Chemistry C081/H091 (lecture), C081R/C091R (recitation) [and C083/H093. (laboratory)] are offered only in the Fall term. These courses serve as the first semester of General Chemistry for Honors (H) and Chemisty Majors (C) students. It is understood that, at least high school algebra and chemistry have been successfully completed by class participants. Thus, it is presumed that students will participate by completing the reading assignments prior to coming to class and that they are comfortable with the mechanical approaches to the usual kinds of problem solving (for which homework assignments are designed to help). Therefore, class time can be used to build on this prior knowledge in order to attempt to avoid the apparent fragmented nature of the subject matter so often found in General Chemistry classes. Nonetheless, it has been found by previous classes that the diversity of the many topics addressed in order to prepare Honors and Majors for their respective futures, will intrude on the overall unity of the subject. 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.

All students registered for C081/H091 must also sign up for a Recitation section (C081R/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 C081/H091, regular attendance in recitation is essential.

Text:" Chemical Principles", 4th Edition, Steven S. Zumdahl, Houghton Mifflin Co.,Boston and New York (1998).
There is an optional study guide available; "Study Guide for Chemical Principles", 4th Edition, Paul B. Kelter, Houghton Mifflin Co. (1998).

Calculators: Most students find a calculator to be very useful in C081/H091. Various calculators with many and varied features are available, but the most valuable features for General Chemistry are scientific (exponential) notation and logarithms. 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 C081/H091; there is no separate grade for C081R/H091R. (It is considered part of C081/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 based upon a single class of recitation or laboratory are only approximate grades. 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. Questions can be handled in person or by US Mail if a signed letter 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
  1 Sept.	Chapter 1	Introduction: Chemists and Chemistry
  8 Sept.	Chapter 2	Atoms, Molecules, Ions
  15 Sept. QUIZ	Chapter 3	Stoichiometry
  22 Sept.	Chapter 4	More Stoichiometry
  29 Sept.	Chapter 5	Gases
  6 Oct.	Chapter 5; REVIEW	First examination, 10 October
  13 Oct. QUIZ	Chapter 6	Equilibrium
  20 Oct.	Chapter 6	Equilibrium
  27 Oct.	Chapter 6,7	Acids and Bases
  3 Nov. QUIZ	Chapter 7	Acids and Bases
  10 Nov.	Chapter 8	Buffers and Stoichiometry
  17 Nov.	REVIEW
  24 Nov.	Chapter 9	Second examination, 26 November, Thermodynamics
  1 Dec. QUIZ	Chapters 9 and 10	Thermodynamics
  8 Dec.	Chapter 10 and REVIEW	Last Class on 10 Dec.

  15 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
  3	19,23,25,28,31,34,44,46,47,52,55,61,78,92
  4	11,14,19,22,35,40,48,51,55,56,59,88
  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	19,27,28,33,43,50,59,65,66,72,79,81,98
  8	16,20,21,28,30,41,42,45,53,55,67,74,81,101
  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.