Chemistry H091 (lecture), H091R (recitation) [and H093 (laboratory)] are offered only in the Fall term. These courses serve as the first semester of General Chemistry for Honors (H) students. It is understood that, at least high school algebra and chemistry have been successfully completed by class participants. Lectures presume that students will participate by completing the reading assignments prior to coming to class, that they are comfortable with the mechanical approaches to the usual kinds of problem solving (for which homework assignments are designed to help), and that they are anxious to ask questions. Therefore, class time can be used for building on prior knowledge and current reading and questions leading to discussions so that understanding can be added to knowledge. It is common to find that the diversity of the many topics addressed in order to prepare chemistry students for their respective futures intrudes on the overall unity of the subject. Efforts will be made to avoid this apparent fragmentation by interrelating current material with what has gone before and what will follow. To further help overcome this continuing problem, a variety of outside readings will be made available (on campus only at http://photon.chem.temple.edu) during the term. Some readings deal with broad issues while others are more narrowly focused. You are encouraged to examine this material and check the site frequently for additional readings. Materials found there (and specified during class time) will be on midterm and final examinations.

All students registered for H091 must also sign up for a Recitation Section (H091R) where assigned problems may be discussed and quizes are given to measure your progress. Since the scores based on the quiz material and discussions in Recitation count for a substantial portion of the total score in H091, regular attendance in recitation is essential.

Text:" Chemical Principles", 5th Edition, Steven S. Zumdahl, Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston and New York (2005)(ISBN 0-618-37206-7).
There is an optional study guide available; "Study Guide for Chemical Principles", 5th Edition, Paul B. Kelter, Houghton Mifflin Co. (2005). In addition, as specified on page xvi of the text there is a wealth of on-line information and help available - for the first time - this year. I do not (yet) know the quality of that material. I anticipate placing a copy (when it becomes available) of the "Complete Solutions Guide" (T.J. Hummel and S.S. Zumdahl) in the Chemistry Department Library on the first floor of Beury Hall for in library use ONLY .

Calculators: Most students find a calculator to be very useful in H091. Various calculators with many and varied features are available, but the most valuable features for this course are scientific (exponential) notation and logarithms, both of which you will be using routinely. It is your responsibility to keep your calculator in good working condition. The sharing of calculators during exams and quizzes is not permitted.

Grading: At the end of the term, letter grades will be reported for H091; there is no separate grade for H091R. (It is considered part of H091.) The grades will be based upon a possible 1000 points as outlined below. Scores for Recitation classes will be scaled before grade assignments are made so that different instructors (should there be more than one) have the same class average; this helps minimize the inevitable differences between instructors. Since letter grades are determined on the basis of all of the students in the course, preliminary letter grades (should you request an estimate of your progress) based upon a single Recitation quiz grade are only approximate. NOTE:

• Accrued point values do not directly translate into a letter grade. (i.e., earning 80% of the possible points may not be a 'B').

• As a matter of principle, Dr. Dalton does NOT discuss grades on the telephone or by email. You will find that he will generally make himself available, to you whenever you need to talk to him (his office door is open) so that questions can be handled in person or, if you prefer, by US Mail if a letter, signed by the student, requesting information is received.

  Exams: There will be two 50 min exams, four recitation quizzes, and a two hour final exam.
  Grades will be calculated as follows:

  • (2) 50 min exams 400 points (200 points each)

  • (1) Final exam 400 points

  • (4) recitation quizzes 200 points (50 points each)

  • TOTAL 1000 points

  
  
  
  

  Schedule of Lectures and Examinations

  Week	Chapter	Topic
  30 Aug.	Chapter 1	Introduction: Chemists and Chemistry
  6 Sept.	Chapter 2	Atoms, Molecules, Ions (6 Sept. Labor Day)
  13 Sept. QUIZ	Chapter 3	Stoichiometry (last day to drop)
  20 Sept.	Chapter 4	Types of Reactions Solution Stoichiometry
  27 Sept.	Chapter 5	Gases
  4 Oct.	Chapter 5; REVIEW	First examination, 8 October
  11 Oct. QUIZ	Chapter 6	Equilibrium
  18 Oct.	Chapter 6	Equilibrium
  25 Oct.	Chapter 6,7	Acids and Bases
  1 Nov. QUIZ	Chapter 7	Acids and Bases
  8 Nov.	Chapter 8	Buffers (Aqueous Equilibria)
  15 Nov.	REVIEW
  22 Nov.	Chapter 9	Thermodynamics ( Second examination, 24 November, (Thanksgiving Holiday)
  29 Nov. QUIZ	Chapters 9 and 10	Thermodynamics
  6 Dec.	Chapter 10 and REVIEW	Last Class on 8 Dec.

  Monday, 13 Dec. : Final Exam (11:00AM-1:00PM)

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  Recitation Assignments

  Chapter	Problem Assignments
  2	18,19,31,32,33,35,36,39,41,44,50,51,61
  3	19,23,25,28,31,34,44,46,47,52-56,61,78,92
  4	11,14,19,22,35,40,48,51,55-57,59,88
  5	25,26,31,33,38,45,50,65,69,71,95,113
  6	12,15,16,19,21,22,27,28,32,39,46,60
  7	19,27,28,33,38,43,50,59,65,66,72,79,81,98
  8	16,20,21,28,30,41,42,45,53,55,67,74,81,99
  9	17,18,22,27,30,35,37,40,43,46,49,54,61,64,68
  10	17,20,34,39,41,46,47,50,67,71,79

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  Drop/Add: During the first week of classes students may rearrange their schedules without special approval from the instructor as long as the desired section(s) are open. Students should check the Diamond Line (215-204-2525) phone registration system frequently or Temple's On-line Course Schedule . Both systems will allow students to determine which sections are currently open. Note that a section that was closed in the early morning may have opened up by the afternoon, so check frequently.

  Withdrawal: Please note that a withdrawal (W) is an institutional procedure which is not complete until the withdrawal form has been signed and submitted to the Registrar's office. This course is governed by the Temple University Policy (#03.12.12) on Withdrawal. Please click here to view the policy.

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  Incomplete: Please note that an Incomplete (I) is only to be given in accord with institutional procedures and which is not complete until the specific requirements and forms have been met, signed and submitted. This course is governed by the Temple University Policy (#03.12.13) on Incompletes. Please click here to view the policy.