GENERAL CHEMISTRY

AIM

This course lays the foundation for all subsequent study in chemistry. During the semester, we will focus on the key chemical themes of structure and equilibrium. We start with a quick review of basic concepts like matter, atom, molecules, and ionic compounds, writing equations to describe chemical reactions, particularly, in solution, mass and mole relationship and stereochemistry. We will review the basic of ideal gas behavior as well. The rest of the semester fleshes out the theme of structure and equilibrium. First we introduce key concepts about light and quantum mechanics and use them to explain the properties of atom and the structure of periodic table. Next, we develop a set of powerful model that explains how atom forms chemical bonds, and three-dimensional structure of organic and inorganic molecules. We conclude with physical properties of solutions, chemical equilibrium and the solution phase reactions of acid and bases.

CONTENT

This course contains; Matter, Atom and Atomic Theory,Chemical Compounds,Chemical Reactions,Reaction In Aqueous Solution,Gases,Thermochemistry,Electron in Atom,The Periodic Table and Same Atomic Properties,Chemical Bonding I-Basic Concepts,Chemical Bonding II-Additional Aspects,Intermolecular Forces,Solutions and Their Physical Properties,Principles of Chemical Equilibrium,Acids and Bases.

1. 1

   Remembers main subjects of general chemistry with updated knowledge

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

2. 2

   Predict chemical compounds, their reactions and the role of the compound in the reaction

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

3. 3

   Evaluate the gas laws

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

4. 4

   Recognize the interactions between atoms and molecules

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

5. 5

   Asses the solution properties and solution components

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

6. 6

   Interpret the temperature, heat and work relation in chemical reactions

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

7. 7

   Evaluates the bond theories

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

8. 8

   Recognizes the acids and bases reactions

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

9. 9

   Evaluates the chemical equilibrium conditions

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Matter, Atom and Atomic Theory

   Preparation: Going through course materials

2. WEEK 2

   Chemical Compounds

   Preparation: Going through course materials

3. WEEK 3

   Chemical Reactions

   Preparation: Going through course materials

4. WEEK 4

   Reaction In Aqueous Solution

   Preparation: Going through course materials

5. WEEK 5

   Gases

   Preparation: Going through course materials

6. WEEK 6

   Thermochemistry

   Preparation: Going through course materials

7. WEEK 7

   Electron in Atom

   Preparation: Going through course materials

8. WEEK 8

   The Periodic Table and Same Atomic Properties

   Preparation: Going through course materials

9. WEEK 9

   Chemical Bonding I-Basic Concepts

   Preparation: Going through course materials

10. WEEK 10

    Chemical Bonding II-Additional Aspects

    Preparation: Going through course materials

11. WEEK 11

    Intermolecular Forces

    Preparation: Going through course materials

12. WEEK 12

    Solutions and Their Physical Properties

    Preparation: Going through course materials

13. WEEK 13

    Principles of Chemical Equilibrium

    Preparation: Going through course materials

14. WEEK 14

    Acids and Bases

    Preparation: Going through course materials

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success30%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success70%

WORKLOAD

READING

• General Chemistry Principles and Modern Applications (Ralph H. Petrucci, 11th edition)
• Lecture notes presentation

TEACHING STAFF

• Prof.Dr. Yasemin YÜKSEL DURMAZCOORDINATOR
• Prof.Dr. Yasemin YÜKSEL DURMAZ
• Res.Assist. Birgün ÖZÇOLAK ASLAN