General Chemistry II: Lecture and Lab Schedule Overview

Course Structure and Weekly Topics

This schedule outlines the sequence of lecture topics and laboratory activities for a General Chemistry II course. The course covers advanced topics in chemistry, including gases, intermolecular forces, solids, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, and thermodynamics. Laboratory sessions are designed to reinforce theoretical concepts through hands-on experiments.

Week 1: Gases and Intermolecular Forces

• Lecture Topics:

  • Chapter 6 – Gases: Properties, behavior, and the gas laws.

  • Chapter 12 – Intermolecular Forces: Types and effects on physical properties.

• Laboratory Activities:

  • Lab Introduction and Check-In

  • Molar Volume of a Gas: Determining the volume occupied by one mole of gas under standard conditions.

  • Structure Review: Reviewing molecular and crystal structures.

  • Enthalpy of Vaporization: Measuring the energy required to vaporize a liquid.

Week 2: Intermolecular Forces, Solids, and Kinetics

• Lecture Topics:

  • Continuation of Chapter 12 – Intermolecular Forces

  • Chapter 13 (Section 13.3) – Solid Crystal Structures: Types of solids and their properties.

  • Chapter 15 – Chemical Kinetics: Rates of reactions and factors affecting them.

• Laboratory Activities:

  • Enthalpy of Vaporization (continued)

  • Green Salts Synthesis: Preparation and analysis of transition metal salts.

  • Filtration and Micropipette Techniques: Separation and precise measurement methods.

  • Titration: Quantitative analysis of solution concentration.

Week 3: Kinetics and Chemical Equilibrium

• Lecture Topics:

  • Exam I: Covers Chapters 6, 12, 13.3, and part of 15.

  • Continuation of Chapter 15 – Kinetics

  • Chapter 16 – Chemical Equilibrium: Dynamic equilibrium, equilibrium constant, and Le Châtelier's principle.

• Laboratory Activities:

  • Green Salts – Spectroscopy and Iron Analysis

  • Green Salts – Dehydration

  • Kinetics Day: Experiments to measure reaction rates.

Week 4: Equilibrium and Acids/Bases

• Lecture Topics:

  • Continuation of Chapter 16 – Equilibrium

  • Chapter 17 – Acids and Bases: Definitions, strengths, and calculations involving pH, Ka, and Kb.

  • Exam II: Covers remainder of Chapter 15, Chapter 16, and part of 17.

• Laboratory Activities:

  • Kinetics Day (continued)

  • Kc Equilibrium: Determining equilibrium constants experimentally.

Week 5: Acids/Bases and Thermodynamics

• Lecture Topics:

  • Continuation of Chapter 17 – Acids and Bases

  • Chapter 19 – Thermodynamics: Laws of thermodynamics, entropy, enthalpy, and free energy.

• Laboratory Activities:

  • Ka/Kb of a Weak Acid/Base: Experimental determination of acid and base dissociation constants.

  • Calcium Hydroxide: Solubility and thermodynamic properties.

Week 6: Review and Final Exams

• Lecture Topics:

  • Exam III: Covers Chapters 17 and 19.

  • Review Sessions: Comprehensive review of all course material.

  • Finishing Up: Final discussions and clarifications.

• Laboratory Activities:

  • Calcium Hydroxide (continued)

  • Lab Check Out

  • Lab Final: Practical assessment of laboratory skills.

  • Lecture Final: Comprehensive written exam.

Key Topics and Concepts

• Gases: Gas laws (Boyle's, Charles's, Avogadro's, Ideal Gas Law), real gases, and kinetic molecular theory.

• Intermolecular Forces: Types (London dispersion, dipole-dipole, hydrogen bonding), effects on boiling/melting points.

• Solids and Crystal Structures: Classification of solids (ionic, molecular, covalent, metallic), unit cells, and lattice energy.

• Chemical Kinetics: Rate laws, reaction mechanisms, activation energy, and catalysis.

• Chemical Equilibrium: Equilibrium constant expressions, Le Châtelier's principle, and calculations involving Kc and Kp.

• Acids and Bases: Arrhenius, Brønsted-Lowry, and Lewis definitions, pH, pOH, Ka, Kb, and buffer solutions.

• Thermodynamics: First and second laws, enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy, and spontaneity of reactions.

Laboratory Techniques and Applications

• Molar Volume Determination: Measuring the volume of gases to relate to the ideal gas law.

• Enthalpy of Vaporization: Calorimetry to determine the energy required for phase changes.

• Synthesis and Analysis: Preparation of compounds (e.g., green salts), filtration, titration, and spectroscopic analysis.

• Kinetics Experiments: Measuring reaction rates and determining rate laws.

• Equilibrium Experiments: Determining equilibrium constants (Kc, Ka, Kb) through titration and spectrophotometry.

• Thermodynamic Measurements: Investigating enthalpy and solubility changes.

Assessment Overview

• Exams: Three midterm exams and a comprehensive final exam covering lecture material.

• Lab Final: Practical assessment of laboratory skills and understanding.

• Assignments: Regular assignments and lab reports to reinforce learning.

Additional info: This schedule is tentative and subject to change based on course progress. The final exam date is fixed by the college.