General Chemistry II
CHEM-1412

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• Withdraw Date:07/29/25
• Certification Date:06/21/25

This lecture and lab course should combine all of the elements of CHEM 1312 General Chemistry II Lecture which include chemical equilibrium; phase diagrams and spectrometry; acid-base concepts; thermodynamics; kinetics; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; an introduction to organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry. And 1112 General Chemistry II Lab, including the learning outcomes listed for both courses which include basic laboratory experiments will reinforce theoretical principles of general chemistry, introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, chemical instrumentation, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.

Lecture: 

1. State the characteristics of liquids and solids, including phase diagrams and spectrometry.
2. Articulate the importance of intermolecular interactions and predict trends in physical
properties.
3. Identify the characteristics of acids, bases, and salts, and solve problems based on their
quantitative relationships.
4. Identify and balance oxidation-reduction equations, and solve redox titration problems.
5. Determine the rate of a reaction and its dependence on concentration, time, and
temperature.
6. Apply the principles of equilibrium to aqueous systems using Le Chatelier’s Principle to
predict the effects of concentration, pressure, and temperature changes on equilibrium
mixtures.
7. Analyze and perform calculations with the thermodynamic functions, enthalpy, entropy,
and free energy.
8. Discuss the construction and operation of galvanic and electrolytic electrochemical cells,
and determine standard and non‐standard cell potentials.
9. Define nuclear decay processes.
10. Describe basic principles of organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.

Lab:

1. Use basic apparatus and apply experimental methodologies used in the chemistry
laboratory.
2. Demonstrate safe and proper handling of laboratory equipment and chemicals.
3. Conduct basic laboratory experiments with proper laboratory techniques.
4. Make careful and accurate experimental observations.
5. Relate physical observations and measurements to theoretical principles.
6. Interpret laboratory results and experimental data, and reach logical conclusions.
7. Record experimental work completely and accurately in laboratory notebooks and
communicate experimental results clearly in written reports.
8. Design fundamental experiments involving principles of chemistry and chemical
instrumentation.
9. Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments
involving principles of chemistry.

Lecture

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

1. State the characteristics of liquids and solids, including phase diagrams and spectrometry.
2. Articulate the importance of intermolecular interactions and predict trends in physical properties.
3. Identify the characteristics of acids, bases, and salts, and solve problems based on their quantitative relationships.
4. Identify and balance oxidation-reduction equations, and solve redox titration problems.
5. Determine the rate of a reaction and its dependence on concentration, time, and temperature.
6. Apply the principles of equilibrium to aqueous systems using LeChatelier’s Principle to predict the effects of concentration, pressure, and temperature changes on equilibrium mixtures.
7. Analyze and perform calculations with the thermodynamic functions, enthalpy, entropy, and free energy.
8. Discuss the construction and operation of galvanic and electrolytic electrochemical cells, and determine standard and non‐standard cell potentials.
9. Define nuclear decay processes.
10. Describe basic principles of organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.

Lab

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

1. Use basic apparatus and apply experimental methodologies used in the chemistry laboratory.
2. Demonstrate safe and proper handling of laboratory equipment and chemicals.
3. Conduct basic laboratory experiments with proper laboratory techniques.
4. Make careful and accurate experimental observations.
5. Relate physical observations and measurements to theoretical principles.
6. Interpret laboratory results and experimental data, and reach logical conclusions.
7. Record experimental work completely and accurately in laboratory notebooks and communicate experimental results clearly in written reports.
8. Design fundamental experiments involving principles of chemistry and chemical instrumentation.
9. Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments involving principles of chemistry.

The College defines essential knowledge and skills that students need to develop during their college experience. These general education competencies parallel the Texas Core Objectives for Student Learning. In this course, the activities you engage in will give you the opportunity to practice two or more of the following core competencies:

1. Critical Thinking Skills: to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information;
2. Communication Skills: to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication;
3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions;
4. Teamwork: to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal;
5. Personal Responsibility: to include the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making; and
6. Social Responsibility: to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities.

Course Materials Link

The "Criteria" table below is a summary of all the graded work in this course.

The "Breakdown" table explains the final letter grade.

Note: Google chrome and firefox are most suitable browsers for D2L. Students should use any one of these two browsers when taking exams and quizzes on D2L. 

Lecture Videos: Lecture videos will be posted on brightspace (D2L) on weekly basis. Students must watch all lecture videos before attempting the questions for practice, homework, and exam.

Practice Questions: There will be questions set provided for each chapter along with the key. After watching lecture videos, students must work on questions provided in problem sets to ensure understanding of concepts and material before attempting homework. Practice questions are not graded.

Homework: There will one homework per chapter and will be made available about a week ahead of due date. On average, there will be two homework assignments due per week. We’ll be using Macmillan/Achieve platform for homework assignments. Students should be able to enroll in Macmillan by clicking on “Macmillan/Achieve” icon on the home page of course inside D2L(ecampus). Usually, a full week will be given to finish the homework and students must turn in the homework by due date. All homework assignments will be due by midnight (11:59 PM CST) of scheduled date. Students must watch chapter videos and do the practice problems before attempting the homework. No extension and make up homework will be given. One lowest homework grade will be dropped at the end of the semester.

Chapter Quizzes: There will be one quiz per chapter and will be administered on D2L. There will be a total of 15-20 questions in each quiz. Quiz will be opened in advance and must be completed by the due dates. Questions in quizzes will test students knowledge and prepare them for class exam. Unlike homework, there will be only one attempt per quiz. Students can take as much time they want. Students will not be allowed to retake the quiz. Due dates are posted in the calendar. No extension will be provided. Students must take quizzes after completing the problem sets and homework.

Exams: There will be 2 regular exams and 1 comprehensive final exam. The due dates are provided on the course calendar. If you are going to miss an exam, you must notify the instructor at least three days in advance for the possibility of alternate scheduling of the exam. Exam will entail 45-50 multiple choice questions with 90-100 minutes allowed. Exams must be finished once started. All the exams will be administered in D2L. There are no extra credit projects or extra assignments in the class. So, please do not even ask toward the end of semester. Study guides and practice exams will be provided before each exam. The best way to study for exam to review all the homework questions and do questions provided on problem set. Final exam will be comprehensive and will entail all the material learned during the semester. 

Labs: Lab Safety Quiz will be taken on brightspace (D2L). Students must watch all the safety videos posted inside icon “Lab Material” and then take Lab Safety Quiz.  However, all the experiments will be done on Beyond Labz Platform. Parts of experiments on weekly labs are shown below. For example, density lab has three parts. Students must do all parts to receive the credit. Due dates for all the labs are provided in the calendar and assignments must be turned in by midnight (11:59 PM CST) of due date.

Lab Reports are worth 25% of the overall course grade. This means each experiment is worth about 2.5% as there are a total of 10 experiments.  

Follow the instructions provided in the link to register in Beyond Labz. 

https://beyondlabz.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/63000264966

Click on Beyond labz inside "Learning Materials" once you are inside D2L. Activation code is already embedded in that link. You can copy that link or write down the code and use it when asked for activation code at payment step. Click on Access courseware or go to Beyondlabz.com

Register yourself by using Dallas College ID and email address. Do not use personal email.

Once enrolled you must join a Group to see the assignments. Group code for this course is  141253703

Once enrolled you will be able to see the assignments. At this point it will ask you for the payment, choose access/activation code and enter the access/activation code that you have recieved from the learning materials

If you have any trouble registering, feel free to email [email protected]

The table below is a summary of course topics and due dates. All assignments will be due by midnight on respective dates. Instructor reserves the right to amend any changes in the schedule. 

• Chapters HW will be adminstered on Macmillan/Achieve.
• Chapter quizzes and exams will be administed on D2L.
• Lab Experiments will be done on Beyond Labz.
• Your instructor will notify you of any changes to the schedule during the term.

Any changes in the schedule will be announced. Student must check their Dallas College email and announcements periodically

Late Work Policy: There will be no acceptance for late assignment. If acceptable, there is 20 % deduction on any late assignment done. All assignments due dates are listed on the guided course schedule.

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