Chemistry 110 Course Schedule and Topic Overview

Chemistry 110: Course Schedule and Topic Overview

Introduction

This study guide summarizes the main topics, chapters, and laboratory experiments covered in Chemistry 110, as outlined in the provided course schedule. The course follows the Timberlake textbook and integrates laboratory experiments to reinforce theoretical concepts. The schedule is organized by week, with corresponding lecture topics and laboratory activities.

Course Topics by Week

Week	Lecture Topics	Laboratory Experiments
1	Ch. 1 – Chemistry in Our Lives Ch. 2 – Chemistry and Measurements	Lab Safety and Check-in to lockers
2	Ch. 2 – Chemistry and Measurements Ch. 3 – Matter and Energy	Safety Quiz Expt. 1 – Measurements and Significant Figures
3	Ch. 3 – Matter and Energy Ch. 4 – Atoms and Elements	Expt. 2 – Learning How To Do Conversion Factors
4	Ch. 4 – Atoms and Elements Ch. 6 – Ionic and Molecular Compounds	Expt. 3 – Density and Specific Gravity
5	Ch. 6 – Ionic and Molecular Compounds	Expt. 4 – Atoms, Periodic Table and Isotopes
6	Ch. 6 – Ionic and Molecular Compounds Ch. 7 – Chemical Quantities and Reactions	Expt. 5 – Electron Configuration and The Flame Test
7	Ch. 7 – Chemical Quantities and Reactions Ch. 8 – Gases	Expt. 6 – Lewis Dot Structures, Molecular Shapes, and Properties
8	Ch. 8 – Gases Ch. 9 – Solutions	Expt. 7 – Chemical Reactions
9	Ch. 9 – Solutions	Expt. 8 – Solubility and Concentration
10	Ch. 10 – Acids and Bases and Equilibrium	Expt. 9 – Acids and Bases
11	Ch. 10 – Acids and Bases and Equilibrium Ch. 11 – Hydrocarbons	Expt. 10 – Basic Organic Chemistry and Alkanes
12	Ch. 12 – Alcohols, Thiols, Ethers, Aldehydes, and Ketones	Expt. 11 – Alkenes, Alkynes, and Hydrocarbon Reactions
13	Ch. 14 – Carboxylic Acids, Esters, Amines, and Amides	Expt. 12 – Alcohols, Aldehydes, Ketones, and Oxidation Reactions
14	Ch. 14 – Carboxylic Acids, Esters, Amines, and Amides Ch. 16 – Structures and Properties of Proteins	Expt. 13 – Carbohydrate Basics
15	Ch. 13 – Carbohydrates Ch. 15 – Lipids	Check out from lockers

Major Topics and Their Relevance

Chemistry in Our Lives

• Definition: Introduction to the role of chemistry in everyday life, including its applications in health, environment, and technology.

• Example: Understanding the chemical composition of household products.

Chemistry and Measurements

• Key Concepts: Scientific method, units of measurement (SI units), significant figures, and conversion factors.

• Formula Example: $\text{Density} = \frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Volume}}$

Matter and Energy

• Classification of Matter: Elements, compounds, mixtures.

• Energy: Types of energy (kinetic, potential), law of conservation of energy.

Atoms and Elements

• Atomic Structure: Protons, neutrons, electrons, atomic number, mass number.

• Periodic Table: Organization and trends.

Ionic and Molecular Compounds

• Ionic Compounds: Formed by transfer of electrons between metals and nonmetals.

• Molecular Compounds: Formed by sharing electrons between nonmetals.

Chemical Quantities and Reactions

• Mole Concept: Avogadro's number, molar mass.

• Balancing Equations: Conservation of mass in chemical reactions.

• Formula Example: $1\ \text{mol} = 6.022 \times 10^{23}\ \text{particles}$

Gases

• Gas Laws: Boyle's Law, Charles's Law, Ideal Gas Law.

• Formula Example: $PV = nRT$

Solutions

• Solubility: Factors affecting solubility, concentration units (molarity).

• Formula Example: $\text{Molarity} = \frac{\text{moles of solute}}{\text{liters of solution}}$

Acids, Bases, and Equilibrium

• Definitions: Arrhenius, Brønsted-Lowry, and Lewis definitions of acids and bases.

• pH Scale: Measurement of acidity and basicity.

• Formula Example: $\text{pH} = -\log[\text{H}^+]$

Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons

• Hydrocarbons: Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatic compounds.

• Structural Formulas: Representation of organic molecules.

Alcohols, Thiols, Ethers, Aldehydes, and Ketones

• Functional Groups: Identification and properties of each group.

• Reactions: Oxidation and reduction of organic compounds.

Carboxylic Acids, Esters, Amines, and Amides

• Acid-Base Properties: Behavior in aqueous solutions.

• Biological Importance: Role in metabolism and pharmaceuticals.

Carbohydrates

• Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Polysaccharides: Structure and function.

• Example: Glucose as a primary energy source.

Lipids

• Types: Fats, oils, phospholipids, steroids.

• Function: Energy storage, cell membrane structure.

Proteins and Enzymes

• Amino Acids: Building blocks of proteins.

• Protein Structure: Primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures.

• Enzymes: Biological catalysts.

Examinations and Important Dates

• First Exam: Chapters 1 to 4 (Week 4)

• Second Exam: Chapters 6 to 8 (Week 8)

• Third Exam: Chapters 9 to 12 (Week 13)

• Final Exam: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 8:00 - 10:00 am

Laboratory Component

• Purpose: To reinforce lecture topics through hands-on experiments.

• Examples: Measurements and significant figures, density, electron configuration, chemical reactions, organic chemistry basics, and carbohydrate analysis.

Summary Table: Major Topics and Corresponding Chapters

Chapter	Main Topic
1	Chemistry in Our Lives
2	Chemistry and Measurements
3	Matter and Energy
4	Atoms and Elements
6	Ionic and Molecular Compounds
7	Chemical Quantities and Reactions
8	Gases
9	Solutions
10	Acids and Bases and Equilibrium
11	Hydrocarbons
12	Alcohols, Thiols, Ethers, Aldehydes, and Ketones
13	Carbohydrates
14	Carboxylic Acids, Esters, Amines, and Amides
15	Lipids
16	Structures and Properties of Proteins

Additional info: This summary is based on the course schedule and includes inferred academic context for each topic to provide a comprehensive overview for exam preparation.