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Mohave Community College
CHM 152 General Chemistry II with Lab


Originator: Mittelstaedt, Denice           Status: Approved           Department: CHM Chemistry
Date Created: 11/12/2015         Submitted: 11/13/2015         Completed: 12/18/2015        
Effective Semester: Fall  
Catalog Year: 2016-17  
Course Prefix: CHM  
Course Number: 152  
Course Full Title: General Chemistry II with Lab  
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Current Credit: 4  
Lecture Hours: 3  
Lab Hours: 3  
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SUN Course?: Yes  
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Articulated?: Yes  
Transfer: ASU   NAU   UA    
Prerequisite(s): CHM 151 with a grade of "C" or better.  
Corequisite(s): CHM 152L  
Catalog Course Description: General Chemistry II is the second half of a two-part sequence in chemistry with an emphasis on thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, nuclear processes, acid base chemistry and electrochemistry and introduction to biological chemistry, along with the continued application of the scientific method and the proper use of lab equipment to theoretical principles.  
Course Learning Outcomes: 1. Differentiate the principles of chemical kinetics using analytical techniques (2,3,5,6)
2. Explain the principles of thermodynamics using analytical techniques. (3,5,6)
3. Relate the principles of chemical equilibrium to mathematical analysis (3,5,6)
4. Analyze information related to the principle theories of acids and bases. (2,3,5,6)
5. Analyze information related to the general physical and chemical properties of electrochemistry.(2,3,5,6)
6. Analyze information related to the general physical and chemical properties of nuclear chemistry. (2,3,5,6)
7. Evaluate the differences between inorganic, organic and biological chemistry. (2,3,5,6)  
Course Competencies: Competency 1 Relate the principles of chemical kinetics by analytical analysis
Objective 1.1 Predict the rate of a given reaction in terms of concentration change and reactant or product time
Objective 1.2 Apply rate law equations to determine the order of reactions
Objective 1.3 Evaluate the relationship between reactant concentration and time of reaction.
Objective 1.4 Calculate the activation energy for a reaction including temperature dependence of rate constants
Objective 1.5 Evaluate reaction mechanisms
Objective 1.6 Describe the function of catalysts

Competency 2 Analyze the principles of thermodynamics using investigative techniques
Objective 2.1 Differentiate entropy, free energy, and equilibrium
Objective 2.2 Express the three laws of thermodynamics
Objective 2.3 Classify the terms spontaneous processes and entropy
Objective 2.4 Define Gibbs free energy
Objective 2.5 Calculate free energy changes for chemical reactions
Objective 2.6 Analyze thermodynamics in living systems

Competency 3 Analyze the principles of chemical equilibrium
Objective 3.1 Describe the concept of equilibrium and the equilibrium constant
Objective 3.2 Analyze the equilibrium expressions solving for the equilibrium constants
Objective 3.3 Examine the relationship between chemical kinetics and chemical equilibrium
Objective 3.4 Express factors that affect chemical equilibrium

Competency 4 Distinguish the principle theories of acids and bases.
Objective 4.1 Develop equations according to Bronsted's theory and the Lewis system of acids and bases
Objective 4.2 Relate homogeneous and heterogeneous solution equilibria
Objective 4.3 Identify the acid-base properties of water, salts, oxides, and hydroxides
Objective 4.4 Calculate pH values including solutions of buffers, strong acids and strong bases in the lab
Objective 4.5 Evaluate the relationship between the ionization constants of acids and their conjugate bases
Objective 4.6 Examine molecular structure and its relationship to the strength of acids
Objective 4.7 Demonstrate buffer preparation with a specific pH.
Objective 4.8 Calculate percent ionization identifying the effect of common ions on the percent ionization of weak acids and bases
Objective 4.9 Relate solubility product expressions to the solubility product principle by qualitative analysis
Objective 4.10 Explain the shape of acid-base titration curves
Objective 4.11 Examine the separation of ions by fractional precipitation
Objective 4.12 Examine the effect of pH on the solubility of a salt
Objective 4.13 Explain how complex ion equilibria effects solubility

Competency 5 Distinguish the general physical chemical properties of electrochemistry.
Objective 5.1 Express redox reactions
Objective 5.2 Diagram a galvanic cell
Objective 5.3 Define standard reduction potentials
Objective 5.4 Explain the spontaneity of redox reactions
Objective 5.5 Calculate the effect of concentration on cell emf
Objective 5.6 Define the terms batteries and corrosion
Objective 5.7 Analyze problems involving electrolysis

Competency 6 Distinguish the general physical and chemical properties of nuclear chemistry.
Objective 6.1 Predict the nature of nuclear reactions using balanced nuclear equations
Objective 6.2 Compare relative stabilities of given nuclei by applying stability rules
Objective 6.3 Define the uses of isotopes including predicting natural radioactive decay
Objective 6.4 Explain nuclear transmutation
Objective 6.5 Describe both nuclear fission and fusion
Objective 6.7 Describe the biological effects of radiation

Competency 7 Evaluate the differences between inorganic, organic and biological chemistry.
Objective 7.1 Identify organic functional groups
Objective 7.2 Identify basic biochemical structures including protein, carbohydrates and nucleic acids