SUBJECT

TITLE: GENERAL CHEMISTRY 1

INSTRUCTOR: SCHEDULE: ROOM

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SUBJECT DESCRIPTION AND RATIONALE:
General Chemistry 1 is the first course in general and inorganic chemistry. It develops in the student basic concepts of matter and its classifications; mass
relationships in chemical reactions; the properties of gases, liquids, and solids; some concepts of thermochemistry; quantum theory and electronic behavior;
periodic relationship of elements in the periodic table; chemical bonding; intermolecular forces; and solutions.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: On completion of this course, the students will have been able to….
ELGA LEARNING OUTCOME
Critical and Creative Thinker At the end of the term, the students are expected to relate chemistry concepts with new developments or current
Effective Communicator research in their field of study.
Lifelong Learner
Service-Driven Citizen

CULMINATING PRODUCT AS EVIDENCE OF OUTCOMES:
As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the student is required to submit the following during the indicated dates of the term.
Learning Outcome Required Output Week
At the end of the term, the students are Submission of copy of paper on topic of interest 5th
expected to relate relevant chemistry concepts from the student’s major. Possible sources are
with a current topic of interest in their field. Scientific American, Popular Mechanics, Nature,
Science, and Chemical and Engineering News
from the past 3 years.
Students are expected to consult the faculty
 Learning Outcome Required Output Week
from week 6 to 12 to develop their
understanding of their topic.
Chemistry in My Field (or substitute topic) - A 13th
reflection paper on how a specific subject matter
of the course helped the student best in
understanding the submitted article.
Pre-lab Report Notebook 2nd-11th
Laboratory Worksheets 3rd-11th
Laboratory Performance 2nd-11th

DUE DATE:
RUBRIC FOR EVALUATING CULMINATING PROJECT: Reflection Paper (Chemistry in my Field)
CRITERIA EXEMPLARY SATISFACTORY DEVELOPING BEGINNING RATING
4 3 2 1
Organization, 20% Answer is well organized Answer is organized but Answer shows Answer is disorganized and
and structured. lacks certain key elements. organization but has the flow of information
several portions that are and arguments are
not relevant. confusing.
Scientific Accuracy, 40% Scientific explanations or Scientific explanations or Scientific explanations or Scientific explanations or
facts presented/cited are facts presented/cited show facts presented/cited show facts presented or cited
relevant. some inaccuracies. a significant number of are all misconceptions.
inaccuracies.
Presentation of Arguments Explanations presented are Explanations presented are Explanations presented Explanations presented do
or Explanations, 40% clear, valid, and clear, valid, and convincing only partially addressed not in any way relate to
convincing. but has several flaws. the topic. the topic.
OVER-ALL SCORE

RUBRIC FOR EVALUATING CULMINATING PROJECT: Laboratory Journal
CRITERIA EXEMPLARY SATISFACTORY DEVELOPING BEGINNING RATING
4 3 2 1
Experiment Details (Pre- Experiment number with Experiment number with Experiment title is not Both experiment title and
Lab), 25% experiment title is experiment title is specified and only number are not written in
specified in the journal. specified in the journal. experiment number is the journal.
Date of the experiment indicated in the journal.
and page numbers are
specified in the journal.
Objectives (Pre-Lab), 25% The objectives of the The objectives of the Some of the most There are no objectives
experiment are written experiment are written important objectives of the written or indicated in the
completely. Additional correctly and completely. experiment are not written journal.
facts and information were and indicated in the
supplemented. journal.
Experimental Procedure Experimental procedures The procedures for the The procedure written is There are no procedures
(Pre-Lab), 25% are complete and safety experiment were written inadequate for the written for the
precautions for the completely. experiment. experiment.
experiment were also
written in the journal.
Data, 25% The experimental data is The experimental data is Experimental data is Experimental data is not
written completely with all written completely. incomplete/inadequate for written in the journal.
pertinent comments and the results that will be
inferences necessary for obtained for the
processing results. experiment.
OVER-ALL SCORE




RUBRIC FOR EVALUATING CULMINATING PROJECT: Laboratory Worksheets and Advanced Study Assignments (ASA)
CRITERIA EXEMPLARY SATISFACTORY DEVELOPING BEGINNING RATING
4 3 2 1
Precision and Accuracy of The analysis shows The analysis shows good The precision and accuracy The parameters of
Results (50%) excellent accuracy and accuracy and precision of the measurement based precision and accuracy
precision based on the based on the parameters on the parameters show an erroneous
parameters calculated. The calculated. The algorithms calculated are low. The experiment. The
algorithms on the on the computations algorithms on the algorithms for computing
computations are contain few errors and computations contain were not followed and the
accurately done and the have variable number of errors and the number of number of significant
usage of correct number of significant figures. significant figures is figures is variable.
significant figures is done. variable.
Presentation of Arguments and Arguments and The arguments and The arguments and
Arguments/Explanations/ explanations presented are explanations presented are explanations presented explanations presented do
Calculations (50%) clear, valid and convincing clear, valid, and only partially addressed not in any way address the
and came from more convincing. the problem. problem.
current sets of theories
and experimental
evidence.
OVER-ALL SCORE





RUBRIC FOR EVALUATING CULMINATING PROJECT: Laboratory Performance
CRITERIA EXEMPLARY SATISFACTORY DEVELOPING BEGINNING RATING
4 3 2 1
 CRITERIA EXEMPLARY SATISFACTORY DEVELOPING BEGINNING RATING
4 3 2 1
Laboratory Techniques, Very good lab skills and Evidence of average Fair laboratory techniques Poor laboratory techniques
40% proper techniques. laboratory skilss. Works
Enthusiastic worker. willingly.
Laboratory Safety, 30% Excellent attention to lab Above average attention Occasional display of Paid no attention to lab
safety and waste to lab safety and applied interest in lab safety and safety. Poor waste
management. appropriate waste waste management. management.
management.
Group Cooperation, 30% Did more than his/her fair Did significant amount of Did almost as much work Did generally less than
share of the work. Led the work. Responsible for as the other members of other members of the
group to getting the work getting the work done on the group. group.
done on time. time.
OVER-ALL SCORE
*Laboratory Performance is automatically zero (0) for a particular meeting if at least one of the following requirements is not satisfied: Laboratory goggles/Safety
eyewear, Laboratory gown, Pre-Lab Journal.
GRADING SYSTEM:
LECTURE LABORATORY
• Written Exams – 25 % • Laboratory Performance – 50 %
• Quizzes, Exercises, Homework and Problem Sets – 16.7 % • Pre-Laboratory Requirements – 25 %
• Reflection Paper (Chemistry in my Field) – 8.3 % o Laboratory Journal – 12.5 %
• Trimestral Exam – 50% o Advanced Study Assignment – 12.5 %
• Laboratory Worksheets – 25 %
FINAL GRADE:
LECTURE GRADE 60%
LABORATORY GRADE 40%



SCHEDULE:
UNIT TOPIC WEEK LEARNING OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENT LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES
Orientation
1.5 Units of Measurement
Significant Figures and
Calculations
1.8 Classification of Matter
Chemical Foundations
1.10 Dalton’s Atomic Theory
1.13 The Periodic Table
OUTCOMES (Learning Competency)
CLASSROOM LABORATORY
1-2 At the end of the •Apply significant figures in Concept Mapping Discussion of Laboratory
term, the students are measurements and calculations Exercises Policies, Guidelines and
expected to relate •Become familiar with the parts Recitation Course Requirements
chemistry concepts
of the atom and their properties
with important social Locker Check-In
issues like poverty or •Distinguish between atomic
pollution, and how number and mass number Safety in the Laboratory
chemistry could be •Classify matter
part of the solution. •Understand concept of mole Quantitative
•Differentiate particulate forms Measurements and
of matter Significant Figures
At the end of the Observe laboratory safety Chemical Formulas
course, the students procedures and the proper and
are expected to responsible use, storage and Chemical Nomenclature
execute specific disposal of chemicals and I. Binary Inorganic
procedural tasks in reagents. Compounds
laboratory
experiments and be II. Ternary Inorganic
aware of responsible Compounds
use of chemicals by
practicing proper
waste disposal.
 UNIT TOPIC WEEK LEARNING OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENT LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES
Chapter 2
Chemical Compounds
2.1 Atomic Structure: Subatomic
Particles
2.2 The Nuclear Atom
2.3 Isotopes and Average Atomic
Mass
2.4 Ions and Ionic Compounds
2.6 Ionic Compounds: Bonding
and Properties
2.7 Molecular Compounds
2.10 Amount of Substance: The
Mole
2.11 Molar Mass
2.12 Composition and Chemical
Formulas
Chapter 3
Chemical Reactions
3.6 The Mole and Chemical
Reactions
3.7 Limiting Reactant
3.8 Evaluating Chemical
Synthesis: Percent Yield
3.9 Composition and Empirical
Formulas
OUTCOMES (Learning Competency)
3-4 • Explain the concept of
counting by weighing
• Explain the difference
between covalent and ionic
bonding
• Distinguish between moles,
Avogadro’s number and
molar mass
• Discuss why mass is
conserved in a chemical
reaction
5-7 • Balance and interpret
chemical equations
• Perform stoichiometric
calculations
• Explain why actual yield is
often less than theoretical
CLASSROOM LABORATORY
Lecture Presentation Skills Development 1:
Board Work Noting details; Pigments;
Natural indicators
Writing Balanced
Chemical Equations
Exam 1 Skills Development 2:
Laboratory Techniques
and Operations
Use of Bunsen Burner
Separation of Mixtures
Skills Development 3:
Measurement and
Evaluation of Data
The Use of Platform
Balance
Measurement of Volumes
 UNIT TOPIC WEEK LEARNING OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENT LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES
OUTCOMES (Learning Competency)
CLASSROOM LABORATORY

Chapter 5 7 • Understand the quantization Lecture Presentation Experiment 1: The

Electron Configurations and of energy Worked Exercises Densities of Liquids and
the Periodic Table • Characterize the Bohr Problem Solving Solids
5.1 Electromagnetic Radiation model of the atom
and Matter • List the most important Experiment 8: The
5.2 Planck’s Quantum Theory ideas of the quantum Alkaline Earths and the
5.3 The Bohr Model of the mechanical model of the Halogens – Two Families
Hydrogen Atom atom in the Periodic Table
5.4 The Quantum Mechanical • Give quantum numbers,
Model of the Atom their relationships and
5.5 Quantum Numbers, Energy designations
Levels, and Atomic Orbitals • Write electron
5.6 Shapes of Atomic Orbitals configurations and
5.7 Atom Electron Configurations differentiate core and
5.8 Ion Electron Configurations valence electrons
Periodic Trends • Use the periodic table for
5.9 Atomic Radii the classification of
5.10 Ionic Radii elements and predicting
5.11 Ionization Energies trends in properties
5.12 Electron Affinities
 UNIT TOPIC WEEK LEARNING OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENT LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES
Chapter 6
Covalent Bonding
6.1 Covalent Bonding
6.2 Single Covalent Bonds and
Lewis Structures
6.4 Multiple Covalent Bonds
6.6 Bond Properties: Bond
Length and Bond Energy
6.7 Bond Properties: Polarity;
Electronegativity
6.8 Formal Charge
6.9 Lewis Structures and
Resonance
6.10 Exceptions to the Octet Rule
Chapter 7
Molecular Structures
7.2 Predicting Molecular Shapes:
VSEPR
7.6 Noncovalent Interactions and
Forces Between Molecules
Chapter 8
Properties of Gases
8.1 Gas Pressure
8.2 Kinetic-Molecular Theory
8.3 The Behavior of Ideal Gases:
Gas Laws
8,4 Gas Density, Molar Mass and
the Ideal Gas Law
8.5 Quantities of Gases in
Chemical Reactions
8.6 Gas Mixtures and Partial
Pressures
8.8 The Behavior of Real (Non-
Ideal) Gases
OUTCOMES (Learning Competency)
CLASSROOM LABORATORY
8-9 • Distinguish between Exam 2 Lecture Presentation Experiment 9: The
electronegativity vs. Recitation Geometrical Sturcture of
electron affinity, covalent vs Molecules – An
ionic bond, pure covalent Experiment Using
bond vs polar covalent bond Molecular Models
• Give and apply the steps for
drawing Lewis Structures
• Evaluate formal charges
• Molecular modeling Experiment 2:
Determination of a
• Predict molecular geometry
Chemical Formula
• Predict polarity of molecules
10-11 § Write, explain, apply the Lecture Presentation Experiment 3:
gas laws Guided Exercises Identification of a
Problem Solving Compound by Mass
§ Discuss the Kinetic
Relationships
Molecular Theory (KMT) of
gases and use the KMT to Experiment 6: Molar
qualitatively explain the Mass of a Volatile Liquid
gas laws; argue the
difference between ideal
and non-ideal gas behavior
 UNIT TOPIC WEEK LEARNING OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENT LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES
OUTCOMES (Learning Competency)
CLASSROOM LABORATORY
Chapter 9 12 • Distinguish inter and Exam 3 Lecture Presentation Experiment 4: Properties
Liquids, Solids and Materials intermolecular forces and of Hydrates
9.1 Liquids, Solids and how they relate to physical
Intermolecular Forces properties
9.2 Vaporization and • Differentiate crystals from
Condensation amorphous solids
9.3 Vapor Pressure
9.4 Solids and Change of Phase
9.5 Water: Its Important and
Unusual Properties
9.6 Crystalline Solids
9.7 Network Solids

Chapter 13 13 • Distinguish different types Lecture Presentation Experiment 11: Molar

The Chemistry of Solutes and of solutions Mass Determination by
Solutions • Work with different Depression of the
13.1 Solubility and Intermolecular concentration units Freezing Point
Forces • Understand the effect of T
13.2 Solubility and Equilibrium and P on solubility
13.3 Enthalpy, Entropy, and • Understand colligative
Dissolving Solutes properties and determine
13.4 Temperature and Solubility molar mass
13.5 Pressure and Dissolving
Gases in Liquids: Henry’s
Law
13.7 Colligative Properties
14 Trimestral Review/ Locker Check-Out
Examination
Note: Unit topics in italicized form are laboratory activities




 REFERENCES:
Textbook and Manual* (for use in Grades 11 and 12)

Moore, J.W. and Stanitski, C.L. (2015) Chemistry the Molecular Science (5th edition) Brooks/Cole-Cengage Learning
Slowinski, E.J., Wolsey, W.C. and Rossi, R.C. (2014) Chemistry Laboratory Manual for Science Majors (Philippine edition) Cengage Learning

References

Burge, J. and J. Overby ((2015) Chemistry Atoms First, (2nd Edition), New York: McGraw-Hill.

Chang, R. and K.A. Goldsby (2013) Chemistry, (11th Edition), New York: McGraw-Hill.

Kotz, J.C. and Treichel Jr, P.M., Weaver, G.C. (2012) Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity, (8th edition). Australia: Brooks/Cole-Cengage Learning.

Masterton, W.L. and Hurley, C.N. (2008) Chemistry: Principle and Reactions, (6th edition). Canada: Brooks/Cole-Cengage Learning,

Malone, L.J., Dolter, T.O. with Gentemann, S. (2013) Basic Chemistry (9th edition) Hoboken, NJ, Wiley.

Petrucci, R.H. (2011) General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications, (10th edition) Toronto: Pearson Canada

Silberberg, M.S. (2013) Principles of General Chemistry (3rd edition). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Tro, N.J. with Neu, D. (2012) Chemistry in Focus: A Molecular View of our World, (5th edition). Australia: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning.

Zumdahl, S.S., and Zumdahl, S.A. (2012) Chemistry, An Atoms First Approach (International Edition), Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning.

Online Resources

Online resources are available at www.cengagebrain.com using the ISBN of the book: ISBN-13: 978-1-285-19904-7; ISBN-10: 1-285-19904-9.
CengageBrain.com App, an Apple iPhoneÒ application is also available for free study materials.

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meeting of the class.