Course Information

A continuation of general principles of chemistry with emphasis on chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, acids and bases, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. The course includes an overview of coordination chemistry and organic chemistry.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Acid & Base Theory — Successful students will be able to explain the general differences that exist between weak acids and bases versus strong acids and bases.
• Application of the Scientific Method — Successful students will be able to apply the scientific method by stating a question, performing experiments and/or analyzing a data presentation.
• Chemical Equilibrium — Successful students will be able to set up an equilibrium problem and solve for equilibrium concentrations.
• Electrochemistry — Successful students will be able to calculate the potential of a voltaic cell using the Nernst equation.
• Kinetics — Successful students will use experimental data to determine the rate law for a chemical reaction.
• Weak Acid Equilibrium — Successful students will be able to calculate the pH of a weak acid solution using the appropriate Ka value.
• CHEM 115L: Application of the Scientific Method — Successful students will be able to apply the scientific method by stating a question, performing experiments and/or analyzing a data presentation.
• CHEM 115L: Chemical Lab Technique — Successful students will be able to set up and execute general and intermediate chemical reactions in the lab using a chemical technique.

Prerequisites: A minimum grade of “C” in CHEM 110 and 110L; A minimum grade of “C” in CHEM 115, or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 115

Semesters & Campuses Offered: Fall, Spring @ San Marcos, Rancho Bernardo, Fallbrook; Summer @ San Marcos

Textbooks (required): Chem 115L Laboratory Manual, 5th Edition (Palomar College)

Textbooks (recommended): Chemistry by McMurry and Fay (any edition)

Textbooks (optional): Chemistry (Orange Cover) by OpenStax

Homework: ALEKS

Materials: scientific calculator, safety glasses/goggles (Z-87 Rating), completed Safety Quiz, completed Proficiency Quiz

Course Resources

• Excel: Creating Linear Graphs
• Periodic Table Review Worksheet
• Downloadable Periodic Tables
• Common Lab Equipment via ACS

Study links and Materials

• Concept Practice: Videos & Workbook
• Making an ICE Chart Review via Purdue
• Chemical Equilibria Practice via Minnesota State University
• Electrochemistry Practice via KhanAcademy
• Electrochemistry Practice via U of Rhode Island
• Electrochemistry Practice via Minnesota State University
• Kinetics Practice via KhanAcademy
• Kinetics Practice via U of Rhode Island
• Kinetics Practice via Minnesota State University
• Weak Acids/Bases Sample Problems via Virginia Tech
• Weak Acids/Bases Equilibria Problems via Purdue
• Varied Practice Problems via Washington University
• Redox Reactions Practice via KhanAcademy
• Redox Review via ChemLibre
• Lab Equipment Practice via Quia