7726 (v.4) Chemistry 187

Area:

Department of Applied Chemistry

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Other:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Components of matter. Chemical equations and stoichiometry. Solutions, concentration of solutions, and volumetric analysis. Oxidation-reduction reactions. Introduction to chemical bonding. Shapes and polarity of molecules. States of matter and intermolecular forces. Macromolecular structure. Properties of gases.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of the unit students will be able to efficiently and accurately perform a range of laboratory procedures, appreciate the need for safe working practices in the laboratory, perform a range of mathematical calculations related to the manipulation and interpretation of data and write chemical formulas and equations and name compounds. They will have gained the knowledge to solve problems relating to stoichiometry, solution concentrations and volumetric analysis, determine oxidation states and balance redox equations, predict the shape of covalent molecules and determine the intermolecular forces between molecules.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Zumdahl, S., (1993), 'Chemistry', 3rd ed, DC Health, Lexington. 'Chemistry 011, 071, 127, 187 PSI Study Notes, Curtin Publications. 'First Year Practical Chemistry Manual', 2003, Curtin Publications.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Continuous Compulsory Topic Assessment 50%. Final Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y