CH1010 Course Outline
Text: "General, Organic, and Biochemistry" By I. Blei and G.
Odian, W. H. Freeman and Co., New York, 2000.
I. Introduction
A. Chemistry in the modern world, pp.1-10.
B. Measurement and calculation in chemistry
1. Significant figures and scientific notation, pp.12-15.
2. The metric system, pp.10-12.
3. Scientific calculations, pp.15-33.
C. Problems. In chapter: 1.1-1.20. pp.34-36: 1.1-1.44.
II. Atomic Structure
A. Dalton's atomic theory and atomic masses, pp.37-41.
B. The structure of the atom, pp.41-44.
C. The periodic table, pp.44-48.
D. The electronic structure of the atom, pp.48-62.
E. Problems. In chapter: 2.1-2.14. Pp.63-64: 2.1-2.14,
2.17-2.24, 2.26-2.56, 2.59-2.62.
III. Molecules and Chemical Bonding
A. Ionic bonding, pp.65-76.
B. Covalent bonding
1. Lewis structures for simple molecules, pp.76-84, 286-294.
2. Polar covalent bonds, pp.84-86.
3. Hydrogen bonding and other attractive forces between
molecules, pp. 151-157.
4. Three dimensional molecular structure, pp.86-91, 294-302.
5. Naming alkanes, pp.302-307.
C. Problems. In chapters: 3.1-3.14, 6.1-6.2, 11.1-11.7.
pp.92-93: 3.1-3.46, 3.51-3.53. p.171: 6.17-6.18. pp.324-326:
11.2-11.18, 11.20-11.24.
IV. Chemical Calculations
A. Chemical formulas and molecular weights, pp.94-97.
B. The mole concept, pp.97-100.
1. Determining empirical and molecular formulas, pp.100-104.
C. Balancing equations, pp.104-111.
D. Stoichiometry problems, pp.111-117.
E. Problems. In chapter: 4.1-4.17. pp.118-119: 4.1-4.55.
V. The Properties of Gasses
A. Gas pressure, pp.120-124.
B. The gas laws, pp.124-139.
1. Dalton's law of partial pressures, pp.139-140.
C. Problems. In chapter: 5.1-5.13. pp. 145-146: 5.1-5.39.
VI. Interactions Between Molecules
A. States of matter, pp.148-151.
B. Intermolecular forces, pp.151-161.
1. Hydrogen bonding, pp.153-155, 376-381, 603-604, 628-630.
C. Vapor pressure and vaporization, pp.161-167.
D. The structure of solids, pp.167-169.
E. Problems. In chapter: 6.1-6.9, 13.6, 21.4. pp.170-171:
6.1-6.22, 6.25-6.30, 6.52-6.59.
VII. The Properties of Solutions
A. Ways of expressing concentrations of solutions, pp.173-186.
B. Solubility, pp.186-190.
C. Osmosis and membranes, pp.190-199.
D. Problems. In chapter: 7.1-7.14. pp. 199-201: 7.1-7.45,
7.50-7.71.
VIII. Chemical Reactions
A. Chemical kinetics and reaction rates, pp.201-204.
1. Activation energies and energy diagrams, pp.204-208.
B. Catalysis, pp.208-211, 341-342, 669-671.
C. Chemical equilibrium, pp.211-220.
D. The interplay between kinetics and thermodynamics, class
notes.
E. Problems. In chapter: 8.1-8.8. pp.220-222:
8.1-8.7,8.9-8.38.
IX. Acid-Base Chemistry
A. Properties of acids and bases, pp.223-226.
B. Strong acids and bases, pp.226-228.
C. The pH scale, pp.228-233.
D. Weak acids and bases, pp.233-238.
1. Acid and base dissociation constants, pp.233-243.
E. Buffers, pp.243-249.
F. Titration and normality, pp. 249-254.
G. Problems. In chapter: 9.1-9.17. pp.255-257: 9.1-9.39,
9.45-9.58.
X. Chemical and Biological Effects of Nuclear Radiation
A. Radioactive emissions and half-lives, pp.258-265.
1. Types of radiation, pp. 265-267.
2. Radioactive dating, p. 267.
B. Biomedical applications and hazards of radiation, pp.267-270,
275-279.
1. Radiation and the ozone layer, p.269 and class notes.
C. Nuclear energy, pp.279-282.
D. Problems. In chapter: 10.1-10.6. pp.283-284:
10.1-10.8,10.13-10.14,10.43-10.44.
XI. Saturated Hydrocarbons (Alkanes)
A. Overview of organic chemistry, pp286-293.
B. Alkanes
1. Structure, pp.293-302.
2. Nomenclature, pp.302-307.
C. Cycloalkanes, pp.308-313.
1. Stereoisomerism in cycloalkanes, pp.310-313.
2. Conformation in cycloalkanes, p.311.
D. Physical properties of saturated hydrocarbons, pp.313-316.
E. Reactions of saturated hydrocarbons.
1. Combustion, pp.316-320.
a) Global warming and hydrocarbon combustion, p.319 and class
notes.
2. Halogenation, pp.320-323.
F. Problems. In chapter: 11.1-11.16. pp.324-328: 11.1-11.52,
11.56-11.59.
XII. Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
A. Alkenes
1. Structure, pp.329-336.
2. Nomenclature, pp.336-337.
3. Stereoisomerism in alkenes (cis-trans isomers), pp.337-341.
4. Addition reactions of alkenes, pp.341-349.
a) Addition of symmetric reagents: Hydrogenation and
halogenation, pp.341-343.
b) Addition of unsymmetric reagents: Water and acids, pp.343-347.
c) Addition polymerization, pp.346-349.
5. Oxidation of alkenes, pp.349-351.
B. Alkynes, p. 351.
C. Aromatic compounds
1. Structure and bonding, pp. 352-356.
2. Nomenclature, pp.254-257.
3. Electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions, pp.357-359.
4. Aromatic compounds other than benzene, p.360, 469, and class
notes.
D. Problems. In Chapter: 12.1-12.13. pp.362-368.
12.1-12.22,12.25-12.28, 12.31-12.43, 12.45-12.46, 12.48-12.56,
12.61-12.68.
XIII. Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers, and their Sulfur Analogs
A. Alcohols
1. Structure, pp.369-373.
2. Nomenclature of alcohols, pp.373-375
3. Physical properties, pp.375-381.
4. Reactions
a) Acidity and basicity, p.381.
b) Dehydration to alkenes, pp.381-384.
c) Oxidation, pp.384-388.
B. Phenols
1. Structure and nomenclature, pp.388-391.
C. Ethers
1. Structure and nomenclature, pp. 391-394.
2. Formation of ethers by dehydration of alcohols, pp.394-395.
D. Sulfur analogs, pp.395-396.
E. Problems. In chapter: 13.1-13.17. pp. 398-402: 13.1-13.8,
13.15-13.18, 13.21-13.24, 13.27-13.28, 31.31-13.41, 13.46-13.50,
13.55-13.63.