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Program Overview

The Chem 1B program is a 2nd-semester general chemistry course that covers a range of topics, including chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, nuclear chemistry, and coordination chemistry.

Course Description

Chem 1B is a 2nd-semester college general chemistry course with an emphasis on introduction to physical chemistry. The course will address chemical equilibrium, aqueous (including acid-base) equilibrium, thermodynamics, coordination chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, nuclear chemistry, and possibly some organic chemistry. Problem-solving and critical thinking skills are emphasized.

Course Materials

• eText: Chemistry 5th or 6th Edition by Tro
  • Cost: $10.99/month
• ALEKS for the General Chemistry account
  • Cost: $83.28 for one semester (18 weeks online purchase)
• Laptop computer with broadband internet access
• Scientific calculator (graphing calculators and cell phones not allowed during exams)
• Chem 1B lab manual
• Lab notebook
• Lab safety glasses

Course Schedule

• Lecture: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM, in D-119 main campus (section 20978)
• Lab: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:15 AM - 1:05 PM, in room 150 at 860 Atlantic for wet lab or D-119 main campus for required problem sessions and supplemental lectures

Safety Note

• No sandals, shorts, food, or drink allowed in the lab
• Protective shoes and clothing are required

Exam Schedule

• Exam 1: Chem 1A review (Chapters 12 and 14) plus Chapters 16 and 17
• Exam 2: Chapters 17, 18, plus some Chapter 7 Chem 1A thermo review
• Exam 3: Chapters 7, 19, and 20
• Comprehensive ACS Final Exam: including Chapters 15, 21, and 26

Grading Scheme

• Exams: 50%
  • Exams 1, 2, and 3: 10% each
  • Final exam: 20%
• ALEKS General Chemistry: 20%
  • Adaptive homework and assessments progress
• Labs: 20%
  • Attendance
  • Bench work
  • Lab reports required
• Class participation: 10%
  • Attendance
  • Office hours
  • Problem-solving sessions
  • Discussions

Course Chapters

• Chapters 12: Liquids, Solid Intermolecular Forces
• Chapter 14: Solutions (Chem 1A Review)
• Chapter 16: Chemical Equilibrium
• Chapter 17: Acids and Bases
• Chapter 18: Aqueous Ionic Equilibrium
• Chapter 7: Thermochemistry (Chem 1A review from scratch)
• Chapter 19: Free Energy & Thermodynamics
• Chapter 20: Electrochemistry
• Chapter 15: Chemical Kinetics
• Chapter 21: Radioactivity & Nuclear Chemistry
• Chapter 26: Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds
• Additional topics may be covered as time permits:
  • Chapter 13: Solids and Modern Materials
  • Chapter 22: Organic Chemistry