Course Title: Stoichiometry and solution chemistry
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: CHEM5022
Course Title: Stoichiometry and solution chemistry
School: 155T Life & Physical Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3209 - Certificate III in Science
Course Contact : Nevil Schultz
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4221
Course Contact Email:nevil.schultz@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 45
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
CHEM 5021 Atomic Structure & Bonding
Course Description
The course is curriculum-based and students will learn how:
amounts are scientifically defined in chemistry
formula masses are used to assist in calculating the number of moles of a chemical substance
the number of moles of a chemical substance can be calculated
mass relationships can be used in chemical equations
Solutions are formed & solubility varies in salts
concentrations of chemical substances are calculated
to work safely & efficiently with common laboratory chemicals & equipment
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VPAM083 Stoichiometry and solution chemistry |
Learning Outcomes
1. Use the mole definition and formulae to solve problems
2. Derive balanced chemical equations for simple chemical reactions and apply stoichiometry to them
3. Explain solution formation and solubility
4. Solve concentration problems
5. Work safely and efficiently with common chemicals and laboratory equipment
Details of Learning Activities
Practical work in stoichiometry & concentration measurement, class presentations, Worksheet activities, assignment work
Teaching Schedule
Class date | Topic | Practical | % | Date Due | |
April | 15 | Introduction to moles | |||
17 | moles | ||||
22 | lab Safety,Amounts, molar mass | ||||
24 | n=m/M, equations | ||||
29 | mass-amount conversions | Assignment one | 15 | due 6 May | |
May | 1 | Stoichiometry | |||
6 | mass-mass relationships |
Exp 1 | 15 | due15 May | |
8 | Problem Solving Exercises |
Assignment two |
15 | 22 May | |
13 | Balancing equations | ||||
15 | Molarity c=n/V | ||||
20 | Molarity c=n/V | ||||
22 | Standard Solutions | Exp 2 | 15 | 29 May | |
27 | Solubility | ||||
29 | Other concentrations | ||||
Jun | 3 | Revision | |||
5 | Exam 10.30-12.30 | 40 | |||
10 | Add. Assts | ||||
12 | Add. Assts |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Nil |
References
Elvins et al, (2004) Chemistry One, Heinemann, Port melbourne |
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Derry et al (2000), Chemistry Units 1& 2, Longman, Melbourne |
Other Resources
See program black shell for general assistance details and library
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is a graded one, and a numerical score will be derived from scores obtained in tests, Practical work and assignments.
Formative Assessment:
Practical Work
Worksheets
Assignments
End of unit exam
Summative assessment:
Worksheets/Practical Work: 30%
Assignments: 30%
Exam: 40%
Assessment Tasks
Assignment part one: 15%
Assignment part two 15%
Practical one: 15%
Practical two 15%
exam 40%
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
For information on late submission of work or absence on the day of assessment, please go to the Program site on the Learning Hub for C3209 Certificate III in Science or contact the Program Co-ordinator, Judi Mc Cann.
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