Contact Information

Instructor: Madalina Johnson, MS
Office Location: Saville Room 112
Office Hours: email mjohnson@quincycollege.edu
Phone: (617) 405 - 5981
Email: mjohnson@quincycollege.edu

Course Description

A continuation of General Chemistry I. Additional topics include solution properties and equilibria, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and nuclear chemistry. Also, an introduction to organic chemistry along with a survey of biochemical applications.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

Lecture:
1. Discuss the factors that affect solubility
2. Calculate colligative properties
3. Determine the rate and the order of a reaction
4. Discuss chemical equilibrium
5. Calculate the equilibrium constant and predict the effects of various stresses on chemical systems
6. Calculate the pH of acid and base solutions
7. Determine the concentration of an unknown in an acid-base titration
8. Calculate energy changes associated with chemical reactions
9. Discuss and apply the laws of thermodynamics for system and surroundings
10. Determine entropy and free energy changes
11. Classify and balance nuclear reactions
12. Apply the principles of kinetics of radioactive decay
13. Name simple organic compounds using IUPAC recommendations
14. Recognize several organic functional groups and identify their reaction products

Lab:

At the completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Follow Laboratory Safety Rules
2. Calculate the percent of water in a hydrate.
3. Find the molar mass of an unknown solute using freezing point changes.
4. Determine the experimental order of a reaction.
5. Predict changes in a reaction using Le Chatelier's Principle.
6. Find the enthalpy change in a chemical reaction.
7. Calculate the enthalpy of formation of a reactant.
8. Determine the solubility constant of a slightly soluble solute.
9. Titrate an unknown acid with a known base.
10. Calculate the ionization constant of a weak acid.

(CLO = Course Learning Outcome)

Course Materials

Course Textbook:

CHEMISTRY (LOOSELEAF) W/ALEKS(52 WEEKS)

By Ovberby

Edition : 15TH

Publisher : MCG

ISBN 13 : 9781265404154

Third-party Software:

During this course, you might have the opportunity to use public online services and/or software applications sometimes called third-party software such as a blog or wiki. While some of these could be required assignments, you should not provide personal information about yourself or your classmates on a public site. Where appropriate, you may use a pseudonym or nickname. Some written assignments posted publicly may require personal reflection/comments, but the assignments will not require you to disclose any personal information. If you have any concerns about this process, please contact your instructor.

Lab:

General Chemistry II Lab (Custom)

By Yatin

Edition : 2ND 18

Publisher : CENGAGE C

ISBN 13 : 9781337922692

Course Syllabus & Course Map

Course Syllabus

What's the point of the Course Map?

The Course Map allows you to see the why of the course content. By referring to this map, you will be able to see which course- and module-level objectives are linked to each module's assessments and activities.

Academic Integrity

Please read and familiarize yourself with the following Quincy College academic integrity policies:

Student Code of Conduct: Students at Quincy College are expected to maintain the highest ethical standards. Academic dishonesty is considered a serious breach of these ethical standards because it interferes with the College mission to provide a high-quality education in which no student enjoys an unfair advantage over any other. Please refer to Policy 6.16: Student Code of Conduct Policy in the QC Policy Manual.
Academic Integrity: Academic dishonesty is also destructive to the College community, which is grounded in a system of mutual trust and places a high value on personal integrity and individual responsibility. Please refer to Policy 5.15: Academic Integrity Policy in the QC Policy Manual.
The Quincy College Policy Manual: For detailed information about the mission, vision, commitment to excellence, and general policies of Quincy College, please refer to the QC Policy Manual.

Accessibility & Privacy Policies

Various tools and technologies will be utilized throughout this course. For information on the privacy and accessibility standards of specific technologies, please refer to the following policies:

Instructure (Canvas) Privacy
Instructure (Canvas) Accessibility
Zoom Privacy
Zoom Accessibility
Turnitin Privacy
Turnitin Accessibility
Respondus Privacy
Repondus (LockDown Browser) Accessibility
YouTube Privacy
Google (YouTube) Accessibility

QC Student Accessibility Services (SAS) provides academic support, accommodations, and many other services to meet student accessibility needs. For further information, or if you feel you require support, please contact Student Accessibility Services.

QC Student Success

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Free support services are available for QC's students. You can access resources and assistance through QC's Student Services.

Next Steps: Begin This Course

Complete the following:

Review the material in the Start Here module.
Complete the "About you" survey.
Participate in the Course introductions discussion board.
Complete the Syllabus & course quiz.

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