course only upon special written permission from the Associate Dean. Students who have not successfully completed a course within three attempts will not be eligible to graduate from their respective program.
Approved
I verify that the content of this course outline is current.
Ana Talaba, Instructor
June 03, 2014
I verify that this course outline has been reviewed.
Russell Hartlaub, Program Head
June 10, 2014
I verify that this course outline has been reviewed and complies with BCIT policy.
Robert Stevens, Associate Dean
June 11, 2014
Note: Students will be given reasonable notice if changes are required to the content of this course outline.
*Course hours and credits are calculated per Policy 5012 and the associated procedure.
Total hours – Example of 3 credit lecture/lab course:
- Full-time course: 45 hours of scheduled learning
- Flexible Learning course: 36 hours of scheduled learning plus 9 hours of independent (non-scheduled, non-instructional) learning