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CHM 192 - Chemistry II

Course Description

Continues the exploration of basic chemical principles and concepts. Topics include: equilibrium theory, solution chemistry, acid-base theory, and nuclear chemistry.

Competency Areas		Hours
Equilibrium Theory		Class	4
Solution Chemistry		D. Lab	0
Acid-Base Theory		P. Lab/O.B.I.	3
Nuclear Chemistry		Credit	5
Prerequisite:	CHM 191
Corequisite:

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.
EQUILIBRIUM THEORY		10	0	10
Activation energy	Describe activation energy.
Reaction rates	Summarize the various factors that affect reaction rates.
Chemical equilibrium	Describe the concept of chemical equilibrium as a dynamic equilibrium.
Calculations	Use the equilibrium constant expression in chemical calculations.
SOLUTION CHEMISTRY		10	0	10
Interactive forces	Explain the interactive forces in solution chemistry and the significance of these forces.
Solutions	Specify concentrations of solutions. Describe the properties of solutions of electrolytes.
Osmosis	Describe osmosis and reverse osmosis. Illustrate osmosis and reverse osmosis.
ACID-BASE THEORY		10	0	10
Theories	Define acid, base, and neutralization in terms of the Arrhenius theory.
	State the Bronsted-Lowry acid-base theory.
	Apply the Bronsted-Lowry acid-base theory.
Equations	Write balanced molecular equations, total ionic equations, and net ionic equations for neutralization reactions of acids and bases to form salts.
Calculations	Perform calculations for titrations and neutralizations.
	Perform calculations involving pH, pOH, and buffer solutions.
NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY		10	0	0
Radioactive decay	Describe the processes involved in radioactive decay. Calculate remaining activity in a radioactive sample.

Suggested Resources

Books

Adamson, A. W. (1973). A textbook of physical chemistry. New York: Academic Press.

Cotton, F. A., & Wilkinson, G. (1988). Advanced inorganic chemistry (5th ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Davis, R. E. (1988). Study guide to accompany general chemistry with qualitative analysis (3rd ed.). Philadelphia: Saunders College.

Murrell, J. N., et al. (1987). The chemical bond (2nd ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Weast, R. C. (Ed.). (1987). Handbook of chemistry and physics (68th ed.). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

Whitten, K. W., et al. (1988). Experiments in general chemistry. Philadelphia: Saunders College.

Whitten, K. W., et al. (1988). General chemistry with qualitative analysis (3rd ed.). Philadelphia: Saunders College.

Whitten, K. W., et al. (1988). Lecture outline to accompany general chemistry with qualitative analysis (3rd ed.). Philadelphia: Saunders College.