Course Compact STC 111

COURSE COMPACT
School: Pure & Applied Science
Department: Science Laboratory Technology
Programme: ND Science Laboratory Technology
Course Code: STC 111
Course Title: General Principles of Chemistry
Units: 3
Course Lecturer(s): Mrs. E.U. Adebisi, Mr. O.O. Adegboyo, Mr. O.O. Omotayo
Semester: First
Session:
Location: Block BD, CCLARGE
A. Brief Overview of Course

This course accounts for electronic structure in atoms and the theoretical background
to the periodic table, and relate these to the properties of elements, it accounts for the
meaning of commonly encountered values and concepts in stoichiometry, equilibria,
basic thermodynamics and basic reaction kinetics, as well as and carry out
calculations within these fields Explanation of the different types of chemical bonds
and intermolecular forces and relate these to the physical properties of matter and
carrying out simple calculations regarding intermolecular forces relevant to different
types of transport processes in solution
B. Course Objectives/Goals
At the end of this course, students are expected to:
1. Understand atoms molecules, composition and structure
2. Understand the arrangement of elements in the periodic table
3. Understand chemical thermodynamics
4. Understand the properties and reactions of acids, bases and salts
5. Understand the fundamental concept of oxidation and reduction reactions
6. Understand surface phenomena and colloidal systems
7. Understand chemical equilibrium
C. Methods of Lecture Delivery/Teaching Aids

Lecture Delivery
 Interactive classroom session

 Projects
 Lecture notes
 Online lectures and assignment
Teaching Aids
 Use of laboratory to provide a practical understanding of the course contents
 PowerPoint slides where and when necessary
 Use of models
 Multimedia projectors
 Laboratory reagents and equipments
D. Course Outlines
 Modules & Details of Topics
Week 1& 2:
General Objective 1: Understand atoms molecules, composition and structure

1.1 Explain the experimental basis of atomic theory using the Bohr's theory of hydrogen atom
and many electron atoms.
1.2 Describe atomic spectra particularly the H atom emission spectrum
1.3 Discuss, qualitatively, the Energy States of the hydrogen atom in the Bohr model
1.4 Relate these Energy States to the observed emission spectra
1.5 Explain the limitations of the Bohr model
1.6 Describe the wave-particle duality of electrons and energy
1.7 State the different main energy levels of an atom, namely K, L, M…
1.8 Correlate the energies of the electron in the K, L, M, N,…shells with the values of the
principal quantum no n= 1,2,3,4,……
1.9 Relate the lines of the hydrogen emission spectrum to electronic energy level.
1.10 State Hund's rule, Heisenberg uncertainty principle Pauli exclusion principle.
1.11 Explain 1.10 above in relation to the concept of orbitals including subsidiary energy
levels (s,p,d,f orbitals).
1.12 Explain the significance e of the four quantum numbers
2.1 Describe the shapes of s and p orbitals.
1.13 Sketch the s and p orbitals
Week 3&4:
1.14 Describe the determination of relative atomic and molecular masses.
1.15 Explain isotopes and their use Describe the use of mass spectrometer as a means of
proving the existence of isotopes.
1.16 Define the following:: (i) Atomic number, (ii) Mass number, (iii) Atomic mass, Based
on 12C
1.17 Explain valency and chemical bonding.
1.18 Explain the octet and duplet rules
1.19 Distinguish between the following types of bonds: ionic: covalent; metallic, co-
ordination bond.
1.20 Understand energy considerations in ionic bonding and lattice energy
1.21 Understand the formation of covalent bonds, bond length and bond energy,
electronegativity and bond polarity,
1.22 Explain Van der Waal's forces
Week 5& 6:
General Objectives: 2. 0 Understand the arrangement of elements in the periodic table

2.1 Discuss the development of the periodic table
2.2 Describe building up periods I and II
2.3 Describe building up period III
2.4 Describe electron configurations within groups
2.5 Describe the first d-orbital transition series; building up period IV
2.6 Discuss the non-metallic elements
2.7 Discuss the Noble Gases
2.8 Write down electronic configuration for the first twenty elements of the periodic table.
2.9 Relate electron configuration to the position in the periodic table.
2.10 Describe trends in the Periodic Table such as atomic size, ionisation energy, electron
affinity, reactivity.
2.11 Describe diagonalrelationships
Week 7
General Objective 3: Understand chemical Thermodynamics

3.1 Describe thermodynamic systems e.g. open system, closed system, isolated system.
3.2 Explain thermodynamic functions enthalpy, entropy, free energy.
3.3 Explain the first and second laws of thermodynamics and their
significance.
3.4 Explain thermo chemistry as heat effects that accompany chemical reactions
Week 8&9
General Objective 4: Understand the properties and reactions of acid, bases and
salts.3.16 4.1 Define an acid and a base according to Arrhenius, Bronsted -Lowry and Lewis
concepts.
4.2 Identify acids and bases in chemistry equations.
4.3 Explain the meaning of the terms conjugates acid and conjugate base
4.4 Distinguish between a strong and weak acid or base.
4.5 Write the expression for the dissociation constant for an acid HA (aq)
4.6 Give the equation for the 3 degree of dissociation andconcentration, M. (moledm) for a
dilute solution of a weak acid.
4.7 Explain Ostwald's Dilution law and dissociation constant, K.
4.8 Calculate the degree of dissociation of a weak acid given the molarity and dissociation
constant.
4.9 State the value of the ionic product of water.
4.10 Explain the concept of hydrogen on concentration and pH
4.11 Calculate the pH value of an acid or base given the hydrogen ion concentration
4.15 Identify various types of indicators and the use in the measurement of pH.
Week 10&11:
General Objective 4 cont’d
4.16 Define the terms, pka and pkb

4.17 State the Henderson Hasslebach equation
4.18 Use the Henderson Hassleback equation
4.19 Understand that, for a weak acid in a solution where the pH = of the acid , the acid is
50% ionised.
4.20 Define the terms, buffer solution and buffer capacity
4.21 Explain the effectiveness of a buffer solution.
4.22 Describe buffers inBiochemistry and Medicine (e.g. blood, and biochemical
experiments)
4.23 Explain the hydrolysis of salts
4.25 Explain common ion effect.
4,26Explain the solubility product and its application in quantitative and volumetric analysis.
4.27 Calculate the value of the solubility product given the solubility of sparingly soluble salt
Week 12&13
6.1 Surface Phenomena and Colloidal Systems.
6.2 Explain the following surface phenomena (a) colloidal gels (b) surface tension (c)
absorption, (d) emulsion (e) gels (f) flotation (g) chromatography
6.3 Differentiate between adsorption and absorption
6.4 Define Ion-Exchange
6.3 Distinguish between cation and anion exchange processes.
6.4 Describe the applications of ion-exchange.
General Objective 7.0 Understand chemical equilibrium

7.1 Explain chemical equilibrium
7.2 State the factors affecting chemical equilibrium
7.3 Explain reversible reaction in relation to chemical equilibrium
7.4 Explain Le Chatellier's principle
7.5 Define equilibrium constant
7.6 Explain the law of mass action
7.7 Calculate concentrations present in equilibrium mixture at given temperature starting
from any given amounts of reactants and products.
E. Practicals/Projects
 3 hours supervised practical classes every week.
WEEK 1 Melting and Freezing Point Determination
WEEK 2 Demonstration of an Example of Chemiluminescence
WEEK 3 Separation of Mixtures
WEEK 4 Reaction between Carbon Dioxide and Water.
WEEK 5 The Reactivity of Group 2 Metals
WEEK 6 The copper envelope
WEEK 7 The pH Scale
WEEK 8 Determination of Heats of Reaction
WEEK 9 Testing the pH of oxides
WEEK 10 Preparation of a pH indicator
WEEK 11 Neutralization of Indigestion Tablets

WEEK 12 An oxidation and reduction reaction.
WEEK 13 Chromatography of Leaves Constituents
WEEK 14 The Oxidation of Hydrogen
WEEK 15 Properties of the Transition Metals and Their Compounds
F. Structure of the Programme/Method of Grading

(1) Continuous assessment 30 marks
(i) Class Quiz 5%
(ii) Assignment 5%
(iii) Practical assessment 10%
(iv) Semester CA Test 10%
(2) Examination 70 %( 30%Practical, 40% Theory)
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TOTAL 100%
G. Ground Rules & Regulations
o To seat for the examination, 75% Attendance is required.
o Assignments must be submitted as at when due.
o Contributions to group discussion and class work are noted.
H. Recommended Reading/Texts
Classic Chemistry Experiments published by The Royal Society of Chemistry (UK)
and free on the internet at http://www.chemsoc.org/networks/learnnet/classic_exp.htm
Salters Advanced Chemistry Activities and Assessment Pack published by

Heinemann
Chemistry by M.J. Sienko and R.A. Plane (Mc Graw Hill)

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COURSE COMPACT

School: Pure & Applied Science

Department: Science Laboratory Technology

Programme: ND Science Laboratory Technology

Course Code: STC 111

Course Title: General Principles of Chemistry

Location: Block BD, CCLARGE

A. Brief Overview of Course

C. Methods of Lecture Delivery/Teaching Aids

 Interactive classroom session

General Objective 1: Understand atoms molecules, composition and structure

General Objectives: 2. 0 Understand the arrangement of elements in the periodic table

General Objective 3: Understand chemical Thermodynamics

4.16 Define the terms, pka and pkb

General Objective 7.0 Understand chemical equilibrium

WEEK 8 Determination of Heats of Reaction

WEEK 9 Testing the pH of oxides

WEEK 10 Preparation of a pH indicator

WEEK 11 Neutralization of Indigestion Tablets

WEEK 14 The Oxidation of Hydrogen

WEEK 15 Properties of the Transition Metals and Their Compounds

F. Structure of the Programme/Method of Grading

Salters Advanced Chemistry Activities and Assessment Pack published by

Chemistry by M.J. Sienko and R.A. Plane (Mc Graw Hill)

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