CHEM 0012 - Introductory Applied Chemistry 2
| School: | School of Computing and Academic Studies |
|---|---|
| Program: | Technology Entry |
| Minimum Passing Grade: | 50% |
| Start Date: | January 04, 2016 |
| End Date: | April 22, 2016 |
| Total Weeks: | 15 |
| Delivery Type: | Lecture |
| CRN: | 73886 |
Instructor Details
Email: Bob_Bower@bcit.ca
Location: SW3-4092
Office Hours:
To be announced
Course description
Course goals
This is a physical chemistry course concentrating on reaction kinetics, dynamic equilibrium, solubility equilibria, acids, bases and salts and oxidation-reduction. The laboratories will illustrate and reinforce topics covered in the lectures.
Course learning outcomes / competencies
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate awareness that reactions occur at differing rates.
- Experimentally determine rate of a reaction.
- Demonstrate knowledge of collision theory.
- Apply collision theory to explain how reaction rates can be changed.
- Analyze the reaction mechanism for a reacting system.
- Represent graphically the energy changes associated with catalyzed and uncatalyzed reactions.
- Explain the concept of chemical equilibrium with reference to reacting systems.
- Apply Le Chatelier's principle to determine the new equilibrium position.
- Perform calculations to evaluate the changes in the value of Keq and in concentrations of substances within an equilibrium system.
- Determine the solubility of a compound in aqueous solution.
- Describe a saturated solution as an equilibrium system.
- Apply solubility rules to analyse the composition of solutions.
- Perform calculations involving solubility equilibrium concepts.
- Identify acids and bases through experimentation.
- Analyze balanced equations representing the reaction of acids or bases with water.
- Analyze the equilibria that exist in weak acid or weak base systems.
- Analyze the equilibrium that exists in water.
- Perform calculations relating pH, pOH, [H3O+], and [OH-].
- Explain the significance of the Ka and Kb equilibrium expressions.
- Perform calculations involving Ka and Kb.
- Demonstrate an ability to design, perform, and analyse a titration experiment involving primary standards, standardized solutions, titration curves, appropriate indicators.
- Describe the hydrolysis of ions in salt solutions.
- Describe oxidation and reduction processes.
- Analyze the relative strengths of reducing and oxidizing agents.
- Balance equations for redox reactions.
- Analyze an electrochemical cell in terms of its components and their functions.
- Analyze the process of metal corrosion in electrochemical terms.
- Analyze an electrolytic cell in terms of its components and their functions.
Evaluation criteria
| Criteria | % | Comments |
| Online Assignments | 20 | To be submitted online |
| Tests (2) | 20 | To be written in the classroom |
| Laboratory | 20 | To be conducted in the laboratory |
| Online Prelab Questions | 10 | To be submitted online prior to attending each lab |
| Final Examination | 30 | To be written in the classroom Final Exam Week April 18--22, 2016 |
Attendance requirements
The attendance policy as outlined in the current BCIT Calendar will be enforced. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each session. Students not present at that time will be recorded as absent.
Learning resources
Required:
To be purchased in the bookstore:
- Hebden: CHEMISTRY 12 A WORKBOOK FOR STUDENTS ISBN: 0-9682069-0-5
- CHEM 0012 Lab Manual
- Scientific Calculator - ONLY Sharp advanced (D.A.L) scientific calculator models EL520X and the EL546X are acceptable for TE courses.
- Laboratory Coat
- Safety Glasses (note: contact lenses are prohibited in the laboratory)
Online Resource:
- BCIT campus Internet access to CHEM 0012 online web site
URL: http://nobel.scas.bcit.ca/courses/wpmu/chem0012/ - BCIT Chemistry Resource Center
URL: http://nobel.scas.bcit.ca/wiki/
Course specific requirements
CHEM 0012 is for the Technology Entry Program
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 assistants), calculators with infrared capabilities, programmable calculators, electronic dictionaries, translators, laptop computers, and cell phones in exams.
Assignments: late assignments, lab reports or projects will NOT be accepted for marking. Assignments must be done on an individual basis unless otherwise specified by the instructor.
Makeup Tests, Exams or Quizzes: There will be NO make up 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.
Course Outline Changes: The material or schedule specified in this course outline may be changed by the instructor. If changes are required, they will be announced in class.
Assignment Details
It is the student's responsibility to read the appropriate units on the web site and chapters in the text book and to carry out sufficient problems on the web site and textbook to achieve the required problem solving skills. Weekly online assignments are to be handed in on time as instructed. Refer to the calendar on the web site and adhere to the assignment due dates.
Laboratory: Laboratory reports must be completed as assigned and handed in on time as instructed.
Safety equipment or protective clothing
Required: Laboratory coat
Required: Safety glasses (Note: Contact lenses are prohibited in the laboratory)
Course schedule and assignments
| Date | Lab |
| Jan 6 | Lab Orientation |
| Jan 13 | Lab 1: Safety Lab; Introduction to Volumetric and Weighing Techniques |
| Jan 20, Jan 27 | Lab 2: Factors Affecting Reaction Rates |
| Feb 3 | Lab 3: Equilibrium and Le Chatelier's Principle |
| Feb 10 | Lab 4: Determination of an Equilibrium Constant using Spectroscopy |
| Feb 17 | Lab 5: Introduction to pH Measurements / Acid/Base Titration |
| Feb 24 | Lab 6: pH Measurements of Acid-Base Titration Curves |
| Mar 2 | Lab 7: Acid-Base Equilibria: Determination of Ka and Investigation of Buffers |
| Mar 9 | Lab 8: Electrochemistry: The Study of Corrosion in Metals |
| Mar 23 | Lab 9: Determination of Solubility Product Constants, Ksp, using Potentiometric Method |
Course topics
This is a physical chemistry course concentrating on:
- Reaction kinetics
- Dynamic equilibirum
- Solubility equilibria
- Acids, bases and salts
- Oxidation-reduction
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. Students who are seeking accommodation for a medical absence must have a BCIT approved medical certificate submitted to the department, substantiating the reason for absence. For other absences, the student should be prepared to provide appropriate supporting documentation. Unapproved absence in excess of the prescribed regulations within this outline may result in failure or forced withdrawal from the course or program. Please see Policy 5101 - Student Regulations, and accompanying procedures.
Academic Integrity:
Violation of academic integrity, including plagiarism, dishonesty in assignments, examinations, or other academic performances are prohibited and will be handled in accordance with Policy 5104 - Academic Integrity and Appeals, and accompanying procedures.
Accommodation:
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.
Any student who needs special assistance in the event of a medical emergency or building evacuation (either because of a disability or for any other reason) should promptly inform their course instructor(s) and the Disability Resource Centre of their personal circumstances.
Human Rights, Harassment and Discrimination:
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Students should make themselves aware of additional Education, Administration, Safety and other BCIT policies listed at http://www.bcit.ca/about/administration/policies.shtml
Policy for School of Computing and Academic Studies
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I verify that the content of this course outline is current.
Robert Bower, Instructor
December 12, 2015
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Kevin Hoy, Program Head
December 14, 2015
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Jimmy Lowe, Program Head
December 26, 2015
I verify that this course outline has been reviewed and complies with BCIT policy.
Dean Hildebrand, Associate Dean, Science and Technology
December 30, 2015