CHEM 102 - Chemistry II

4 Credits: (3 lecture, 3 lab)

Course Description
This course stresses the application of chemical principles and solution chemistry. The course includes the study of equilibria, kinetics, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. This course is intended for students majoring in science, engineering, and related fields.

Note Spring semester only.

Prerequisite MATH 102 or concurrent registration, and grade of “C” or better in CHEM 101.

Text
Burdge, J. & Overby, J. (2024). Chemistry: atoms first w/Connect (5th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

Cengage Learning (2017). General chemistry lab manual (2nd ed.). Mason, OH: Cengage.

Objectives
The student will be able to:

A. Describe and compute thermodynamic and kinetic factors which influence a chemical reaction.

B. Describe the theory of acids and bases and apply these concepts in predicting the products of a chemical reaction.

C. Compute and predict influences upon chemical equilibria in solution.

D. Utilize the concepts and theories developed in electrochemistry.

E. Describe the geometry, nomenclature, and uses of coordination compounds.

F. Describe the basics of nuclear chemistry and the uses and hazards of nuclear radiation.

Content
A. Reactions in Aqueous Solutions

B. Gaseous Equilibrium

C. Acid Base Theory and Equilibria

D. Buffers

E. Tritations

F. Precipitation Equilibria and Solubility

G. Coordination Compounds

H. Kinetics

I. Thermochemistry and Thermodynamics

J. Electrochemistry

K. Nuclear Chemistry

Student Evaluation
Evaluation is based upon periodic examinations, homework assignments, laboratory reports, a departmental midterm examination, and a departmental final examination.